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

The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to create a tabletop RPG that explores the franchise’s post-pandemic landscape. The project has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to begin in the spring of 2026.

"This project will bring the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the table, providing fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.

Launch products are set to feature 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 deadly virus known as Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the nation into chaos. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups rise, transforming the urban landscape into a warzone. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. That’s where the players enter the story.

Work on the game has been underway for about several years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a broader audience, specifically in North America. Production will start right after the fundraiser, with shipping projected for the latter part of 2026.

A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System

A preview at the game's rules confirms it uses 10-sided dice predominantly through its new GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and tactical approach. Players leverage skills or traits to assemble small dice pools, usually between one and five d10s.

• Instead of adding results together, players select a single “resolution die” from the group.
• This dice is then measured against a target difficulty.
• Achieving a natural 10 triggers special effects, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.

Combat Focus On Tactical Placement and Situational Insight

Battles prioritize placement and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Factors like taking cover, height advantage, or visibility have a direct impact dice rolls. This system seems built to favor coordination and clever tactics instead of simple statistics.

A Novel Health Mechanic

The way health is tracked introduces a compelling narrative layer. Agents have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage weakens their effectiveness by lowering the size of their dice pool.

1. At zero health, an operative collapses, but is not unconscious.
2. They may still crawl and take limited actions, emulating the last stand common to many shooter games.
3. Any player knocked down must roll on a trauma table, risking persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.

An Introductory Scenario

A publicly available Quickstart Guide is promised soon. It includes a ready-to-play introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the search for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an attack by the notorious Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled near the campaign launch.