The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A partnership was established to develop a tabletop RPG that explores the franchise’s post-pandemic setting. The project was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to begin in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, offering fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.
Initial offerings are set to feature a starter set, core rulebooks, a Game Master screen, figurines, and various premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this universe, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was released in New York City, sending the United States into chaos. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and violent factions rise, transforming the city into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of undercover operatives. That’s where the agents enter the story.
Development on the game has been in progress for about three years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a preorder system to reach a wider audience, particularly in the United States. Manufacturing will start immediately following the fundraiser, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
An early look at the system confirms it employs 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and tactical approach. Players use abilities to assemble small dice pools, usually between one and five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, players choose a single “result die” from the pool.
- This die is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a perfect 10 grants additional bonuses, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.
Combat Focus On Tactical Placement and Awareness
Fights stress placement and environmental awareness, reflecting the source material. Factors like taking cover, height advantage, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This system seems built to reward teamwork and smart positioning instead of raw numbers.
A Thematic Health System
The way health is tracked introduces a interesting thematic twist. Operatives have a injury limit; taking heavy hits weakens their effectiveness by lowering the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an agent is downed, but they’re not knocked out.
- They may still move and perform restricted acts, simulating the "downed" state common to video game shooters.
- Any agent in this state must consult a trauma table, risking persistent effects like shock or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A publicly available Quickstart Guide will be released in the near future. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, the group lead the search for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an assault by the violent Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.
