A new job listing at Ubisoft revealed plans to update Splinter Cell's story for a modern audience in the remake.
As reported by PSU, Ubisoft's job listing for a scriptwriter stated the developer's intention to make the game more accessible to new and modern audiences. "Using the first Splinter Cell game as our foundation we are rewriting and updating the story for a modern-day audience," the listing reads. "We want to keep the spirit and themes of the original game while exploring our characters and the world to make them more authentic and believable. As a Scriptwriter at Ubisoft Toronto, you will join the Narrative team and help create a cohesive and compelling narrative experience for a new audience of Splinter Cell fans."
Ubisoft announced the Splinter Cell remake late last year, stating it planned to rebuild the beloved action-stealth title from the ground up to make use of modern technology. In part, it wants to expand on the shadow and light system that the original game became notorious for. Along with the announcement, Ubisoft released an interview with the project's primary developers, including Creative Director Chris Auty, Producer Matt West and Technical Producer Peter Handrinos.
West described the "Stealth Action Redefined" phrase from the original game as a "North Star" for the team, guiding much of what it planned for the remake. The time passed between the series' last entry, Splinter Cell: Blacklist in 2013, and now means that a whole generation of new consoles has come and gone between titles, something Handrinos noted meant the team had to find a way to redefine the franchise with its remake.
Rumors earlier in the year suggested Ubisoft might unveil details about the Splinter Cell remake at an upcoming major showcase, which would supposedly cover more than 20 games. Eventually, the developer announced its Ubisoft Forward event for September, but it came and went without a reveal on the remake. The only official news about the franchise this year came when Ubisoft canceled its planned Splinter Cell VR game, along with Ghost Recon Frontlines and two smaller projects. For the moment, Ubisoft's main focus appears to be on its massively popular Assassin's Creed series, which took up the bulk of the Forward event with announcements for multiple titles.
The Splinter Cell remake is expected to release sometime in 2024 or 2025.
Source: PSU