Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Brutally Tactical TTRPG

The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A partnership was established to create a TTRPG that explores the franchise’s apocalyptic landscape. This initiative was revealed, with a funding drive planned to begin in April of 2026.

"This project will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, offering fans a new way to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," reads an announcement.

Initial offerings will include a starter set, essential manuals, a GM screen, figurines, and several deluxe editions.

Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World

In this universe, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was released in NYC, plunging the United States into chaos. As the crisis worsens, society crumbles and hostile groups emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. That’s where the players come in.

Work on the game has been underway for approximately three years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a preorder system to access a wider audience, specifically in North America. Production is slated to begin right after the campaign, with deliveries projected for later in 2026.

An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System

An early look at the game's rules reveals it uses 10-sided dice exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and tactical style. Players use skills or traits to roll small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.

• Instead of adding results together, players choose a single “result die” from the group.
• This dice is then compared against a set challenge number.
• Achieving a perfect 10 triggers special effects, such as extra damage or boosted support.

Combat Focus On Tactical Placement and Situational Insight

Fights stress placement and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like cover, elevation, or visibility directly influence dice rolls. This mechanic is designed to favor teamwork and smart positioning instead of raw numbers.

A Novel Health Mechanic

The way health is managed introduces a interesting narrative layer. Operatives have a wound threshold; sustaining too much damage weakens their capabilities by decreasing the size of their dice pool.

1. At critical condition, an agent is downed, but they’re not unconscious.
2. They can still move and take limited actions, simulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
3. Any player knocked down must consult a trauma table, risking lingering conditions like trauma or crippling injuries.

An Introductory Scenario

A free Quickstart Guide will be released soon. It contains a ready-to-play starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group spearhead the search for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an assault by the violent Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be detailed closer to the campaign launch.