The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game

The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A partnership was established to create a tabletop RPG that explores the series' post-pandemic landscape. This initiative has been announced, with a funding drive planned to launch in April of 2026.

"This endeavor will bring the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the table, offering fans a new way to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.

Launch products will include a starter set, essential manuals, a GM screen, figurines, and various deluxe editions.

Exploring The Division's Dystopian World

In this universe, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the United States into turmoil. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups rise, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To restore order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. That’s where the players enter the story.

Development on the RPG has been underway for approximately three years, and it is reportedly finished. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a preorder system to reach a wider audience, particularly in North America. Production is slated to begin immediately following the campaign, with deliveries expected for the latter part of 2026.

A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System

An early look at the system reveals it uses d10s predominantly through its new GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and strategic approach. Agents use abilities to roll small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.

• Rather than adding results together, participants select a single “result die” from the pool.
• This die is then measured against a set challenge number.
• Rolling a natural 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.

Combat Emphasize Positioning and Awareness

Battles prioritize placement and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like taking cover, height advantage, or visibility have a direct impact dice rolls. This mechanic is designed to reward teamwork and clever tactics over simple statistics.

A Novel Wound System

The way injuries is managed adds a compelling thematic twist. Agents have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage reduces their effectiveness by decreasing the size of their dice pool.

1. At zero health, an operative collapses, but is not knocked out.
2. They can still move and perform restricted acts, emulating the "downed" state common to many shooter games.
3. Any agent knocked down must roll on a injury chart, potentially gaining lingering conditions like trauma or crippling injuries.

A Ready-to-Play Scenario

A publicly available introductory rulebook is promised soon. It includes a ready-to-play starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, the group lead the search for a lost doctor squad 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 are expected to be detailed near the campaign launch.