The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to create a tabletop RPG that explores the series' apocalyptic landscape. The project was revealed, with a funding drive planned to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, offering fans a new way to experience The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an official release.
Initial offerings are set to feature a starter set, 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, society crumbles and hostile groups emerge, turning the urban landscape into a battlefield. To restore law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. That’s where the agents enter the story.
Development on the game has been underway for about several years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a preorder system to reach a wider audience, particularly in North America. Production is slated to begin immediately following the fundraiser, with deliveries expected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules reveals it uses d10s predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and tactical style. Players leverage abilities to roll small dice pools, typically from one to five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, players choose a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This dice is then compared against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a perfect 10 triggers special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Combat Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness
Fights stress positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Factors like taking cover, elevation, or line of sight have a direct impact dice rolls. This mechanic is designed to reward teamwork and smart positioning instead of raw numbers.
A Thematic Wound System
The way health is tracked introduces a interesting narrative layer. Operatives have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage weakens their effectiveness by lowering the size of their dice pool.
- At zero health, an agent is downed, but is not knocked out.
- They can still crawl and perform restricted acts, simulating the "downed" state common to many shooter games.
- Any agent knocked down must consult a injury chart, potentially gaining persistent effects like shock or crippling injuries.
A Ready-to-Play Scenario
A free Quickstart Guide will be released soon. It contains a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group spearhead the search for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an attack by the notorious Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. More specifics and the complete product lineup will be detailed near the Kickstarter start date.
