The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to create a tabletop RPG set within the series' post-pandemic landscape. The project has been announced, with a funding drive scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," states an official release.
Launch products will include a starter set, core rulebooks, a Game Master screen, figurines, and various premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was unleashed in NYC, plunging the United States into chaos. As the crisis escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of undercover operatives. This is where the players enter the story.
Work on the RPG has been underway for approximately three years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a preorder system to reach a broader market, specifically in the United States. Production will start right after the campaign, with deliveries projected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules reveals it employs 10-sided dice exclusively through its new GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic approach. Players leverage abilities to assemble small dice pools, typically from one to five d10s.
- Rather than adding results together, players select a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This dice is then measured against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a natural 10 triggers special effects, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.
Engagements Focus On Positioning and Situational Insight
Battles prioritize positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the video games. Elements like cover, elevation, or line of sight have a direct impact success chances. This mechanic is designed to favor teamwork and clever tactics instead of simple statistics.
A Novel Wound Mechanic
The way injuries is tracked adds a interesting thematic twist. Agents have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits reduces their capabilities by decreasing the size of their dice pool.
- At critical condition, an agent is downed, but they’re not unconscious.
- They can still crawl and take limited actions, simulating the last stand seen in many shooter games.
- Any player knocked down must consult a injury chart, potentially gaining persistent effects like trauma or mobility-impairing wounds.
An Introductory Scenario
A free Quickstart Guide is promised in the near future. It contains a ready-to-play introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group lead the search for a missing medical team and must thwart an attack by the notorious Rikers gang, who have seized control of that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be detailed near the campaign launch.
