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- The planned Splinter Cell Remake from Ubisoft Toronto is reportedly still alive and in development.
- The information regarding Splinter Cell's status comes from a new report from Insider Gaming, which also notes that the game could be released in 2026.
- Since its initial reveal in 2021, it's been all radio silence regarding Splinter Cell news, leaving many to speculate that it might be canceled.
- Apparently not, and it won't be long before the game is released to everyone.
Fear not, Splinter Cell fans. It seems Splinter's cellular regeneration isn't dead. In fact, despite the notable lack of updates since the initial unveiling, it's apparently “making progress.”
Information on the status of Splinter Cell comes via Insider Gaming's Mike Straw, who reports that the remake is still in development. With the lack of information, many wondered if the game had been quietly cancelled, however, that was reportedly not the case.
According to the report, the game is codenamed “North” and is being developed in Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine. The engine has been responsible for The Division, along with Avatar: The Borderlands of Pandora and last year's Star Wars Outlaws and XDefiant.
As for a possible release, well, that's still up in the air. Insider Gaming reports that its sources hint at a potential launch in 2026, though they “didn't want to stay in that time frame.”
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Gamers may remember that Splinter Cell Remake was first announced in 2021. The game was announced as part of a Splinter Cell retrospective video, where it was revealed that Ubisoft Toronto would lead its development. However, everything has been radio silent since then.
The team shared the possible news in early April when they updated the profile picture on their Facebook page as well as their header image. At the time, many speculated whether or not the game would appear in Ubisoft's June presentation, though it ended up not being the case. The remake of Prince of Persia Sands of Time appeared.
Either way, this is good news for a game that many have been patiently waiting for. The last Splinter Cell game, Blacklist, was released over a decade ago. In the years since, Sam Fisher and the larger Splinter Cell universe have largely been relegated to cameo/collaboration duties, including in XDefiant as a faction and The Division 2 as a cosmetic.
For what it's worth, beyond Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia, Ubisoft also apparently has a remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag in the works. The game is reportedly coming out earlier than expected, and Prince of Persia is two years away, meaning that if all goes according to plan, there could be a huge influx of past titles in the near future.
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