Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical TTRPG
The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to create a TTRPG set within the series' apocalyptic setting. The project has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to launch in April of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a new way to engage with The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," reads an official release.
Initial offerings will include a starter set, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this universe, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was released in NYC, sending the United States into chaos. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and violent factions emerge, turning the city into a warzone. To preserve order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. This is where the players come in.
Development on the RPG has been underway for approximately three years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a preorder system to reach a broader market, particularly in the United States. Manufacturing is slated to begin right after the campaign, with shipping expected for later in 2026.
An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules reveals it employs d10s predominantly through its new GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and tactical style. Players use skills or traits to assemble a handful of dice, usually between one and five d10s.
- Instead of summing the total, participants select a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This dice is then compared against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a natural 10 grants special effects, such as extra damage or boosted support.
Engagements Emphasize Positioning and Situational Insight
Fights stress placement and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like taking cover, height advantage, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This system is designed to favor teamwork and clever tactics instead of raw numbers.
A Thematic Wound System
The way health is managed introduces a interesting thematic twist. Operatives have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage reduces their capabilities by lowering the size of their dice pool.
- At zero health, an operative collapses, but they’re not knocked out.
- They can still crawl and perform restricted acts, simulating the last stand seen in video game shooters.
- Any player in this state must consult a injury chart, potentially gaining persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.
A Ready-to-Play Scenario
A free introductory rulebook is promised soon. It contains a pre-made starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players spearhead the hunt for a missing medical team and must thwart an assault by the notorious Rikers gang, who have taken over that Manhattan district. More specifics and the full range of offerings are expected to be detailed near the Kickstarter start date.