Tom Clancy's 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 tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to develop a TTRPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic setting. This initiative has been announced, with a funding drive planned to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a new way to experience The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an official release.
Launch products will include a starter set, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and several deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Dystopian World
In this universe, a deadly virus called Green Poison was unleashed in NYC, plunging the nation into chaos. As the crisis worsens, civil order breaks down and hostile groups rise, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To restore order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. This is where the agents come in.
Development on the game has been underway for about three years, and it is reportedly complete. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a broader market, specifically in the United States. Production will start right after the campaign, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
An early look at the game's rules reveals it employs d10s predominantly through its new GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and strategic approach. Agents use abilities to roll a handful of dice, typically from one to five d10s.
- Instead of summing the total, players select a single “result die” from the group.
- This dice is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a perfect 10 grants additional bonuses, 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 taking cover, height advantage, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This system is designed to favor coordination and smart positioning instead of raw numbers.
A Thematic Health System
The way injuries is tracked introduces a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage weakens their effectiveness by decreasing the number of d10s.
- At zero health, an operative is downed, but they’re not knocked out.
- They can still move and perform restricted acts, simulating the "downed" state common to many shooter games.
- Any player knocked down must roll on a trauma table, potentially gaining lingering conditions like shock or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A free introductory rulebook will be released soon. It contains a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players lead the search for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an assault by the violent Rikers faction, who have taken over that Manhattan district. Further information and the full range of offerings will be unveiled closer to the Kickstarter start date.
