Ever since its announcement in 2021, Splinter Cell Remake has been anticipated by many stealth fans. While news about it may seem scarce, a recent update from Insider Gaming indicates that the new Splinter Cell Remake's development is still ongoing under the project name North. The latest Splinter Cell will utilize the Snowdrop Engine, the same engine used in more recent games such as Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Considered to be one of the most iconic stealth franchises of all time, Splinter Cell was way ahead of its time. From gadgets to stealth mechanics that improved through each installment, Splinter Cell introduced many fans to the stealth genre. Fans of the franchise are excited about the remake, with many hoping to see the return of its widely popular multiplayer mode: Spies vs Mercs.
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The new Splinter Cell game will remake the first game using Snowdrop Engine that will introduce global volumetric lighting which will enhance the stealth experience by having beautiful shadows where Sam can hide. Of course, the remake will also add the nostalgic sound of Sam Fisher's iconic night vision goggles. Other fans seem to be happy about the news that it is still being developed instead of canceled but some fans don't want to hope too much considering the recent controversies surrounding Ubisoft.
Ubisoft recently faced controversies about Assassin's Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws. While these two are extremely different games, some gamers aren't too keen on playing these titles due to Ubisoft's recent reputation. However, many stealth fans are still hopeful that they will get the Splinter Cell remake right.
It has been almost 11 years since the release of Splinter Cell: Blacklist and many fans are eager to play the new remake which might release in 2026 according to Insider Gaming. Whether you plan to do a non-lethal run or eliminate all threats silently on your first Splinter Cell remake playthrough, be sure to stay updated with the latest gaming news and stories by following Gfinity Esports.
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