Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to create a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic setting. The project has been announced, 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 tabletop, offering fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," reads an announcement.
Initial offerings are set to feature a beginner's box, essential manuals, a GM screen, figurines, and various deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was released in NYC, plunging the United States into turmoil. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups rise, turning the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. This is where the players come in.
Work on the RPG has been underway for about several years, and it is reportedly finished. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a broader market, particularly in the United States. Manufacturing is slated to begin immediately following the campaign, with deliveries projected for later in 2026.
A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
An early look at the system confirms it employs 10-sided dice predominantly through its new GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and strategic approach. Agents use abilities to assemble a handful of dice, typically from one to five d10s.
- Instead of summing the total, participants choose a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This dice is then measured against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.
Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness
Battles stress placement and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Factors like taking cover, elevation, or visibility directly influence success chances. This system is designed to favor teamwork and smart positioning instead of simple statistics.
A Thematic Wound Mechanic
The way injuries is managed introduces a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a injury limit; taking heavy hits weakens their capabilities by lowering the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an operative collapses, but they’re not unconscious.
- They may still move and perform restricted acts, simulating the last stand seen in many shooter games.
- Any agent knocked down must consult a injury chart, risking persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A publicly available Quickstart Guide will be released soon. It contains a ready-to-play starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players lead the hunt for a missing medical team and work to stop an assault by the violent Rikers faction, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled closer to the Kickstarter start date.
