New Splinter Cell Remake Rumors and Leaks Explained

In 2021, Ubisoft revealed that they are working on a remake of the first one Splinter cell games, news that divided fans of the franchise. On the one hand, the idea of ​​a new version of the original Splinter cellnow somewhat dated compared to more modern stealth action games like Metal Gear Solid Vis enticing and filled with promise. Meanwhile, Ubisoft's decision to remake the original, iconic release rather than continue the series with a new entry is emblematic of the AAA industry's bearishness when it comes to new ideas.

Discussions about this coming Splinter cell projects have been quiet since the initial disclosure, perhaps because virtually no further information has come to light. Ubisoft remains tight-lipped about the project and has not shown any gameplay, leading some to worry that it could follow titles such as Beyond Good and Evil 2 down into development hell. Also, Ubisoft's latest battle with games like Star Wars Outlaws has sparked speculation that the company is shying away from big budget releases. These concerns have been exacerbated by recent rumors and leaks, which paint a complicated picture of Splinter cells future.

Splinter Cell Remake Rumors Laid Bare

Leaks Spell Bad News for Splinter Cell Remake

Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe, who among other things gained credibility for predicting the Switch 2's delay to 2025, recently made some claims about the status of Splinter cell remake. Lippe said that the project has been delayed internally due to a number of development problems. Lippe claimed that no firm release date could be set for the game – a bleak prospect for those hoping to get their hands on it soon, especially considering it's probably been in development for a number of years already.

Lippe's claims seem to hold water because, while Ubisoft is understandably opaque about its development process, the departure of Splinter cell The remake's director, David Grivel, just a year after the official announcement seems to be a bad sign. Grivel's departure from Ubisoft was part of a larger talent exodus from the company a few years ago, which may have had other negative knock-on effects for Splinter cell remake, although this is just speculation. As with all leaks, Lippe's statements should be taken with a grain of salt, but the tumultuous state of Ubisoft in 2024 lends credence to his claims.

Splinter Cell Blacklist Remaster Rumors

Although it is not usually considered the best Splinter cell game out there, maybe Ubisoft is working on one Splinter Cell Blacklist remasters. This information also comes courtesy of Lippe, who claimed that Blacklist remaster was originally intended to be revealed this summer, followed by a follow-up release later in 2024. Of course, this announcement never ended up happening, so it's not entirely clear if this project is still in the works, or if it's suffering a delay similar to those more ambitious Splinter cell remake.

These rumors raise some interesting questions about the current state and future of it Splinter cell franchise. Fans have been asking for a new one Splinter cell for years now, and while many would settle for a remake or remaster, they might not quite scratch the same itch. The rumored delay of the remake will hopefully not lead to a complete cancellation as the combination of it and a Blacklist remaster could be the spark that revives the series and paves the way for a true sequel in the future.