Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to create a tabletop RPG that explores the series' apocalyptic setting. The project was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to launch in April of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," reads an official release.
Initial offerings will include a beginner's box, core rulebooks, a GM screen, miniatures, and various deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was released in New York City, sending the nation into chaos. As the pandemic escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. That’s where the players enter the story.
Work on the game has been underway for about several years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a wider audience, particularly in North America. Production will start right after the fundraiser, with deliveries expected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
An early look at the system reveals it uses 10-sided dice predominantly through its new GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and strategic approach. Players use 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 pool.
- This die is then compared against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a natural 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as extra damage or boosted support.
Engagements Focus On Positioning and Situational Insight
Fights prioritize positioning and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Factors like cover, height advantage, or visibility directly influence success chances. This system seems built to favor teamwork and clever tactics instead of raw numbers.
A Thematic Wound Mechanic
The way health is tracked introduces a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits reduces their capabilities by lowering the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an agent is downed, but is not unconscious.
- They may still move and take limited actions, emulating the last stand seen in video game shooters.
- Any player knocked down must consult a trauma table, risking lingering conditions like shock or crippling injuries.
A Ready-to-Play Scenario
A publicly available Quickstart Guide is promised soon. It contains a ready-to-play starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players lead the hunt for a missing medical team and work to stop an assault by the violent Rikers gang, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup will be unveiled closer to the Kickstarter start date.