The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A partnership was established to develop a TTRPG that explores the series' post-pandemic setting. The project has been announced, with a funding drive scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, offering fans a new way to experience 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 Game Master screen, miniatures, and several deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was unleashed in NYC, plunging the United States into chaos. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a warzone. To restore law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. That’s where the players enter the story.
Work on the RPG has been in progress for approximately several years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a preorder system to access a wider market, specifically in the United States. Manufacturing will start immediately following the campaign, with deliveries expected for later in 2026.
A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules confirms it employs d10s predominantly through its new GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and tactical approach. Agents use skills or traits to roll small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.
- Instead of summing the total, participants choose a single “result die” from the pool.
- This die is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a natural 10 grants special effects, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.
Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Fights prioritize positioning and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Elements like cover, height advantage, or line of sight directly influence success chances. This mechanic is designed to favor coordination and clever tactics over raw numbers.
A Novel Health System
The way health is tracked adds a interesting thematic twist. Operatives have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage weakens their capabilities by lowering the size of their dice pool.
- At critical condition, an operative collapses, but is not knocked out.
- They can still move and perform restricted acts, simulating the "downed" state common to video game shooters.
- Any agent in this state must roll on a trauma table, risking persistent effects like shock or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A free Quickstart Guide will be released in the near future. It contains a ready-to-play starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players lead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an attack by the violent Rikers gang, who have taken over that Manhattan district. Further information and the full range of offerings are expected to be detailed near the Kickstarter start date.