Rumor: Ubisoft's Splinter Cell remake slips to 2027, and Far Cry 7 development is 'going through hell'

Ubisoft is far from its glory days, and in recent years, the company has faced everything from repeated layoffs and game cancellations to studio closures and even a crumbling share price. Despite that, it continues to stack new titles onto an already crowded pipeline, and that plan seems to have come right back to bite it.

Rumors indicate the Splinter Cell remake and the new Far Cry installment have been hit by serious delays. On the Insider Gaming Podcast, Tom Henderson and Mike Straw stated that the Splinter Cell Remake is now internally targeting a 2027 release window. The project was originally announced in 2021 and was slated for a 2026 launch, but ongoing hurdles have made it difficult for the remake to come to fruition.

Meanwhile, the next mainline entry in the Far Cry series, codenamed Blackbird, reportedly centers on a protagonist whose main objective is to rescue their family members. According to Henderson, the project is "going through hell and back right now." We already know little about Far Cry 7, except that CEO Yves Guillemot said last February that the franchise has "two very promising projects," with the second being Maverick, an extraction-shooter spin-off set in Alaska.

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While specific details have yet to be disclosed, both projects reportedly feature overhauled inventory, loot, and traversal systems, including tactical sprinting. Their current progress will likely determine whether we hear more about them in the coming months, but either way, you probably shouldn't expect either to launch before 2027.

Given Ubisoft's increased focus on the Assassin's Creed franchise, with Black Flag Resynced recently appearing on the launcher and Hexe in development, it's clear the company's priorities are elsewhere. This shift is particularly notable given that the company previously appeared heavily committed to the Splinter Cell remake, even bringing back former game director David Grivel to lead the project.

Ubisoft had outlined up to nine releases for 2026 and 2027, but with Splinter Cell and Far Cry 7 reportedly delayed, that roadmap now looks increasingly uncertain. The rest of the releases, including an Animal Crossing-style project, Beyond Good and Evil 2, and more, may also face similar setbacks.