Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to create a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic landscape. The project was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to begin in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the table, providing fans a new way to engage with The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," reads an official release.
Initial offerings will include a beginner's box, essential manuals, a GM screen, figurines, and various premium versions.
Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a deadly virus called Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the United States into turmoil. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups rise, transforming the urban landscape 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 underway for about three years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a pre-launch sales platform to access a broader market, specifically in the United States. Production will start right after the campaign, with deliveries expected for later in 2026.
An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System
An early look at the system confirms it employs 10-sided dice exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and strategic style. Players leverage abilities to assemble a handful of dice, usually between one and five d10s.
- Rather than adding results together, participants select a single “result die” from the group.
- This die is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a natural 10 triggers special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Combat Emphasize Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Battles prioritize positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like cover, elevation, or visibility directly influence dice rolls. This mechanic seems built to favor coordination and clever tactics instead of simple statistics.
A Novel Health Mechanic
The way health is tracked adds a interesting narrative layer. Agents have a injury limit; taking heavy hits reduces their capabilities by lowering the size of their dice pool.
- At zero health, an operative is downed, but is not unconscious.
- They can still move and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state common to video game shooters.
- Any player knocked down must consult a trauma table, risking lingering conditions like trauma or mobility-impairing wounds.
A Ready-to-Play Adventure
A free Quickstart Guide is promised soon. It contains a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players lead the search for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an assault by the notorious Rikers faction, who have taken over that Manhattan district. More specifics and the complete product lineup will be unveiled near the campaign launch.
