There Was a New Splinter Cell Game in Development After All... For Oculus VR

Dammit, Sam

by Robert Ramsey Wed 16th Sep 2020

We've been covering Splinter Cell revival rumours for years here on Push Square, and yet we're still waiting for the return of Sam Fisher on PlayStation platforms. The stealthy old man's appeared in games like Ghost Recon: Wildlands from time to time, but other than that, it feels like Ubisoft's got him locked up tight.

As it turns out, though, there actually was a new Splinter Cell game in development — although it's not what many of us wanted. Announced today, Ubisoft is partnering with Oculus on 'Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell' for the VR platform. No real details have been revealed yet, but let's hope that the publisher is using this project to test the waters.

In any case, the wait continues...

[source oculus.com]

Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) is an assistant editor of Push Square, and has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Persona, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Trails, Tales — he's played 'em all. A little too much, some might say.

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get2sammyb
Wed 16th Sep 2020

We're still getting closer and closer, though.

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Jaz007
Wed 16th Sep 2020

I’m interested when it comes to PSVR. This could be good, so I’m open about it still.

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hoffa007
Wed 16th Sep 2020

Pick the platform that if you buy one you need a Facebook account to use it. Would have been better to a wider audience with ps vr to really

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torne
Wed 16th Sep 2020

Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigggggggghhhhhhhh...

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ralphdibny
Wed 16th Sep 2020

The hd collection on PS3 was playable in 3d on a 3d TV. I don't think there's a workaround to connect it to psVR though

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HotGoomba
Wed 16th Sep 2020

I officially hate Ubisoft

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jamberino93
Wed 16th Sep 2020

I mean it’s not something I wanted BUT they’ve made one!! It’s like the splinter cell community and the NFS underground community they clearly can see we want both games but developers of these studios just mess with our poor heads 😂

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blacklivesmatter
Wed 16th Sep 2020

Thats great news with the new Occulus Quest coming out can not wait to buy it

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nessisonett
Wed 16th Sep 2020

Brilliant hahahaha. And this is why leaks just lead to disappointment!

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SoulChimera
Wed 16th Sep 2020

Yep, Facebook signed the exclusive deal in July 2019 for Assassins Creed and Splinter Cell VR games.

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oldschool1987
Wed 16th Sep 2020

Thanks. I hate it.

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Kang81
Wed 16th Sep 2020

Oh f@#k off Ubisoft!

You keep teasing Splinter Cell then keep pulling crap like this.

Then you do the same with PoP, and show us a horribly half assed PoP Remake.

I'd rather you just retire those franchises for good if you don't intend on bringing them back properly. 🙄

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ralphdibny
Wed 16th Sep 2020

This article actually made me start up splinter cell 1 again, going to have a full playthrough of all the games now, including the ones missed (next gen version of double agent, essentials, conviction and blacklist). The original one still looks great in HD but I think my eyes have become adjusted to this generation because the frame rate leaves a lot to be desired!