Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to develop a tabletop RPG that explores the series' post-pandemic landscape. This initiative has been announced, with a funding drive planned to launch in April of 2026.
"This project will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the tabletop, providing fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," reads an official release.
Launch products will include a starter set, core rulebooks, a GM screen, figurines, and several deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was released in NYC, sending the United States into chaos. As the pandemic worsens, civil order breaks down and violent factions rise, transforming the urban landscape into a warzone. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. That’s where the agents enter the story.
Development on the RPG has been in progress for about three years, and it is reportedly complete. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a pre-launch sales platform to access a broader market, particularly in the United States. Production will start immediately following the fundraiser, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
An early look at the system reveals it uses d10s exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and tactical style. Agents use skills or traits to assemble a handful of dice, typically between one and five d10s.
- Instead of summing the total, players select a single “result die” from the pool.
- This dice is then measured against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a natural 10 triggers special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Engagements Focus On Tactical Placement and Awareness
Battles stress placement and situational awareness, mirroring the video games. Factors like taking cover, elevation, or visibility have a direct impact success chances. This mechanic seems built to favor teamwork and smart positioning over simple statistics.
A Novel Wound Mechanic
The way injuries is tracked introduces a compelling thematic twist. Operatives have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage weakens their effectiveness by lowering the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an operative collapses, but is not knocked out.
- They may still crawl and take limited actions, emulating the last stand seen in video game shooters.
- Any player knocked down must roll on a injury chart, risking lingering conditions like shock or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Adventure
A free introductory rulebook will be released soon. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players spearhead the search for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an assault by the notorious Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup are expected to be detailed closer to the campaign launch.
