🔗 Share this article The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Deeply Strategic Tabletop Role-Playing Game The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership was established to create a tabletop RPG set within the series' post-pandemic setting. This initiative has been announced, with a funding drive scheduled to begin in April of 2026. "This project aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the table, providing fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," reads an official release. Launch products are set to feature a beginner's box, core rulebooks, a GM screen, figurines, and various premium versions. Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was released in NYC, plunging the nation into turmoil. As the pandemic escalates, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, transforming the city into a battlefield. To restore order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of sleeper agents. This is where the players come in. Development on the game has been underway for about several years, and it is reportedly complete. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a preorder system to reach a broader audience, particularly in the United States. Production is slated to begin immediately following the campaign, with deliveries expected for later in 2026. An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System An early look at the game's rules reveals it employs 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic approach. Players use skills or traits to assemble small dice pools, usually from one to five d10s. Rather than summing the total, participants choose a single “resolution die” from the pool. This die is then compared against a set challenge number. Achieving a perfect 10 grants additional bonuses, such as extra damage or enhanced aid. Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Situational Insight Battles stress positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the video games. Factors like cover, elevation, or line of sight have a direct impact dice rolls. This system seems built to favor teamwork and clever tactics over raw numbers. A Thematic Health Mechanic The way health is managed introduces a interesting narrative layer. Operatives have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits weakens their effectiveness by lowering the number of d10s. At zero health, an operative is downed, but they’re not unconscious. They can still crawl and take limited actions, simulating the last stand common to many shooter games. Any agent in this state must consult a trauma table, risking persistent effects like shock or mobility-impairing wounds. A Ready-to-Play Adventure A publicly available Quickstart Guide will be released in the near future. It includes a pre-made starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, 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. Further information and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.