The Division Is Coming to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical TTRPG
The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to create a TTRPG set within the franchise’s apocalyptic landscape. The project has been announced, with a funding drive scheduled to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the table, providing fans a new way to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," states an official release.
Initial offerings will include a starter set, core rulebooks, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and various premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this universe, a deadly virus called Green Poison was unleashed in NYC, sending the United States into turmoil. As the crisis worsens, society crumbles and hostile groups emerge, turning the city into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. That’s where the players enter the story.
Work on the RPG has been underway for approximately several years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a pre-launch sales platform to access a broader market, particularly in the United States. Production will start immediately following the fundraiser, with shipping projected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
A preview at the system reveals it uses 10-sided dice exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and strategic style. Players leverage abilities to roll small dice pools, usually from one to five d10s.
- Instead of summing the total, players select a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This die is then compared against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a perfect 10 grants additional bonuses, such as increased harm or boosted support.
Combat Focus On Positioning and Awareness
Battles stress positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like cover, height advantage, or visibility directly influence success chances. This system seems built to reward coordination and smart positioning over simple statistics.
A Novel Wound System
The way injuries is managed adds a interesting narrative layer. Operatives have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage reduces their capabilities by lowering the size of their dice pool.
- At critical condition, an agent collapses, but is not unconscious.
- They may still move and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state common to video game shooters.
- Any player knocked down must consult a trauma table, potentially gaining persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Scenario
A publicly available introductory rulebook will be released in the near future. It includes a ready-to-play starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players spearhead the search for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an assault by the notorious Rikers gang, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.
