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 translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership was established to create a TTRPG set within the series' post-pandemic setting. The project has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to launch in April of 2026.
"This project will bring the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a new way to engage with The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," reads an official release.
Launch products will include a beginner's box, core rulebooks, a GM screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was unleashed in NYC, sending the nation into turmoil. As the crisis escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To restore law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. That’s where the players enter the story.
Work on the game has been in progress for approximately several years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a preorder system to reach a broader audience, specifically in North America. Manufacturing will start immediately following the campaign, with shipping expected for later in 2026.
An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
A preview at the system confirms it employs 10-sided dice exclusively through its new GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and tactical approach. Players use skills or traits to roll a handful of dice, typically from one to five d10s.
- Rather than adding results together, participants select a single “result die” from the group.
- This die is then compared against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a natural 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Engagements Emphasize Positioning and Awareness
Battles prioritize positioning and environmental awareness, mirroring the source material. Factors like cover, elevation, or line of sight directly influence success chances. This system is designed to favor coordination and smart positioning over raw numbers.
A Novel Wound Mechanic
The way health is tracked adds a compelling thematic twist. Operatives have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage weakens their capabilities by lowering the size of their dice pool.
- At critical condition, an agent is downed, but is not knocked out.
- They can still move and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state common to many shooter games.
- Any agent in this state must roll on a injury chart, risking persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.
A Ready-to-Play Adventure
A free introductory rulebook will be released soon. It includes a pre-made starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, the group spearhead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an assault by the violent Rikers gang, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the full range of offerings will be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.
