The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game

The gritty 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 set within the series' apocalyptic landscape. The project has been announced, with a funding drive scheduled to launch in April of 2026.

"This endeavor will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the table, offering fans a new way to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," states an announcement.

Initial offerings are set to feature a beginner's box, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.

Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World

In this setting, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was released in New York City, plunging the United States into chaos. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and violent factions rise, turning the city into a warzone. To restore order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. This is where the agents come in.

Work on the RPG has been in progress for approximately several years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to access a wider market, particularly in North America. Manufacturing is slated to begin immediately following the fundraiser, with deliveries projected for later in 2026.

An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System

An early look at the game's rules confirms it uses d10s exclusively through its new GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and strategic style. Agents leverage skills or traits to assemble small dice pools, usually from one to five d10s.

• Instead of summing the total, participants choose a single “resolution die” from the group.
• This dice is then measured against a target difficulty.
• Rolling a perfect 10 triggers special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.

Combat Emphasize Positioning and Awareness

Battles prioritize placement and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Factors like taking cover, elevation, or line of sight directly influence success chances. This mechanic is designed to favor coordination and clever tactics over simple statistics.

A Novel Health Mechanic

The way health is managed introduces a interesting thematic twist. Operatives have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits weakens their effectiveness by lowering the size of their dice pool.

1. At zero health, an agent is downed, but is not knocked out.
2. They can still move and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state seen in many shooter games.
3. Any agent knocked down must consult a trauma table, potentially gaining lingering conditions like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.

An Introductory Adventure

A free Quickstart Guide is promised soon. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an attack by the violent Rikers gang, who have taken over that Manhattan district. More specifics and the full range of offerings are expected to be detailed near the Kickstarter start date.