Sam Fisher Is Back, But Not In The Way You Want

Today, Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands (cant they get a shorter title?) will introduce a free special Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell themed mission featuring Sam Fisher (voiced by Michael Ironside) as part of Special Operation I. Beginning tomorrow, April 10, players can give this a shot, whether you have a next-gen consoles or PC. Gamers can also check it out first, as there is an upcoming free weekend April 12 until April 15, 2018. Everything is included in the free weekend, from Ghost War PvP mode, Predator mission to Special Operation I.

The bummer about all this is that it sound like you don't get to play as Sam Fisher, instead "helping him complete his new high-risk infiltration mission in fictionalized future Bolivia." Apparently, the new challenge is playable solo or with up to four players in co-op and is going to be "one of the most difficult missions the Ghosts have ever faced. The nighttime stealth mission will require players to use all the tools at their disposal to succeed."

"We are all super excited to bring such an iconic character as Sam Fisher into Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, said Nouredine Abboud, senior producer, Ubisoft. "Teaming up with Sam Fisher will require the Ghosts' stealth, cleverness and tactics...we can't wait to see the reactions of our players as they face this new challenge!"


Once you beat the mission, you'll get exclusive items like Sam's iconic, baller ass sonar goggles with a new night-vision filter and more. Even though the mission will forever be available in-game, these rewards will only be available until the Special Challenge ends on May 16. In addition to the rewards for completing the challenge, players can further customize and arm their Ghosts with the Splinter Cell Gear Pack, which includes new customization items and weapons such as the Karambit Knife; an exclusive close-combat blade inspired by Splinter Cell® Blacklist, or the fully customizable SC 4000 prototype Splinter Cell assault rifle.

There you have it guys. This is cool and all, but I think what most of us are asking is, "Where the hell is the next Splinter Cell?"

I don't know.