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 dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to create a TTRPG that explores the series' apocalyptic setting. This initiative has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to launch in April of 2026.
"This endeavor aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," reads an announcement.
Initial offerings will include a starter set, core rulebooks, a GM screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the nation into chaos. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups rise, turning the urban landscape into a battlefield. To restore order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. This is where the agents enter the story.
Work on the RPG has been underway for about three years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a preorder system to access a wider market, specifically in the United States. Production is slated to begin immediately following the campaign, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System
An early look at the game's rules reveals it employs d10s predominantly through its new GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and strategic approach. Players leverage abilities to roll small dice pools, usually between one and five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, participants select a single “result die” from the group.
- This dice is then measured against a set challenge number.
- Rolling a natural 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.
Engagements Focus On Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Battles stress positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like cover, elevation, or visibility directly influence success chances. This system is designed to favor coordination and clever tactics over simple statistics.
A Thematic Health System
The way injuries is managed introduces a interesting thematic twist. Operatives 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 unconscious.
- They may still crawl and perform restricted acts, simulating the "downed" state common to video game shooters.
- Any agent in this state must consult a injury chart, risking persistent effects like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.
A Ready-to-Play Adventure
A publicly available introductory rulebook is promised in the near future. It contains a ready-to-play starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, the group spearhead the search for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an assault by the notorious Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. Further information and the full range of offerings are expected to be unveiled closer to the Kickstarter start date.
