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

The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to develop a TTRPG set within the franchise’s apocalyptic setting. The project has been announced, with a funding drive planned to launch in the spring of 2026.

"This endeavor will bring the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the table, offering fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.

Initial offerings are set to feature a starter set, core rulebooks, a GM screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.

Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World

In this universe, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was released in NYC, plunging the nation into turmoil. As the pandemic escalates, civil order breaks down and violent factions emerge, transforming the city into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. This is where the agents enter the story.

Work on the game has been underway for about several years, and it is reportedly complete. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a preorder system to access a wider market, particularly in the United States. Manufacturing will start right after the campaign, with deliveries expected for the latter part of 2026.

A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System

A preview at the system reveals it employs 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and strategic style. Players leverage abilities to assemble small dice pools, usually between one and five d10s.

• Rather than adding results together, participants select a single “resolution die” from the group.
• This die is then compared against a set challenge number.
• Achieving a perfect 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.

Combat Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness

Battles stress positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Factors like taking cover, elevation, or visibility have a direct impact dice rolls. This mechanic seems built to favor coordination and clever tactics over simple statistics.

A Thematic Wound System

The way injuries is tracked adds a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits reduces their capabilities by lowering the number of d10s.

1. At critical condition, an agent is downed, but is not unconscious.
2. They can still crawl and perform restricted acts, emulating the "downed" state common to video game shooters.
3. Any agent in this state must consult a trauma table, risking persistent effects like shock or crippling injuries.

An Introductory Scenario

A free Quickstart Guide is promised in the near future. It contains a ready-to-play introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players spearhead the search for a missing medical team and must thwart an assault by the violent Rikers gang, who have seized control of that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be detailed near the Kickstarter start date.