The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership was established to create a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic landscape. This initiative was revealed, with a funding drive planned to launch in April of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the table, offering fans a new way to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," reads an official release.
Initial offerings will include a starter set, core rulebooks, a Game Master screen, figurines, and several deluxe editions.
Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this universe, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was released in NYC, plunging the United States into turmoil. As the crisis worsens, civil order breaks down and violent factions rise, transforming the city into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. This is where the agents enter the story.
Development on the game has been underway for about several years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a preorder system to access a broader market, specifically in the United States. Manufacturing will start immediately following the fundraiser, with shipping projected for later in 2026.
An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules reveals it employs d10s predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and strategic approach. Players leverage skills or traits to roll small dice pools, typically from one to five d10s.
- Rather than summing the total, players select a single “result die” from the group.
- This die is then compared against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a natural 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Engagements Focus On Positioning and Awareness
Fights prioritize positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the video games. Factors like cover, elevation, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This system is designed to favor coordination and clever tactics over simple statistics.
A Thematic Health System
The way health is tracked adds a interesting narrative layer. Agents have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits reduces their effectiveness by lowering the size of their dice pool.
- At critical condition, an operative is downed, but they’re not unconscious.
- They may still move and take limited actions, emulating the last stand seen in video game shooters.
- Any agent in this state must roll on a injury chart, potentially gaining persistent effects like shock or crippling injuries.
A Ready-to-Play Scenario
A free Quickstart Guide will be released in the near future. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an attack by the violent Rikers faction, who have seized control of that NYC neighborhood. Further information and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled closer to the campaign launch.
