In 2021 Ubisoft revealed that it is working on a remake of the first Chipped cell game, news that has divided fans of the franchise. On the one hand, the idea of a new interpretation of the original Chipped cellnow a little dated compared to more modern stealth action games like Metal Gear Solid Vit's enticing and full of promise. At the same time, Ubisoft's decision to remake the iconic original version rather than continue the series with a new chapter is emblematic of the AAA industry's reluctance when it comes to new ideas.
Discussions on this forthcoming Chipped cell project have been deactivated since its initial reveal, perhaps because virtually no additional information has come to light. Ubisoft remains tight-lipped about the project and hasn't shown off any gameplay, prompting some to fear it could follow titles like Beyond good and evil 2 down in development hell. Additionally, Ubisoft's recent difficulties with games like Star Wars Outlaws have sparked speculation that the company is moving away from big-budget releases. These concerns have been compounded by recent rumors and leaks, which paint a complicated picture Chipped cellit's the future.
Splinter Cell remake rumors are laid bare
The leaks spell bad news for the Splinter Cell remake
Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe, who has earned credibility for predicting, among other things, the Switch 2 delay to 2025, recently made some claims about the state of the system Chipped cell remake. Lippe has stated publicly that the project was delayed internally due to a variety of development issues. Lippe said it was not possible to set a firm release date for the game – a bleak prospect for those hoping to get their hands on it soon, especially considering it has presumably been in development for several years already.
Lippe's claims appear to hold water as, while Ubisoft is understandably opaque about its development process, abandoning the Chipped cell The director of the remake, David Grivel, just a year after the official announcement seems like a bad omen. Grivel's exit from Ubisoft was part of a larger exodus of talent from the company a few years ago, which may have had other negative ripple effects for the company. Chipped cell remake, although this is just speculation. As with any leak, Lippe's statements should be taken with a grain of salt, but Ubisoft's tumultuous state in 2024 lends credence to his claims.
Grivel returned to Ubisoft in May 2024, but it is unclear whether he is still at the helm
Chipped cell
remake.
Splinter Cell Blacklist Remaster Rumors
Although it is generally not considered the best Chipped cell game out there, Ubisoft might be working on a Splinter Cell blacklist remastering. This information also comes courtesy of Lippe, who stated that the Blacklist The remaster was initially supposed to be revealed this summer, followed by a follow-up release later in 2024. Of course, this announcement never happened, so it's not entirely clear whether this project is still in the works or is experiencing a delay. similar to the more ambitious one Chipped cell remake.
With
Blacklist
released only in 2013, it is certainly an interesting choice for a remaster, especially when it comes to more beloved titles such as
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
would probably benefit more from optimized graphics and performance.
These rumors raise some interesting questions about the current state and future of Chipped cell franchising. Fans have been asking for a new one Chipped cell for years now, and while many would be happy with a remake or remaster, it might not quite scratch the same itch. Hopefully the rumored delay of the remake doesn't lead to a complete cancellation as the combination of it and a Blacklist remaster could be the spark that rekindles the series, paving the way for a real sequel in the future.