Tom Clancy's The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A partnership was established to develop a tabletop RPG set within the series' post-pandemic landscape. The project was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled 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 deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," reads an official release.
Launch products 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 universe, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was unleashed in NYC, plunging the nation into turmoil. As the pandemic escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups rise, transforming the city into a warzone. To preserve order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. This is where the agents come in.
Development on the RPG has been underway for approximately several years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a preorder system to access a wider market, specifically in North America. Production will start right after the fundraiser, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System
An early look at the system confirms it employs d10s exclusively through its new GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and tactical approach. Agents use abilities to roll a handful of dice, usually from one to five d10s.
- Rather than summing the total, participants choose a single “resolution die” from the pool.
- This die is then measured against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a natural 10 grants additional bonuses, such as extra damage or boosted support.
Combat Emphasize Positioning and Awareness
Fights stress positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the video games. Elements like taking cover, height advantage, or visibility have a direct impact dice rolls. This system seems built to favor coordination and smart positioning instead of raw numbers.
A Novel Health System
The way injuries is managed adds a interesting thematic twist. Operatives have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits weakens their effectiveness by decreasing the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an operative collapses, but is not knocked out.
- They can still crawl and perform restricted acts, simulating the "downed" state seen in many shooter games.
- Any player knocked down must roll on a trauma table, risking persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Adventure
A publicly available Quickstart Guide will be released in the near future. It includes a ready-to-play introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players lead the search for a missing medical team and work to stop an attack by the violent Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be detailed closer to the Kickstarter start date.
