Tom Clancy's The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to develop a TTRPG set within the franchise’s apocalyptic landscape. The project has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This project will bring the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the table, providing fans a new way to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," reads an announcement.
Initial offerings are set to feature a starter set, core rulebooks, a Game Master screen, figurines, and various deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the nation into chaos. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and violent factions rise, transforming the urban landscape into a warzone. To restore order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. This is where the agents come in.
Work on the game has been underway for about several years, and it is reportedly complete. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a wider market, particularly in the United States. Production is slated to begin immediately following the fundraiser, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System
An early look at the game's rules confirms it uses 10-sided dice exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and strategic approach. Agents leverage abilities to roll small dice pools, typically from one to five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, participants select a single “result die” from the pool.
- This dice is then compared against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.
Engagements Emphasize Positioning and Situational Insight
Battles stress placement and situational awareness, reflecting the video games. Factors like cover, height advantage, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This mechanic is designed to reward teamwork and clever tactics instead of simple statistics.
A Novel Wound System
The way injuries is tracked introduces a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage weakens their effectiveness by decreasing the size of their dice pool.
- At critical condition, an agent collapses, but is not knocked out.
- They can still move and take limited actions, simulating the "downed" state common to video game shooters.
- Any player knocked down must consult a injury chart, potentially gaining persistent effects like shock or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A free introductory rulebook is promised soon. It includes a pre-made starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the hunt for a missing medical team and must thwart an attack by the violent Rikers gang, who have taken over that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup are expected to be detailed near the campaign launch.
