The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to develop a TTRPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic setting. This initiative has been announced, with a funding drive scheduled to launch in April of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, offering fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," reads an announcement.
Initial offerings will include a beginner's box, core rulebooks, a GM screen, miniatures, and various premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a deadly virus called Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, plunging the nation into turmoil. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and violent factions emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a warzone. To restore order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of undercover operatives. That’s where the players enter the story.
Development on the RPG has been underway for approximately several years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a preorder system to access a broader audience, specifically in North America. Production will start immediately following the fundraiser, with deliveries projected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules confirms it employs d10s exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and strategic approach. Players leverage skills or traits to roll small dice pools, typically from one to five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, participants select a single “result die” from the pool.
- This dice is then measured against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Engagements Focus On Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Fights prioritize positioning and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Elements like cover, height advantage, or visibility have a direct impact success chances. This system is designed to favor coordination and clever tactics instead of simple statistics.
A Thematic Health System
The way injuries is tracked adds a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a injury limit; taking heavy hits weakens their capabilities by decreasing the size of their dice pool.
- At critical condition, an operative collapses, but is not knocked out.
- They may still crawl and perform restricted acts, emulating the last stand seen in video game shooters.
- Any player knocked down must roll on a injury chart, risking persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Adventure
A free Quickstart Guide will be released soon. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, the group lead the search for a missing medical team and work to stop an assault by the violent Rikers faction, who have seized control of that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the full range of offerings will be detailed closer to the Kickstarter start date.
