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Multiple outlets (Game Informer, VGC, GamesRadar, Insider Gaming) confirm Ubisoft's Ghost Recon 25th anniversary stream announcement of the next game in development by producer Irina-Gabriela Popa.

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Ubisoft reveals next Ghost Recon game

Ubisoft has announced a new Ghost Recon game is in the works during the franchise's 25th anniversary stream. The reveal offers few details while also launching a major update and free-play period for 2017's Ghost Recon Wildlands.

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Ubisoft announces that the next Ghost Recon game is in development during the franchise's 25th anniversary stream after several years of work. The reveal shares no title, trailer or screenshots, though leaks indicate a shift back to tactical first-person shooter gameplay away from looter-shooter style, and a major update launches for Ghost Recon Wildlands.

Ubisoft has announced that a new Ghost Recon game is in development.
Ghost Recon promotional image from Ubisoft tweet
Ghost Recon promotional image from Ubisoft tweet · Ubisoft
Ubisoft confirms the next entry during the franchise's 25th anniversary stream. Live producer Irina-Gabriela Popa shared the news during the anniversary stream. She stated that the studio has been building the next chapter for the past few years and is now ready to put it to the test.
The stream included no trailer, screenshots, key art, or even a title for the upcoming game.
Popa said the team wants to deliver a fun, fresh experience that stays true to what defines Ghost Recon. Those elements include tactical action, large scale operations, credible military storytelling, and the Ghost Unit. Fans have been encouraged to sign up for the Ghost Recon Insider Program for early access to future closed tests.
POST FROM @Ubisoft· official Ubisoft tweet on announcement day promoting Ghost Recon
https://x.com/Ubisoft/status/2085410575098458339
The announcement provides almost no concrete details about the project. The stream included no trailer, screenshots, key art, or even a title for the upcoming game. Ubisoft announced the project on August 6, 2026.
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Leaks have previously offered more information on the game's direction. Reports indicate the title, codenamed Project OVR, has been in troubled development for several years. The leaks suggest it will move away from the open-world looter-shooter gameplay of recent entries and return to a more grounded tactical shooter experience in first-person perspective.
Reports indicate the title, codenamed Project OVR, has been in troubled development for several years.
Ubisoft also releases a major update for Ghost Recon Wildlands. The Last Rites update for the 2017 game is available now. It adds a brand-new mission along with extensive customization options for enemy behavior, time of day, weather, damage values, and more.
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The update brings 4K/60FPS support for current-gen consoles. To mark the anniversary, Ghost Recon Wildlands is free to play from Aug. 6-10.
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