Ubisoft Is on Fire: Splinter Cell Slips to 2027, Far Cry Is “Going Through Hell,” and Only Rayman and Ghost Recon Offer Hope

Tom Henderson from Insider Gaming shared an overview of several Ubisoft projects — and the picture is anything but consistent.

The remake of Splinter Cell has been pushed to 2027 — it was previously expected this year. As for Far Cry, Henderson’s sources say the franchise is “going through hell” in development — the exact issues remain unclear, but the phrasing speaks for itself. Against this backdrop, Ubisoft has been under heavy pressure for years: cancellations, delays, layoffs, and the failure of Star Wars Outlaws have significantly weakened the company’s position.

There is some good news. The Rayman remake is reportedly “progressing well.” And the next major Ubisoft release after Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced will be Ghost Recon — a new entry in the iconic tactical series that hasn’t seen a big release in years. However, there’s a catch: in March, Ubisoft effectively dismantled Red Storm Entertainment — the studio founded by Tom Clancy in 1996, which worked on both Ghost Recon and the Splinter Cell remake. 105 employees were laid off, and developers lost access to systems the same day. So even the “good news” comes with a big question mark.

A separate note concerns Ubisoft Montpellier, the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. In 2024, the game received strong reviews, but Ubisoft disbanded the team, citing underwhelming sales. Now, according to French journalist Gauthier Andres, the studio has been allowed to reunite — developers have been given the green light to pitch ideas for a new project. What exactly they are pitching is unknown, and it’s not necessarily a sequel to The Lost Crown. Still, the very fact is encouraging.

The overall picture: the Black Flag Resynced announcement is set for April 23, with release on July 9. Ghost Recon follows. Splinter Cell — 2027. Far Cry — whenever it manages to crawl out of hell.

For context: Far Cry 6 launched back in October 2021 and received mixed reviews — critics praised the open world, but criticized the lack of innovation and fatigue with the formula. The series has been silent for nearly five years since. Ghost Recon last appeared in 2019 with Breakpoint, which failed with both critics and players, dealing a heavy blow to the brand. Splinter Cell hasn’t seen a release since 2013 — Blacklist was warmly received, but the series then went quiet. A remake of the first game was announced in 2021, and now at least there’s some movement. Rayman hasn’t had a new entry since 2013 either — Legends was very well received, and more recently only re-releases of Origins and Legends arrived in 2023. The remake of the original Rayman gives some hope.

Over the past year, the company has cut around 1,500 jobs, closed studios in Stockholm, Halifax, and Leamington Spa, and downsized teams in Paris, San Francisco, and Osaka. The failure of Star Wars Outlaws, prolonged issues with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and a string of canceled projects have led employees themselves to describe the situation as “death by a thousand cuts.” In January 2026, the company underwent a major restructuring — splitting into five “creative houses” and canceling six more games, including the troubled remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, originally announced back in 2020. Tencent invested $1.2 billion into a new subsidiary structure, gaining control over key franchises. Now, all hope rests on a pipeline of remakes and revivals.

What do you think — is Ubisoft still capable of surprising us, or is trust in the studio already beyond repair? Are you looking forward to anything in particular? Share your thoughts in the comments.