The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Brutally Tactical TTRPG
The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership was established to develop a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s apocalyptic landscape. This initiative has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026.
"This project will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the table, offering fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.
Launch products will include a beginner's box, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the nation into chaos. As the crisis worsens, civil order breaks down and violent factions emerge, turning the urban landscape into a warzone. To restore order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. That’s where the agents come in.
Development on the RPG has been underway for about several years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a preorder system to reach a wider market, specifically in the United States. Production is slated to begin right after the campaign, with shipping projected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the system confirms it uses d10s exclusively through its new GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and strategic approach. Agents leverage skills or traits to roll small dice pools, usually from one to five d10s.
- Instead of summing the total, players choose a single “result die” from the pool.
- This die is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Achieving a perfect 10 triggers special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Combat Focus On Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Fights stress positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Factors like taking cover, height advantage, or visibility directly influence dice rolls. This system seems built to favor coordination and smart positioning instead of simple statistics.
A Thematic Health Mechanic
The way health is tracked adds a interesting narrative layer. Agents have a injury limit; taking heavy hits reduces their capabilities by lowering the size of their dice pool.
- At zero health, an operative collapses, but is not knocked out.
- They can still crawl and perform restricted acts, simulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
- Any agent in this state must roll on a injury chart, risking lingering conditions like trauma or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Adventure
A free Quickstart Guide will be released soon. It contains a pre-made starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the search for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an attack by the violent Rikers faction, who have taken over that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup are expected to be detailed near the Kickstarter start date.
