Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to develop a TTRPG set within the series' post-pandemic landscape. The project has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor aims to deliver the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a new way to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," states an official release.
Initial offerings will include a beginner's box, essential manuals, 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 NYC, sending the United States into chaos. As the pandemic worsens, civil order breaks down and hostile groups rise, turning the city into a battlefield. To restore order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. That’s where the players enter the story.
Work on the RPG has been in progress for about several years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to access a wider market, specifically in the United States. Manufacturing is slated to begin immediately following the campaign, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System
An early look 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.
- Rather than adding results together, players choose a single “result die” from the group.
- This die is then compared against a target difficulty.
- Achieving a perfect 10 triggers special effects, such as extra damage or boosted support.
Combat Emphasize Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Fights prioritize positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like cover, elevation, or line of sight have a direct impact success chances. This system is designed to favor teamwork and clever tactics over simple statistics.
A Novel Wound System
The way injuries is tracked introduces a compelling thematic twist. Operatives have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage reduces their capabilities by lowering the number of d10s.
- At zero health, an operative is downed, but they’re not knocked out.
- They may still crawl and perform restricted acts, simulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
- Any agent in this state must consult a trauma table, potentially gaining persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.
A Ready-to-Play Adventure
A free introductory rulebook will be released soon. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group lead the hunt for a missing medical team and work to stop an assault by the notorious Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. More specifics and the full range of offerings will be detailed near the Kickstarter start date.
