Splinter Cell remake - everything we know so far

A Splinter Cell remake is officially in the works

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It feels like theSplinter Cell remakehas been on its way for a decent while now, which isn’t helped by the fact it’s been over two years since we heard anything official about the game. From what we’ve seen so far, the team behind the remake appears to be aiming to rebuild the stealth game for an all-new audience without straying too far from the source material. But, as we’ve said, it’s been a while since we’ve had an update on its progress.

Despite this evident lack of updates, it’s still easy to see why theSplinter Cell remakeis one of the most anticipatedupcoming gameson the horizon, given just how groundbreaking the original game was when it was released in 2002. Undoubtably, it paved the way for the third-person stealth games that followed, and we expect the remake to offer up this classic experience but retooled for a more modern experience.

Here’s everything we know about theSplinter Cell remakeso far, including a look at the initial announcement and any news that has come out since. As more is revealed in the future, this page will be updated.

Splinter Cell remake: cut to the chase

Splinter Cell remake trailer

Ubisoft released a video announcing theSplinter Cell remakein December 2021. In addition to the announcement, the video also delves into the history of the Splinter Cell series and how it changed the identity of Ubisoft, taking the Toronto-based studio from working onRayman, a bright and colorful platformer, and thrusting it into the AAA lifestyle.

Ubisoft hasn’t released any moreSplinter Cell remaketrailers as of yet, but you can find more deep dives into the classic stealth series onUbisoft’s official YouTube channel.

Splinter Cell remake story and setting

We know that theSplinter Cell remakewill revisit the world and story from the first game released in 2002.

The original plot starts with two undercover US operatives that go missing in Georgia, leading to black ops agent Sam Fisher being sent in to investigate. As Sam searches for the missing agents, he uncovers a larger plot surrounding a corrupt government and nuclear missiles.

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It’s unclear how much of this plot will remain in theSplinter Cell remake, however, as Ubisoft confirmed in a (now deleted) job listing from September 2022 (viaTech4Gamers) that it is “rewriting and updating the story for a modern-day audience”.

“We want to keep the spirit and themes of the original game while exploring our characters and the world to make them more authentic and believable,” the listing stated. So, while producer Matt West has previously established Ubisoft wants to ensure the “spirit of the early games remains intact,” expect a few updates.

Splinter Cell remake gameplay

In theannouncement blog post, producer Matt West revealed that theSplinter Cell remakeis being built from the ground up, so players can expect visual and design updates. West also confirmed, contrary torumor, the remake will be linear and not feature an open world. At present, further details haven’t been shared onSplinter Cell remake’s gameplay.

However, as this is a remake of the original title, we can expect that the hallmarks that madeSplinter Cellso iconic will be present here. Stealth was always the operative goal in this series; using the environment around you, the lighting, and flexible movement was preferable rather than brute forcing your way through obstacles. The first game is very linear, with Chaos Theory being the first to switch things up with a more open structure. It primarily involved tight corridors, extremely dark environments, as well as a finale set in a Presidential Palace.

Splinter Cell remake news

TheSplinter Cellremake is being built on Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engineUbisoft has confirmed theSplinter Cell remakeis being developed on its Snowdrop engine, which is also being used for its upcomingStar Warsgame and was used forAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Splinter Cell Remake FAQ

Who’s making Splinter Cell remake?

Ubisoft Toronto is the main studio working on theSplinter Cell Remake. It previously worked onWatch Dogs Legion,Far Cry 6, andSplinter Cell: Blacklist. Looks like the project is in safe hands, especially one as focused on stealth as this one.

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