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Tom Clancy’s The Division is making the leap from video game consoles to the tabletop, courtesy of a new TTRPG from French publisher Arkhane Asylum. The project will first launch as a Kickstarter in late April 2026 and is being supported by the video game’s original developer, Massive Entertainment.
This marks the first time a Tom Clancy property has become a tabletop RPG, which seems surprising given the franchise’s long history of novels, films, television shows and video games. And while full details on The Division TTRPG have not yet been released, you can sign up for alerts now on Kickstarter. Below, we take a closer look at everything we know so far.
What is Tom Clancy’s The Division video game series?
Tom Clancy’s The Division is a tactical, online-only action video game series set in the immediate aftermath of a bioterrorist attack on the United States. The story kicks off when a weaponized strain of smallpox, known as the “Green Poison” or the “Dollar Flu,” is unleashed via contaminated banknotes on Black Friday, leading to a swift and total societal collapse. As essential services fail and cities descend into chaos, the US President activates the Strategic Homeland Division (SHD), a top-secret unit of sleeper agents living among the civilian population. You play as one of these agents, tasked with restoring order and protecting what remains of the government, while also battling scavengers and armed militia and trying to uncover the origins of the outbreak amidst the ruins of iconic locations like New York City and Washington, D.C.
In terms of gameplay, the series blends third-person, cover-based shooter mechanics with some light RPG elements. It’s been described as a “looter-shooter” where you scavenge for increasingly powerful gear and weapons to take on hostile factions that have seized control of city blocks. The game can be played solo or co-op, with various modes developed over the years.
Notably, the video game series has been developed by Swedish studio Massive Entertainment (which is owned by Ubisoft), with the first game released in 2016 for PC and consoles. A sequel was also launched in 2019, with a mobile game entitled Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence only recently being released on March 31st, 2026. A third console/PC game is also currently in development with Massive Entertainment (although an exact release date has not yet been confirmed).
What is Tom Clancy’s the Division TTRPG about?
Like the video game series, players will take on the role of Agents of the SHD who will be carrying out tactical objectives in the ruins of the post-apocalyptic America. Mechanically, the game use a d10 system, with players tapping into dice pools of between one and five d10s (depending on specific skills). Instead of adding results together, however, players select a single “resolution die” from the pool to determine the outcome. That die is then compared against a target difficulty determined by the Coordinator (the game’s name for a GM), with a 10 adding more benefits to the outcome of the action.
The game will also feature a somewhat crunchy combat system, with elements such as cover, elevation and visibility impacting play and the game rewarding player coordination over raw firepower. Health is also tracked as a dice pool, with wounds potentially impacting skills and mobility. When players reach zero hit dice, however, they can actually still crawl (emulating the video game concept of being downed and waiting for another player to revive you).
What’s included in the Division TTRPG on Kickstarter?
The primary products in the upcoming Kickstarter will be two core rulebooks (the player-focused Agent’s Manual and the GM-focused Coordinator’s Manual). A standalone starter set will also be a backer option along with a GM screen, miniatures and deluxe editions of the books.
Notably, in a recent interview with TTRPG Insider, Arkhane Asylum publishing director Mathieu Saintout confirmed that work on the game has already been completed but the Kickstarter will allow it reach a much wider international audience outside of France. As a result, print production will begin once the Kickstarter ends, which means backers will likely be able to get their hands on the finished game sometime in late 2026.
When will The Division TTRPG land on Kickstarter?
Crowdfunding will officially start on April 28th, 2026. At that time, you’ll also be able to preview a free Quickstart Guide which includes the basic rules and a ready-to-play introductory scenario that includes pre-gen characters and GM advice.
As of this writing, the Kickstarter already has almost 2,000 sign ups, so chances are we’ll see some significant interest in the campaign.
Final thoughts
Over the past few years, video games have become a popular source of TTRPG adaptation, with games like Modiphius’ Fallout building out a solid fan base. Whether or not Tom Clancy’s The Division will be able to find similar success, however, remains to be seen.
We’ll be keeping a close eye on this project in the days ahead. In the meantime you can sign up for alerts now on Kickstarter.