The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to create a TTRPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic landscape. The project has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to launch in April of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, 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 beginner's box, core rulebooks, a Game Master screen, figurines, and various premium versions.
Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this universe, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was released in NYC, plunging the nation into turmoil. As the pandemic escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups rise, turning the city into a warzone. To preserve order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. That’s where the agents enter the story.
Development on the game has been underway for approximately several years, and it is reportedly finished. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a wider market, particularly in the United States. Manufacturing will start right after the fundraiser, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
An early look at the game's rules confirms it uses 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and tactical style. Players use abilities to roll small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, players choose a single “result die” from the pool.
- This die is then measured against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a natural 10 grants additional bonuses, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.
Engagements Focus On Positioning and Situational Insight
Battles stress placement and situational awareness, mirroring the video games. Elements like cover, height advantage, or visibility have a direct impact dice rolls. This mechanic is designed to favor teamwork and smart positioning over simple statistics.
A Thematic Health System
The way health is tracked adds a interesting narrative layer. Agents have a injury limit; taking heavy hits weakens their capabilities by decreasing the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an operative is downed, but is not unconscious.
- They can still crawl and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
- Any player knocked down must consult a injury chart, risking lingering conditions like trauma or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A publicly available Quickstart Guide will be released in the near future. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players lead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an attack by the violent Rikers gang, who have seized control of that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled near the campaign launch.
