The Splinter Cell Remake is still on track despite rumors to the contrary relating to Ubisoft’s recent challenges. Publisher Ubisoft has had a number of financial setbacks, most recently regarding abysmal sales figures for Star Wars Outlaws and then still unmet expectations with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Factor in a rumored buy-out for the company to take it private, and then also potential other legal complications, and it can be understandable why fans of the 20-year-old game might be worried if the remake was still happening.
Per Insider Gaming:
- “The Splinter Cell Remake is making progress at Ubisoft despite rumors that the game has been quietly canceled.”
- “Insider Gaming has learned that the game is being developed under the codename North.”
The Splinter Cell Remake was announced in 2021 when it was revealed that Ubisoft Toronto would be developing the game. It was also revealed that the game would use Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine for the remake and according to this latest update, is continuing to do so. This might be a surprise to some as many publishers have switched over to Epic’s Unreal Engine for their games and Ubisoft has used Unreal Engine for its most recent games mentioned above, along with Tom Clancy’s The Division 2.
Per Ubisoft (via YouTube):
- “Ubisoft has greenlit the development of a Splinter Cell remake that will draw from the rich canvas of the brand.”
- “Led by Ubisoft Toronto, the game will be rebuilt from the ground up using Ubisoft’s own Snowdrop engine to deliver new-generation visuals and gameplay, and the dynamic lighting and shadows the series is known for.”
The game is said to be rebuilt from the ground up and its visuals are being updated as well while keeping it a linear play design like the original series. An official release date has yet to be announced but it could launch in 2026.