Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership was established to create a TTRPG that explores the series' post-pandemic setting. This initiative has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the tabletop, providing fans a new way to engage with The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.
Launch products are set to feature a beginner's box, core rulebooks, a GM screen, miniatures, and several deluxe editions.
Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this universe, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, plunging the nation into turmoil. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and violent factions rise, transforming the city into a warzone. To preserve order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. That’s where the agents come in.
Work on the RPG has been underway for approximately several years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a preorder system to access a broader market, particularly in North America. Manufacturing is slated to begin immediately following the campaign, with shipping projected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
An early look at the system confirms it uses 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and tactical approach. Agents use abilities to roll small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, participants choose a single “result die” from the pool.
- This die is then compared against a set challenge number.
- Achieving a perfect 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Engagements Focus On Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Battles prioritize positioning and environmental awareness, mirroring the video games. Elements like cover, elevation, or visibility have a direct impact success chances. This mechanic seems built to favor coordination and smart positioning over raw numbers.
A Thematic Health Mechanic
The way health is tracked introduces a compelling narrative layer. Agents have a injury limit; taking heavy hits weakens their capabilities by lowering the size of their dice pool.
- At critical condition, an agent collapses, but they’re not unconscious.
- They can still crawl and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state common to video game shooters.
- Any agent in this state must consult a trauma table, risking persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.
A Ready-to-Play Scenario
A free Quickstart Guide will be released soon. It includes a pre-made starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group lead the search for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an attack by the notorious Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the full range of offerings will be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.
