Tom Clancy's The Division Is Coming 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 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 endeavor will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," reads an announcement.
Initial offerings will include a starter set, core rulebooks, a GM screen, miniatures, and various deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a deadly virus called Green Poison was released in NYC, sending the United States into chaos. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. This is where the agents enter the story.
Work on the RPG has been underway for approximately three years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a preorder system to reach a broader market, particularly in North America. Production will start right after the campaign, with deliveries projected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules confirms it employs 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and tactical style. Players use skills or traits to roll small dice pools, usually from one to five d10s.
- Rather than summing the total, participants choose a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This die is then compared against a set challenge number.
- Achieving a perfect 10 grants additional bonuses, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.
Engagements Emphasize Positioning and Awareness
Battles stress positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the video games. Elements like cover, elevation, or visibility have a direct impact dice rolls. This system is designed to favor teamwork and clever tactics instead of simple statistics.
A Novel Health Mechanic
The way health is tracked introduces a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage reduces their effectiveness by lowering the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an operative is downed, but they’re not unconscious.
- They may still crawl and perform restricted acts, emulating the "downed" state common to many shooter games.
- Any agent knocked down must consult a injury chart, risking persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A free Quickstart Guide will be released in the near future. It contains a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group spearhead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an assault by the violent Rikers faction, who have taken over that Manhattan district. More specifics and the complete product lineup will be unveiled closer to the Kickstarter start date.