The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A partnership was established to create a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s apocalyptic landscape. The project was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the tabletop, offering fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an official release.
Launch products will include a beginner's box, essential manuals, a GM screen, figurines, and several deluxe editions.
Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this universe, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, plunging the United States into chaos. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a warzone. To restore order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. That’s where the players enter the story.
Work on the RPG has been in progress for about three years, and it is reportedly finished. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a preorder system to access a broader market, specifically in the United States. Manufacturing is slated to begin immediately following the fundraiser, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System
An early look at the system reveals it employs 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and strategic style. Players leverage abilities to roll a handful of dice, usually between one and five d10s.
- Rather than summing the total, participants choose a single “result die” from the group.
- This dice is then compared against a target difficulty.
- Achieving a natural 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Combat Emphasize Positioning and Awareness
Fights stress placement and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Elements like taking cover, elevation, or visibility directly influence success chances. This mechanic seems built to favor coordination and smart positioning over raw numbers.
A Thematic Health System
The way injuries is managed adds a compelling thematic twist. Operatives have a injury limit; taking heavy hits weakens their capabilities by decreasing the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an operative collapses, but they’re not knocked out.
- They can still crawl and perform restricted acts, simulating the last stand common to video game shooters.
- Any agent in this state must roll on a trauma table, risking lingering conditions like trauma or mobility-impairing wounds.
A Ready-to-Play Adventure
A publicly available introductory rulebook is promised soon. It includes a ready-to-play introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players lead the hunt for a missing medical team and work to stop an attack by the notorious Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.
