Tom Clancy's The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership was established to develop a TTRPG that explores the franchise’s post-pandemic setting. This initiative was revealed, with a funding drive scheduled to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor aims to deliver the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the tabletop, offering fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," states an official release.
Initial offerings are set to feature a starter set, core rulebooks, a GM screen, figurines, and various deluxe editions.
Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this universe, a deadly virus called Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, plunging the nation into turmoil. As the crisis escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups emerge, transforming the city into a warzone. To preserve order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. That’s where the agents enter the story.
Development on the RPG has been in progress for about several years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a wider audience, specifically in North America. Production is slated to begin right after the campaign, with deliveries expected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules reveals it uses d10s predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic style. Agents leverage skills or traits to roll a handful of dice, usually from one to five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, players select a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This dice is then compared against a target difficulty.
- Achieving a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.
Combat Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness
Battles prioritize placement and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Factors like cover, elevation, or line of sight have a direct impact dice rolls. This system is designed to reward teamwork and smart positioning instead of raw numbers.
A Novel Health Mechanic
The way health is managed adds a compelling thematic twist. Operatives have a injury limit; taking heavy hits reduces their effectiveness by lowering the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an agent collapses, but they’re not unconscious.
- They can still crawl and take limited actions, simulating the last stand common to video game shooters.
- Any agent in this state must consult a trauma table, risking persistent effects like shock or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A publicly available Quickstart Guide is promised in the near future. It includes a ready-to-play starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, the group lead the search for a missing medical team and work to stop an attack by the violent Rikers faction, who have taken over that Manhattan district. More specifics and the full range of offerings will be detailed closer to the Kickstarter start date.
