Ubisoft introduced over three years in the past, in late 2021, that it had began growth on a ground-up remake of the unique Splinter Cell, constructed on Snowdrop, the engine that’s used for The Division. Since then, updates on the sport have been subsequent to nonexistent, however some latest developments have gotten followers questioning whether or not that’ll be altering quickly.
As noticed by Twitter consumer @MauroNL3, Ubisoft Toronto – the studio that’s main Splinter Cell’s growth – lately modified its header and profile image on Fb, with the previous now proudly showcasing Sam Fisher’s iconic night time imaginative and prescient goggles.
That in and of itself may be skinny proof of an incoming replace at finest, however it’s the timing of it that raises eyebrows. Simply hours earlier than Ubisoft Toronto made these modifications on Fb, a Ubisoft Ahead showcase was introduced for June 10, main many to wonder if the Splinter Cell remake will lastly be absolutely unveiled this Summer time.
In 2022, job listings put up by Ubisoft indicated that the Splinter Cell remake could be “rewriting and updating” the unique sport’s story for “a modern-day viewers”, whereas additionally maintaining “the spirit and themes of the unique” intact and ” exploring our characters and the world to make them extra genuine and plausible.”
In November 2022, artistic director Chris Auty revealed that the venture was nonetheless “very early in manufacturing.”
Earlier this 12 months, a report claimed that the Splinter Cell remake was scheduled to return out someday in FY 2025-26, which kicks off on April 1, 2025 and ends on March 31 the next 12 months.
Maaaybe some information on Splinter Cell Remake.
Ubisoft Toronto modified their Fb header and profile image simply yesterday. https://t.co/6KUXYmGjjs pic.twitter.com/bSwYCjbtkF
— MauroNL (@MauroNL3) April 3, 2024
