Tom Clancy's The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop as a Deeply Strategic TTRPG
The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to develop a tabletop RPG set within the series' post-pandemic setting. The project has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to begin in the spring of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the tabletop, providing fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," reads an official release.
Initial offerings will include a beginner's box, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this universe, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was released in New York City, sending the nation into turmoil. As the crisis worsens, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, turning the city into a battlefield. To restore order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. That’s where the players enter the story.
Development on the RPG has been in progress for about several years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a broader market, particularly in the United States. Production is slated to begin immediately following the campaign, with deliveries expected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
An early look at the game's rules reveals it employs d10s exclusively through its new GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and tactical style. Agents leverage abilities to roll a handful of dice, usually between one and five d10s.
- Rather than summing the total, players select a single “resolution die” from the pool.
- This die is then compared against a set challenge number.
- Achieving a natural 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.
Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Fights stress placement and situational awareness, mirroring the video games. Elements like cover, height advantage, or line of sight directly influence success chances. This mechanic seems built to reward teamwork and clever tactics over simple statistics.
A Thematic Wound Mechanic
The way health is managed adds a compelling thematic twist. Agents have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage weakens their capabilities by decreasing the size of their dice pool.
- At critical condition, an operative collapses, but they’re not unconscious.
- They can still move and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state seen in many shooter games.
- Any player knocked down must consult a injury chart, risking lingering conditions like trauma or mobility-impairing wounds.
A Ready-to-Play Scenario
A publicly available introductory rulebook is promised soon. It contains a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group lead the hunt for a missing medical team and work to stop an attack by the notorious Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. Further information and the full range of offerings will be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.
