The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Brutally Tactical TTRPG
The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to develop a TTRPG set within the franchise’s apocalyptic setting. This initiative was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to begin in April of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the table, providing fans a new way to experience The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an announcement.
Launch products will include a starter set, essential manuals, a GM screen, miniatures, and various premium versions.
Exploring The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a deadly virus called Green Poison was released in New York City, plunging the nation into turmoil. As the crisis escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups rise, turning the urban landscape into a battlefield. To restore law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. That’s where the players come in.
Work on the RPG has been in progress for about three years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a pre-launch sales platform to access a broader audience, particularly in the United States. Production will start right after the fundraiser, with deliveries expected for later in 2026.
A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System
An early look at the game's rules confirms it employs 10-sided dice exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic style. Players leverage skills or traits to roll a handful of dice, usually between one and five d10s.
- Instead of summing the total, players select a single “resolution die” from the pool.
- This dice is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Rolling a natural 10 triggers special effects, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.
Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Situational Insight
Battles prioritize positioning and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Elements like cover, elevation, or visibility have a direct impact success chances. This system is designed to favor coordination and clever tactics over raw numbers.
A Thematic Wound System
The way injuries is managed introduces a interesting narrative layer. Operatives have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage weakens their effectiveness by lowering the size of their dice pool.
- At zero health, an agent is downed, but is not knocked out.
- They can still crawl and take limited actions, emulating the last stand seen in many shooter games.
- Any agent in this state must consult a injury chart, potentially gaining lingering conditions like trauma or crippling injuries.
An Introductory Adventure
A publicly available introductory rulebook is promised soon. It includes a ready-to-play introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an assault by the violent Rikers gang, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup will be unveiled closer to the campaign launch.