Tom Clancy's The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game

The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to create a TTRPG that explores the series' apocalyptic setting. This initiative has been announced, with a funding drive planned to begin in April of 2026.

"This endeavor aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the table, providing fans a new way to experience The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.

Launch products will include a beginner's box, essential manuals, a GM screen, figurines, and various premium versions.

Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World

In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was unleashed in NYC, sending the nation into chaos. As the crisis escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups emerge, turning the city into a warzone. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. This is where the players come in.

Work on the game has been in progress for approximately several years, and it is reportedly finished. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a broader audience, specifically in North America. Production will start right after the fundraiser, with shipping expected for later in 2026.

A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System

An early look at the system confirms it employs d10s predominantly through its new GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and tactical style. Players use abilities to roll small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.

• Instead of summing the total, participants choose 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 boosted support.

Engagements Emphasize Positioning and Situational Insight

Battles stress positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the video games. Elements like taking cover, elevation, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This mechanic is designed to favor teamwork and smart positioning instead of simple statistics.

A Novel Wound Mechanic

The way injuries is tracked introduces a interesting thematic twist. Agents have a injury limit; taking heavy hits reduces their effectiveness by lowering the size of their dice pool.

1. At critical condition, an operative is downed, but is not knocked out.
2. They can still crawl and perform restricted acts, emulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
3. Any agent in this state must consult a trauma table, potentially gaining persistent effects like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.

A Ready-to-Play Adventure

A free Quickstart Guide is promised in the near future. It includes a ready-to-play starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group spearhead the search for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an attack by the notorious Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.