Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership was established to create a tabletop RPG that explores the franchise’s post-pandemic setting. The project has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This project will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the table, offering fans a new way to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," reads an official release.
Initial offerings are set to feature a beginner's box, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and various premium versions.
Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was released in New York City, plunging the United States into turmoil. As the crisis worsens, society crumbles and hostile groups rise, turning the urban landscape into a warzone. To preserve law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. That’s where the agents enter the story.
Work on the RPG has been underway for approximately three years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a preorder system to access a wider market, specifically in North America. Production will start immediately following the fundraiser, with shipping projected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System
An early look at the system confirms it uses d10s predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and strategic approach. Agents leverage skills or traits to roll small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.
- Rather than adding results together, players select a single “result die” from the pool.
- This dice is then compared against a set challenge number.
- Achieving a natural 10 triggers special effects, such as extra damage or boosted support.
Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness
Battles prioritize positioning and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Factors like cover, elevation, or line of sight directly influence success chances. This system seems built to reward teamwork and clever tactics over simple statistics.
A Thematic Health System
The way health is managed introduces a interesting narrative layer. Agents have a injury limit; taking heavy hits weakens their capabilities by lowering the number of d10s.
- At zero health, an agent is downed, but is not knocked out.
- They can still move and perform restricted acts, emulating the "downed" state seen in many shooter games.
- Any agent knocked down must roll on a trauma table, potentially gaining persistent effects like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.
An Introductory Adventure
A publicly available Quickstart Guide will be released in the near future. It contains a ready-to-play introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group spearhead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an attack by the notorious Rikers faction, who have seized control of that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be detailed closer to the campaign launch.
