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The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to create a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s apocalyptic landscape. The project has been announced, with a funding drive scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026.

"This project will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the table, offering fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.

Initial offerings will include a beginner's box, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and various premium versions.

Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World

In this universe, a deadly virus called Green Poison was released in NYC, sending the United States into turmoil. As the crisis worsens, society crumbles and violent factions emerge, transforming the city into a warzone. To preserve order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. That’s where the players enter the story.

Work on the game has been underway for approximately several years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a preorder system to reach a broader audience, particularly in the United States. Manufacturing will start right after the fundraiser, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.

An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System

An early look at the game's rules confirms it uses d10s exclusively through its new GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic style. Players leverage skills or traits to roll small dice pools, usually between one and five d10s.

• Rather than summing the total, participants choose 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 extra damage or boosted support.

Combat Focus On Tactical Placement and Awareness

Battles stress placement and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Elements like cover, elevation, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This system seems built to reward teamwork and smart positioning over simple statistics.

A Novel Health Mechanic

The way health is managed introduces a compelling thematic twist. Operatives have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage reduces their effectiveness by lowering the number of d10s.

1. At critical condition, an operative is downed, but they’re not unconscious.
2. They may still move and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
3. Any agent in this state must roll on a trauma table, risking lingering conditions like trauma or mobility-impairing wounds.

A Ready-to-Play Scenario

A free introductory rulebook is promised in the near future. It contains a ready-to-play starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an attack by the notorious Rikers faction, who have taken over that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup will be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.