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 is being adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A partnership was established to develop a TTRPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic landscape. The project was revealed, with a funding drive scheduled to launch in April of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the table, offering fans a new way to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," states an announcement.
Launch products are set to feature a starter set, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and several deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Dystopian World
In this universe, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was released in New York City, sending the nation into chaos. As the pandemic worsens, civil order breaks down 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 come in.
Work on the RPG has been underway for about three years, and it is reportedly finished. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a preorder system to access a broader audience, particularly in the United States. Manufacturing will start right after the campaign, with deliveries projected for later in 2026.
A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules confirms it employs d10s exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and tactical approach. Agents use abilities to roll a handful of dice, usually from one to five d10s.
- Rather than adding results together, participants choose a single “result die” from the group.
- This die is then compared against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a natural 10 grants additional bonuses, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.
Engagements Focus On Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Battles stress positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the video games. Elements like cover, elevation, or visibility directly influence dice rolls. This mechanic is designed to favor coordination and smart positioning instead of simple statistics.
A Novel Health Mechanic
The way injuries is tracked adds a compelling thematic twist. Agents have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage reduces their effectiveness by lowering the number of d10s.
- At zero health, an operative collapses, but is not unconscious.
- They may still crawl and perform restricted acts, simulating the last stand common to many shooter games.
- Any player in this state must roll on a trauma table, risking lingering conditions like shock or crippling injuries.
A Ready-to-Play Scenario
A publicly available introductory rulebook 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 missing medical team and must thwart an assault by the notorious Rikers gang, who have taken over that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup are expected to be detailed near the Kickstarter start date.
