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 partnership was established to create a tabletop RPG that explores the franchise’s apocalyptic setting. The project has been announced, with a funding drive planned to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the table, offering fans a new way to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," reads an announcement.
Initial offerings are set to feature a starter set, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and several deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was unleashed in NYC, plunging the nation into turmoil. As the pandemic worsens, society crumbles and violent factions emerge, transforming the city into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. That’s where the agents come in.
Development on the game has been in progress for approximately several years, and it is reportedly complete. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to access a wider market, particularly in the United States. Manufacturing will start immediately following the campaign, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.
A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules confirms it employs d10s predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and tactical approach. Players use skills or traits to roll a handful of dice, typically between one and five d10s.
- Instead of summing the total, players choose a single “resolution die” from the pool.
- This die is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Achieving a natural 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.
Engagements Focus On Positioning and Awareness
Battles stress positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the source material. Factors like taking cover, height advantage, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This system is designed to favor coordination and clever tactics instead of raw numbers.
A Novel Wound System
The way injuries is managed adds a compelling thematic twist. Operatives have a injury limit; taking heavy hits reduces their capabilities by decreasing the size of their dice pool.
- At zero health, an agent is downed, but they’re not unconscious.
- They can still crawl and take limited actions, emulating the last stand common to video game shooters.
- Any player knocked down must consult a injury chart, risking persistent effects like shock or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Adventure
A free Quickstart Guide will be released soon. It contains a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group spearhead the hunt for a missing medical team and work to stop an assault by the violent Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup will be unveiled near the campaign launch.