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 will be translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership was established to develop a TTRPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic setting. The project was revealed, with a funding drive planned to begin in the spring of 2026.

"This project will bring the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the table, offering fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," states an announcement.

Launch products are set to feature a starter set, core rulebooks, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and various deluxe editions.

Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World

In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was released in New York City, sending the United States into chaos. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and violent factions rise, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of undercover operatives. This is where the agents come in.

Work on the RPG has been underway for approximately several years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a preorder system to reach a wider audience, specifically in North America. Manufacturing is slated to begin immediately following the fundraiser, with deliveries expected for the latter part of 2026.

An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System

An early look at the system confirms it employs 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic approach. Players use abilities to roll a handful of dice, typically from one to five d10s.

• Instead of summing the total, players select a single “resolution die” from the pool.
• This die is then measured against a set challenge number.
• Achieving a perfect 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.

Engagements Emphasize Positioning and Situational Insight

Battles stress positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like cover, height advantage, or line of sight have a direct impact dice rolls. This system seems built to reward coordination and clever tactics instead of raw numbers.

A Thematic Health Mechanic

The way health is tracked adds a interesting thematic twist. Operatives have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage weakens their effectiveness by decreasing the size of their dice pool.

1. At zero health, an operative collapses, but they’re not knocked out.
2. They may still crawl and perform restricted acts, emulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
3. Any agent knocked down must consult a trauma table, risking lingering conditions like trauma or mobility-impairing wounds.

An Introductory Adventure

A publicly available introductory rulebook is promised soon. It contains a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players lead the search for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an assault by the violent Rikers faction, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. More specifics and the full range of offerings will be unveiled closer to the Kickstarter start date.