The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical TTRPG
The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to develop a TTRPG set within the series' apocalyptic setting. The project has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This project will bring the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the table, providing fans a new way to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.
Initial offerings will include a beginner's box, core rulebooks, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and several deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Dystopian World
In this universe, a deadly virus called Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, plunging the United States into chaos. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and violent factions rise, turning the urban landscape into a warzone. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. That’s where the players come in.
Development on the game has been in progress for approximately several years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a pre-launch sales platform to access a broader audience, specifically in the United States. Manufacturing 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 reveals it employs d10s predominantly through its new GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and strategic style. Players use abilities to roll small dice pools, usually from one to five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, participants select a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This dice is then compared against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a natural 10 triggers special effects, such as extra damage or boosted support.
Combat Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness
Battles stress positioning and environmental awareness, mirroring the source material. Factors like cover, height advantage, or visibility have a direct impact dice rolls. This system seems built to reward coordination and clever tactics instead of raw numbers.
A Thematic Wound Mechanic
The way health is managed adds a compelling thematic twist. Agents have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage weakens their effectiveness by decreasing the number of d10s.
- At zero health, an agent 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 knocked down must roll on a injury chart, risking lingering conditions like trauma or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A publicly available Quickstart Guide is promised in the near future. It includes a ready-to-play starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an assault by the violent Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. Further information and the full range of offerings are expected to be detailed near the campaign launch.
