Splinter Cell remake reportedly stays close to the original while Far Cry 7 takes a riskier path

Ubisoft may be taking two very different approaches with two of its biggest upcoming projects. A new rumor claims the Splinter Cell remake is still being built as a faithful stealth game, while Far Cry 7 is reportedly moving toward a much more experimental survival and extraction focused structure.

The information comes from Ubisoft leaker Rogue, who says the Splinter Cell remake is still planned as a linear, mission based stealth game developed with the Snowdrop engine. That will be encouraging for longtime fans, because it suggests Ubisoft is not trying to turn the project into another open world reboot. Instead, the remake is said to keep the core identity of the original, with non lethal play, visibility systems, classic gadgets, and traditional traversal.

The reported feature list includes sticky cameras, gas grenades, pipe sliding, ziplines, destructible environments, and a stronger focus on stealth systems. If accurate, that would make the remake more of a modernized return to classic Splinter Cell than a broad reinvention.

Ubisoft appears to be protecting Splinter Cell’s identity while pushing Far Cry into uncertain territory

The Splinter Cell remake still seems to be in a fragile position. Ubisoft Toronto has reportedly faced delays, layoffs, and leadership changes during development. Earlier rumors pointed to a possible 2026 to 2027 release window, but the latest claim suggests the game may not arrive before the second quarter of 2027 at the earliest. Rogue also described the project as being in a very fragile state, which means fans should still be cautious until Ubisoft shows the game publicly.

Far Cry 7 sounds very different. The next mainline entry is reportedly moving away from the familiar Far Cry 6 style open world formula and toward a PvE or PvEvP extraction survival loop. The rumor mentions scavenging, safehouse systems, weapon durability, a limited rescue structure, and an antagonist faction called the Sons of Truth.

The Far Cry 7 rumor is harder to judge because the campaign is still expected to exist in some form. What remains unclear is whether the extraction survival elements are part of the main campaign, a separate mode, or a connected structure built around the same world. That distinction will matter because Far Cry fans usually expect a large open world, strong solo play, outposts, vehicles, wildlife, and a clear villain driven story.

A survival extraction format could refresh the series if handled carefully. Far Cry has needed new ideas for some time, and weapon durability, scavenging, and more dangerous encounters could add pressure to exploration. But it could also feel like Ubisoft is chasing another market trend if the core Far Cry identity gets pushed too far aside.

That contrast makes the rumor interesting. Splinter Cell appears to be the safer creative bet, built around what fans originally loved. Far Cry 7 appears to be the larger gamble, using a major franchise to test a structure that may not appeal to everyone.

Ubisoft needs both projects to land well. The publisher has faced several difficult releases and internal setbacks, while other upcoming games, including the next Ghost Recon, have reportedly dealt with serious development problems. In that environment, Splinter Cell and Far Cry 7 could become important tests of whether Ubisoft can rebuild trust with players.

For now, neither project has been fully detailed in public, so these claims should be treated as rumor. Still, the direction is clear if the leak is accurate. Ubisoft may be using Splinter Cell to prove it can respect an old franchise, while using Far Cry 7 to see whether one of its biggest series can survive a major redesign.