Tom Clancy's The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense world of 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 begin in April of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the tabletop, providing fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an official release.
Launch products are set to feature a starter set, core rulebooks, a GM screen, figurines, and several deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was released in New York City, sending the United States into turmoil. As the crisis escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. This is where the players come in.
Work on the game has been in progress for approximately three years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a wider market, specifically in the United States. Production will start right after the campaign, with shipping projected for later in 2026.
An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules reveals it employs d10s exclusively through its new GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and tactical style. Players use abilities to assemble small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.
- Rather than adding results together, players select a single “resolution die” from the pool.
- This die is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Achieving a natural 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.
Combat Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness
Battles prioritize positioning and situational awareness, mirroring the video games. Factors like cover, elevation, or visibility directly influence success chances. This system is designed to favor coordination and smart positioning over raw numbers.
A Thematic Health Mechanic
The way injuries is tracked adds a interesting narrative layer. Agents have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage weakens their capabilities by decreasing the size of their dice pool.
- At zero health, an agent is downed, but they’re not unconscious.
- They may still crawl and take limited actions, simulating the last stand common to many shooter games.
- Any agent knocked down must roll on a injury chart, risking persistent effects like shock or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A free Quickstart Guide is promised soon. It includes a pre-made starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players spearhead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an assault by the notorious Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. More specifics and the full range of offerings will be unveiled closer to the campaign launch.
