Tom Clancy's The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to create a tabletop RPG that explores the series' apocalyptic landscape. The project was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, 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, essential manuals, a GM screen, figurines, and various premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was released in NYC, plunging the nation into chaos. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups rise, turning the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. That’s where the agents come in.
Development on the game has been underway for approximately three years, and it is reportedly finished. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a wider market, specifically in North America. Production will start immediately following the campaign, with shipping projected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
An early look at the game's rules confirms it uses d10s exclusively through its new GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and strategic approach. Agents leverage abilities to roll small dice pools, usually between one and five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, participants choose a single “result die” from the pool.
- This dice is then measured against a set challenge number.
- Achieving a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as extra damage or boosted support.
Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Battles prioritize positioning and situational awareness, mirroring the video games. Elements like taking cover, elevation, or visibility have a direct impact success chances. This system is designed to favor teamwork and smart positioning instead of raw numbers.
A Thematic Health System
The way health is tracked adds a interesting thematic twist. Operatives have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage reduces their capabilities by decreasing the number of d10s.
- At zero health, an agent is downed, but they’re not unconscious.
- They can still crawl and perform restricted acts, emulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
- Any player knocked down must consult a trauma table, risking lingering conditions like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.
A Ready-to-Play Adventure
A free introductory rulebook is promised soon. It includes a ready-to-play introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the hunt for a missing medical team and must thwart an assault by the violent Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. Further information and the full range of offerings will be detailed closer to the Kickstarter start date.
