Tom Clancy's 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 adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A partnership was established to create a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic landscape. This initiative has been announced, with a funding drive scheduled to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This project will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the table, providing fans a new way to experience The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.
Initial offerings are set to feature a starter set, essential manuals, a GM screen, miniatures, and various deluxe editions.
Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the United States into turmoil. As the pandemic escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, turning the city into a battlefield. To preserve order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. That’s where the players come in.
Work on the RPG has been underway for approximately three years, and it is reportedly finished. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a preorder system to reach a wider market, specifically in North America. Manufacturing will start right after the campaign, with shipping projected for later in 2026.
An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules confirms it uses 10-sided dice exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and strategic approach. Agents use skills or traits to roll a handful of dice, typically between one and five d10s.
- Rather than adding results together, participants select a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This dice is then measured against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a perfect 10 grants additional bonuses, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.
Combat Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness
Fights stress placement and environmental 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 over raw numbers.
A Novel Wound Mechanic
The way injuries is managed adds a compelling thematic twist. Agents have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits reduces their effectiveness by decreasing the number of d10s.
- At zero health, an operative is downed, but is not knocked out.
- They may still move and perform restricted acts, emulating the "downed" state seen in many shooter games.
- Any agent in this state must roll on a injury chart, potentially gaining persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A publicly available introductory rulebook is promised soon. It includes a ready-to-play starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group spearhead the hunt for a missing medical team and must thwart an attack by the violent Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. Further information and the complete product lineup are expected to be detailed closer to the Kickstarter start date.
