This wasnt what we were expecting when Ubisoft CEO told us last year that Splinter Cell would return ' on other devices, ' but were not complaining.
Now, an Ubisoft job posting strongly suggests the studio is creating a multiplayer component for the game. According to a Spanish press release, Splinter Cells Sam Fisher returns in a brand new VR game for Oculus. Ubisoft announced late last year that acclaimed stealth shooter franchise Splinter Cell is getting a made-for-VR game. But this version of the game combined familiar Splinter Cell action with elements of the 2016 Hitman reboot. Ubisoft provided a vertical slice that was just a basic tutorial section. The testers did not spend a lot of time with the possible Splinter Cell game. Agent Kestrel is the only known wearer of. The SV1 Spec Ops Suit makes its first appearance in Tom Clancys Splinter Cell: Conviction. In the weeks before E3, Ubisoft had fans play the upcoming Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time Remake and something that had the appearance of a new Splinter Cell prototype. Vorons SV1 Special Operations Suit, better known as the VR SV1 Akula, is the standard issue suit for all Voron field operatives conducting covert operations. Like many publishers, Ubisoft regularly runs testing sessions with consumers to get feedback on potential products. Announced at the Oculus Connect virtual event, the two games will be launching exclusively on Oculus VR. For the first time, Ubisoft is bringing two of their biggest franchises to VR with new chapters in both the Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell series. Speaking of which, Facebook also officially unveiled the Oculus Quest 2 VR. The title is in an early phase of production, the sources said, but there’s a small chance it could be announced next year. Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell coming to Oculus VR. Both the Splinter Cell and Assassin's Creed games announced today will be available exclusively on Oculus VR platforms. Players will have dramatic, immersive experiences inside beloved worlds previously only available in 2D, and we’re so eager to bring these made-for-VR games to franchise fans and new audiences alike,” said Mike Verdu, VP of Content, Facebook Reality Labs.It's in development. If recent reports are to be believed, Facebook is embarking on a new effort to add some familiarity to the Oculus library of games. They’re an exceptional partner consistently creating ground-breaking content, and Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell on the Oculus platform will be no different. “We’re thrilled to work with Ubisoft in bringing two of their AAA franchises to VR.
These games will take full advantage of Oculus’s technology to deliver immersive, visceral experiences that players won’t be able to find anywhere else.” If they can't sell it as GaaS they're not really interested. I'm convinced that it's because the game doesn't translate to Ubisoft's cookie cutter open world action design. Ubisoft is really not going to make a proper Splinter Cell game. “Oculus’s state-of-the-art hardware will enable us to bring the worlds of Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell to life for fans in a new way. Ubisoft Job Posting Suggests ‘Splinter Cell VR’ Will Have a Multiplayer Mode.
“We are always exploring new ways we can leverage technology to help us create memorable gaming experiences,” said Elizabeth Loverso, Vice President of Product Development, Ubisoft’s Red Storm Entertainment. A recent job listing at the companys Dusseldorf studio drops several hints suggesting that at least some of the game. A pioneer of new technology, Ubisoft has been developing VR experiences since 2016, with titles like Eagle Flight, Werewolves Within, and Star Trek Bridge Crew - all of which are available on the Oculus platform. Ubisofts upcoming Splinter Cell VR game could have a multiplayer component. Both games will be created from the ground up specifically for the Oculus platform, and each will include elements from the franchises that fans know and love.īy bringing Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell to VR, Ubisoft is continuing to innovate in this growing sector. Based on the Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell franchises, both games deliver the signature fantasy of each brand through the unique immersive experience of VR.ĭevelopment of Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell for VR will be led by Ubisoft’s Red Storm Entertainment, in collaboration with Ubisoft Reflections, Ubisoft Düsseldorf and Ubisoft Mumbai.
Today during Facebook Connect, Ubisoft announced that it is developing two new games exclusively for the Oculus platform.