The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Deeply Strategic TTRPG

The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to create a TTRPG set within the series' apocalyptic setting. The project has been announced, with a funding drive planned to launch in April of 2026.

"This project will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the tabletop, providing fans a new way to engage with The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an announcement.

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

Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World

In this setting, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the nation into chaos. As the crisis worsens, civil order breaks down and hostile groups rise, turning the city into a warzone. To restore order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. That’s where the agents come in.

Development on the RPG has been underway for about several years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a preorder system to access a broader audience, specifically in the United States. Manufacturing will start right after the fundraiser, with deliveries projected for later in 2026.

A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System

An early look at the system confirms it uses d10s exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and tactical approach. Agents leverage skills or traits to roll a handful of dice, usually between one and five d10s.

• Instead of adding results together, participants select a single “resolution die” from the pool.
• This dice is then compared against a target difficulty.
• Rolling a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or boosted support.

Combat Emphasize Positioning and Situational Insight

Battles prioritize positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the video games. Elements like cover, elevation, or line of sight have a direct impact dice rolls. This mechanic seems built to reward coordination and smart positioning instead of raw numbers.

A Novel Wound System

The way injuries is managed introduces a interesting thematic twist. Agents have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits reduces their effectiveness by decreasing the size of their dice pool.

1. At zero health, an operative collapses, but they’re not knocked out.
2. They may still crawl and take limited actions, emulating the last stand seen in many shooter games.
3. Any player knocked down must roll on 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 includes a ready-to-play introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, the group spearhead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an assault by the notorious Rikers gang, who have taken over that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup will be detailed closer to the Kickstarter start date.