Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Deeply Strategic TTRPG
The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A partnership was established to create a tabletop RPG set within the series' apocalyptic landscape. This initiative was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to begin in April of 2026.
"This project will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the table, providing fans a new way to engage with The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," reads an announcement.
Initial offerings will include a beginner's box, core rulebooks, a GM screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.
Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was released in New York City, plunging the United States into turmoil. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, transforming the city into a warzone. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. This is where the players come in.
Work on the RPG has been in progress for approximately several years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a preorder system to reach a broader market, specifically in North America. Production will start immediately following the campaign, with shipping projected 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, encouraging a streamlined and strategic style. Agents use skills or traits to roll small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.
- Rather than summing the total, participants choose a single “resolution die” from the pool.
- This dice is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Achieving a natural 10 grants additional bonuses, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Combat Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness
Battles prioritize positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the video games. Factors like taking cover, height advantage, or visibility directly influence dice rolls. This mechanic is designed to reward teamwork and smart positioning instead of simple statistics.
A Novel Wound Mechanic
The way injuries is tracked introduces a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a injury limit; taking heavy hits reduces their effectiveness by lowering the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an operative is downed, but is not unconscious.
- They can still crawl and perform restricted acts, emulating the "downed" state seen in many shooter games.
- Any agent in this state must roll on a trauma table, potentially gaining persistent effects like shock or crippling injuries.
A Ready-to-Play Adventure
A free Quickstart Guide will be released in the near future. It includes a ready-to-play starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, the group lead the search for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an assault by the notorious Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled closer to the Kickstarter start date.
