Splinter Cell remake still happening, Ubisoft insists as it lays off 40 developers at the studio developing it

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"This decision was not taken lightly and does not in any way reflect the talent, dedication, or contributions of the individuals affected"

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As Ubisoft continues to undergo the "major reset" the publisher's leadership announced last month, 40 developers at the company's Toronto studio have hit the chopping block. Ubisoft Toronto is the studio behind the long-promised Splinter Cell remake, and somehow, the company insists the project is still happening, even with all the layoffs.

"This decision was not taken lightly and does not in any way reflect the talent, dedication, or contributions of the individuals affected," a Ubisoft spokesperson tells Canadian tech outlet MobileSyrup. "Our priority now is to support them through this transition with comprehensive severance packages and robust career placement assistance." GamesRadar+ has reached out for comment.

Ubisoft additionally confirmed that it's still working on the Splinter Cell remake it first announced way back in 2021. I'd certainly forgive you for doubting Ubisoft's word here given that we haven't seen a single second of Sam Fisher's return even now, but hey, this is one game publisher that moves in mysterious ways. If Skull and Bones can make it to market after a decade in development hell, who knows what else is possible?

Dustin Bailey
Dustin Bailey
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Dustin Bailey joined the GamesRadar team as a Staff Writer in May 2022, and is currently based in Missouri. He's been covering games (with occasional dalliances in the worlds of anime and pro wrestling) since 2015, first as a freelancer, then as a news writer at PCGamesN for nearly five years. His love for games was sparked somewhere between Metal Gear Solid 2 and Knights of the Old Republic, and these days you can usually find him splitting his entertainment time between retro gaming, the latest big action-adventure title, or a long haul in American Truck Simulator.

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