Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical TTRPG
The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to develop a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic landscape. The project was revealed, with a funding drive scheduled to launch in April of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the table, providing fans a new way to experience The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.
Launch products are set to feature a beginner's box, essential manuals, a GM screen, figurines, and various premium versions.
Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this universe, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was released in New York City, sending the United States into chaos. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups rise, transforming the urban landscape into a warzone. To restore law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. This is where the players enter the story.
Work on the game has been in progress for about three years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a preorder system to access a wider audience, particularly in the United States. Manufacturing is slated to begin right after the campaign, with deliveries projected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
A preview at the system reveals it uses 10-sided dice predominantly through its new GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and strategic style. Agents use skills or traits to assemble small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.
- Rather than adding results together, players choose a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This die is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Achieving a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Combat Focus On Positioning and Situational Insight
Battles stress positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Factors like cover, height advantage, or line of sight have a direct impact dice rolls. This mechanic seems built to favor coordination and smart positioning over simple statistics.
A Novel Wound Mechanic
The way injuries is managed introduces a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a injury limit; taking heavy hits weakens their capabilities by decreasing the number of d10s.
- At zero health, an agent collapses, but is not unconscious.
- They may still move and perform restricted acts, simulating the last stand seen in video game shooters.
- Any player in this state must roll on a injury chart, potentially gaining lingering conditions like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.
A Ready-to-Play Adventure
A publicly available introductory rulebook will be released soon. It includes a ready-to-play introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players lead the search for a missing medical team and work to stop an attack by the violent Rikers gang, who have taken over that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled near the campaign launch.
