After years of radio silence, the Splinter Cell remake has suddenly blinked back onto the radar, and Ubisoft chose perhaps the most enigmatic way imaginable to stir the pot. Fans of the legendary stealth operative Sam Fisher are on high alert.
Earlier today, the publisher dropped a cryptic post on social media. It featured a stark, close-up screenshot of Sam Fisher himself, delivering an intense stare directly at the viewer – a look that suggests you might have just pilfered his last piece of pizza. The image, instantly recognizable to veteran fans as hailing from the 2005 Xbox classic Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, was accompanied by nothing more than the cheeky 👁️👄👁️ emojis and a simple #SplinterCell hashtag. The tweet itself is curiously dated “May 30, 2025,” adding another layer to the mystery.
This minimalist yet potent tease has understandably sent Splinter Cell diehards into a speculative frenzy. It’s been a long, dark wait – over a decade since the last mainline game in the series, 2013’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist. Furthermore, Ubisoft’s announced Splinter Cell remake has been missing in action for what feels like an eternity.
The out-of-the-blue screenshot has ignited hopes that a significant announcement could be imminent. The timing is particularly suggestive, with Summer Game Fest 2025 (the industry’s major “not-E3” showcase) set to kick off next week with its opening presentation on June 6. This will be followed by the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8. Could Sam Fisher be making a surprise appearance at one of these events? (Fingers, and night-vision goggles, are firmly crossed.)
Adding another dimension to the speculation, Netflix Tudum also begins tomorrow, potentially heralding news about the previously announced Splinter Cell animated show.
However, seasoned fans are also tempering their excitement with a healthy dose of caution. There’s always the disheartening possibility that this quirky tweet is exactly what it appears to be: a playful, albeit potentially cruel, joke at the expense of a passionate fanbase.
Ubisoft officially announced a remake of the first Splinter Cell stealth classic almost four full years ago. Since then, tangible updates have been virtually non-existent, with only some concept art shared to commemorate the series’ 20th anniversary. The wait was made even more agonizing when Ubisoft confirmed the cancellation of Splinter Cell’s VR spin-off project.
For now, the meaning behind Sam Fisher’s piercing gaze and those curious emojis remains shrouded in shadow. Is Ubisoft finally preparing to deploy the Splinter Cell remake, or are they simply testing the patience of their operatives? All eyes will be on the upcoming gaming showcases for any sign of Sam Fisher emerging from the darkness.
In the meantime, you can always check out some of the other new games of 2025 and beyond to keep you occupied.
