The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to develop a TTRPG that explores the franchise’s apocalyptic landscape. This initiative was revealed, 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, offering fans a new way to engage with The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an official release.
Launch products are set to feature a beginner's box, essential manuals, a GM screen, figurines, and various deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the United States into chaos. As the crisis worsens, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, turning the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. This is where the agents enter the story.
Work on the game has been underway for approximately several years, and it is reportedly complete. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a preorder system to reach a wider market, specifically in the United States. Production is slated to begin right after the fundraiser, with deliveries expected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the system confirms it uses 10-sided dice exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and tactical approach. Players use skills or traits to assemble a handful of dice, usually from one to five d10s.
- Rather than summing the total, players select a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This die is then measured against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Fights stress placement and environmental awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like cover, elevation, or visibility have a direct impact success chances. This mechanic is designed to reward coordination and clever tactics over raw numbers.
A Novel Health Mechanic
The way health is managed adds a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a injury limit; taking heavy hits weakens their capabilities by lowering the size of their dice pool.
- At zero health, an agent collapses, but is not knocked out.
- They can still crawl and take limited actions, simulating the last stand seen in many shooter games.
- Any player in this state must roll on a injury chart, potentially gaining lingering conditions like shock or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Adventure
A free introductory rulebook will be released in the near future. It contains a ready-to-play starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, 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 NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the full range of offerings are expected to be detailed closer to the Kickstarter start date.
