Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership was established to develop a tabletop RPG set within the series' apocalyptic landscape. The project has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to begin in April of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," reads an announcement.
Initial offerings will include a starter set, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this universe, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was released in New York City, sending the nation into turmoil. As the pandemic worsens, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, turning the city into a warzone. To restore law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. That’s where the players come in.
Work on the RPG has been underway for approximately several years, and it is reportedly finished. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a preorder system to reach a wider audience, specifically in the United States. Manufacturing will start right after the campaign, with shipping projected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the system reveals it employs d10s exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and strategic approach. Agents leverage skills or traits to roll a handful of dice, usually from one to five d10s.
- Rather than summing the total, players choose a single “result die” from the group.
- This dice is then compared against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a natural 10 grants special effects, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.
Combat Emphasize Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Battles prioritize placement and environmental awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like cover, elevation, or visibility directly influence success chances. This mechanic seems built to reward coordination and clever tactics over simple statistics.
A Novel Health Mechanic
The way injuries is managed introduces a interesting narrative layer. Operatives have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage weakens their effectiveness by lowering 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 "downed" state common to video game shooters.
- Any player in this state must consult a trauma table, risking lingering conditions like trauma or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Adventure
A free introductory rulebook will be released in the near future. It contains a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players lead the search for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an assault by the violent Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. Further information and the full range of offerings are expected to be unveiled near the campaign launch.
