Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon has been one of the longest-running Ubisoft franchises ever, however some recent installments have stumbled. Now, it looks like the studio may be busy working on a new installment for the popular tactical shooter series.
Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson claims that a new Ghost Recon game codenamed Project Over is in development. The insider also said that he has heard great things about Assassin’s Creed Project Red and Far Cry 7.
Ubisoft has a lot of good things in the works,” Henderson tweeted. I’ve heard great things about AC Red, Far Cry 7, Project Over (Ghost Recon) etc. but games like S&B and BG&E2 are like a big rock in the middle of the road that they need to get rid of ASAP imo. Too many resources are being spent.”
Ubisoft has a lot of good things in the works. I've heard great things about AC Red, Far Cry 7, Project Over (Ghost Recon) etc. but games like S&B and BG&E2 are like a big rock in the middle of the road that they need to get rid of ASAP imo. Too many resources are being spent. https://t.co/7NI5F7kMJP
— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) July 27, 2023
Henderson has been a reliable source of insider information on upcoming games for years now. He has occasionally been off the mark in some of his predictions but is still highly regarded within the gaming community.
Unfortunately for fans, Henderson did not give further details about the new Ghost Recon game. The insider previously said that the game is scheduled for release in 2025. Ghost Recon Breakpoint was one of the latest titles in the series, and was panned by critics. Many reviewers pointed out the underwhelming gameplay mechanics and missions of the game.
Many players were not happy with Ubisoft’s attempt to mix Ghost Recon Wildlands with The Division 2’s looter shooter mechanics. Fans felt that the game veered away from the tactical shooter gameplay and forced players to loot better gear.
The game also stirred controversy when Ubisoft Quartz support was added to the tactical shooter. Quartz is a non-fungible token (NFT) service for obtaining in-game items like weapons, gear, and cosmetics using cryptocurrency. The NFT service received virtually no support from players just weeks after it was introduced.
While Breakpoint did not live up to expectations, the previous game Ghost Recon Wildlands was very well received. Wildlands sold over 10 million copies and is the second fastest-selling Tom Clancy title behind The Division.
Hopefully, Ubisoft returns to the roots of what makes Ghost Recon games great and focuses on the tactical shooter gameplay mechanics that fans love from the series. The studio should look at the things that made Wildlands a best-selling title and incorporate them in the upcoming title.
As with any rumor, take the information with a grain of salt. Ubisoft has not commented on the leak as of writing.
