Tom Clancy's The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to create a tabletop RPG set within the series' apocalyptic landscape. The project was revealed, with a funding drive scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the table, providing fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an announcement.
Initial offerings are set to feature a beginner's box, core rulebooks, a GM screen, miniatures, and several deluxe editions.
Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was unleashed in NYC, sending the nation into turmoil. As the crisis worsens, society crumbles and violent factions emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To restore law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. This is where the agents come in.
Work on the game has been underway for about several years, and it is reportedly finished. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a broader audience, particularly in North America. Production is slated to begin right after the campaign, with shipping projected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System
An early look at the game's rules reveals it uses d10s exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and strategic style. Players leverage abilities to roll small dice pools, usually from one to five d10s.
- Rather than adding results together, players choose a single “result die” from the pool.
- This die is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a perfect 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.
Combat Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness
Fights stress placement and situational awareness, mirroring the video games. Elements like cover, elevation, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This system is designed to favor teamwork and smart positioning over raw numbers.
A Thematic Health System
The way health is tracked adds a compelling thematic twist. Operatives have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage reduces their effectiveness by lowering the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an agent is downed, but is not unconscious.
- They can still crawl and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
- Any agent knocked down must consult a injury chart, risking lingering conditions like shock or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A free introductory rulebook is promised in the near future. It includes a ready-to-play starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, the group lead the hunt for a missing medical team and work to stop an attack by the notorious Rikers gang, who have taken over that Manhattan district. More specifics and the full range of offerings will be unveiled closer to the campaign launch.
