The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Deeply Strategic TTRPG
The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to create a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s apocalyptic setting. This initiative was revealed, with a funding drive planned to begin in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor aims to deliver 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 mission-based gameplay," reads an official release.
Launch products will include a starter set, core rulebooks, a GM screen, figurines, and various deluxe editions.
Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the nation into turmoil. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, transforming the city into a battlefield. To restore order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. This is where the agents come in.
Development on the game has been underway for about several years, and it is reportedly complete. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to access a broader market, particularly in North America. Production is slated to begin immediately following the campaign, with deliveries projected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the system reveals it employs 10-sided dice exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and tactical approach. Agents leverage abilities to roll small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, participants choose a single “resolution die” from the pool.
- This dice is then compared against a set challenge number.
- Achieving a perfect 10 triggers special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Fights stress placement and environmental awareness, mirroring the video games. Factors like taking cover, elevation, or visibility have a direct impact dice rolls. This system seems built to reward coordination and clever tactics over simple statistics.
A Thematic Health Mechanic
The way health is managed adds a interesting thematic twist. Operatives have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits reduces their capabilities by decreasing the number of d10s.
- At zero health, an operative is downed, but is not knocked out.
- They may still move and perform restricted acts, emulating the last stand seen in video game shooters.
- Any player knocked down must roll on a trauma table, risking persistent effects like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.
An Introductory Adventure
A publicly available introductory rulebook will be released soon. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players lead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an assault by the notorious Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled near the campaign launch.
