Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Remake has been in the making for quite a while now, with Ubisoft continuously working toward the project. Although a confirmed release date is not out yet, here's everything that we know about the remake as of now.

Splinter Cell's remake of the original game from 2002 was announced all the way back in December 2021. Ubisoft Toronto is behind the works of the remake, which has previously worked on games like Watch Dogs Legion, Far Cry 6, and Splinter Cell: Blacklist.

The Splinter Cell remake is being built under the codename North on Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine. The same engine was used to develop Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. It is known for its dynamic lighting and high-fidelity environments. Thus, making it a perfect fit for Splinter Cell's environment, which relies heavily on lighting and shadows.

Although the remake will be based on the same world as the original title, the game could have a slightly different plot than the 2002 title, with a now-deleted job listing from Ubisoft stating that they are "rewriting and updating the story for a modern-day audience."

One more plus point: the original project director, David Grivel, is back on the project after departing in 2022. With this return, the game looks towards a strong result.

That said, let us see what problems and hurdles the Splinter Cell remake has faced and overcome so far.

Splinter Cell Remake Under Way Amid Ubisoft's Troublesome Years

It looks like the Splinter Cell Remake has survived a lot of hurdles to still be in the works, as a report from Insider Gaming suggests that Ubisoft did cancel a plethora of projects in recent years.

The list of projects includes Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, Assassin’s Creed Singularity, Assassin’s Creed Rebellion, Project Aether, Project Pathfinder, and Project Crest.

Recently, Ubisoft Toronto underwent a layoff, with 40 employees let go. Moreover, several other Ubisoft branches are also cutting costs, including a proposal to lay off 200 staff in Paris.

Amid the chaos, Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson has said the game's early footage looks "genuinely impressive." Producer Matt West says the game is going for a linear approach, focusing on stealth, rather than being an open-world game.

Though the title still doesn't have a release date, it looks like the game could launch this year, given that journalists like Henderson are now getting a glimpse of what's on the line.

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Dhruv Singh

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