The publisher officially confirmed the next Ghost Recon is in development, but a release window remains unknown. Internally, an alpha is planned for this Fall, and if everything goes according to plan, it could launch next year. Splinter Cell Remake hasn’t received many updates, but rumors from last year indicate a potential 2026 release. As for Assassin’s Creed Hexe, it was previously alleged to launch after support wraps for Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Of course, that’s not all, as Ubisoft allegedly has the next mainline Far Cry (Project Blackbird) and an extraction shooter spin-off (Project Maverick) in development. There’s also the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, which the publisher said would launch before the fiscal year ends; Project Alterra, an “Animal Crossing-esque” game; Project Crest, an extraction shooter in World War 2; and Beyond Good and Evil 2.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake and Assassin’s Creed Invictus are currently “up in the air” with regards to release dates. Tom Clancy’s The Division 3, the next Crew, and “multiple other mainline and smaller Assassin’s Creed experiences” are planned for “beyond 2027.” Regardless, the next two years should feel fairly packed. Stay tuned for updates and potential reveals in the coming months.

It also seems that the company has live service aspirations for the title. “In addition to the flagship game that I just mentioned, our objective is to also make strong progress in the growing market, generally speaking, by continuing to enhance our current experiences that we offer—and capitalizing on upcoming launches, such as The Division and Ghost Recon,” said Guillemot.

Interestingly, CFO Frederick Duguet seemingly confirmed that it’s a first-person shooter. Regarding how the publisher is utilizing its Tencent investment (which resulted in a new subsidiary), he said, it will be “used for future development of other major brand names. So we’ve got…Ghost Recon is just one example, for our first-person-shooter-type games.”

First rumored in 2022, the new Ghost Recon (codenamed “Ovr”) allegedly takes cues from Void Interactive’s Ready or Not with its military sim gameplay and darker setting. Squad-based combat is also reportedly a huge thing. The title is rumored to enter internal alpha this Fall and will seemingly require 12 months to move to a full release.

That would put its release date at some point next year, but as always, plans can change. Stay tuned for more details and updates, both official and otherwise, in the coming months.

Various sources revealed to Henderson that an internal alpha will begin this Fall. It’s reportedly expected to launch next year, with 12 months required to go from alpha to the final product. Of course, in game development, that’s if things go according to plan and major changes aren’t required.

Rumors have circulated about the next Ghost Recon since 2022. It’s reportedly a first-person shooter with military sim mechanics, with Ready or Not used as a comparison. The setting is also allegedly much darker as players venture into the fictional “Naiman War,” where hundreds of thousands of deaths have occurred.

There’s apparently a stronger focus on squad-based combat, though it’s unknown if there will be open-world elements like Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint. Stay tuned for updates in the meantime.

As Henderson has claimed in past reports, the next Ghost Recon title is being developed under the codename Project Ovr, and is currently targeting a launch either in 2025 or 2026. The fictional Naiman War serves as the game’s backdrop, and will take players to “a hostile southeast country” where “hundreds of thousands of people” have died due to “war crimes”. Against this backdrop, players are tasked with taking on “secret missions to locate a traitor.”

Interestingly, unlike the vast majority of Ghost Recon titles, it’s claimed that Project Ovr is going to be a first-person shooter. The game is allegedly taking a much more grounded and authentic approach as it looks to deliver tactical squad-based action, and is taking inspiration from the likes of Battlefield, Ready or Not, Squad, and the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare games.

The latter in particular seems like a particularly strong inspiration, with Henderson’s report describing a scene in Project Ovr where a squad of Ghosts nearly guns down a man holding a baby because they mistakenly thought the baby was a bomb, only to realize at the last second that it’s not.

How long it’ll be before we see this game remains to be seen, but given the supposed 2025/26 target window, we might have to wait a while.

As per Henderson, who claims that Star Wars Outlaws will launch in the first half of this year, with Assassin’s Creed Codename Red following in the second half, the 2025-26 period will see the release of several other major Ubisoft titles. Chief among them is allegedly going to be the Splinter Cell remake, which was officially confirmed to be in development back in December 2021.

Henderson claims that a new mainline Ghost Recon title, which first emerged in rumours nearly two years ago, is also planned for the same two-year window. It’s claimed that the game will be set during the fictional Naiman War, and is being developed under the codename Project Over. Meanwhile, the report mentions a few other major releases lined up for the 2025-26 period, including the likes of Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, the multiplayer-focused Assassin’s Creed Invictus, and two new Far Cry games, one of which will be a mainline entry, and the other an extraction shooter spinoff.

How long it’ll be before Ubisoft begins sharing official details on the games it has in the pipeline for beyond 2024 remains to be seen.

Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Reveal

Metal Gear Solid had its share of rumors last year, the most significant being that Virtuos is working on a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3. Things seemed somewhat quiet since this news emerged, but this past October saw the developer uploading a recruitment video where fans spotted the “The Art of Metal Gear Solid” book. It then recently listed Konami as a client on its website while noting its experience with Fox Engine (used to develop Metal Gear Solid 5). An announcement at The Game Awards may seem off base, but these recent developments are conspicuous.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Trailer and Release Date

You’d be forgiven for thinking Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a way off. Electronic Arts revealed the sequel to the hit action-adventure back in May and went radio silent. Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb alleges it to be on track for release in March 2023, with new information coming in December. Insider-Gaming’s Tom Henderson would later reveal a new trailer, release date, and pre-order date would be revealed roughly 30 minutes into The Game Awards 2022. Again, we’ll have to wait and see, but EA needs to start promoting the game sooner rather than later.

Overdose Reveal

Back in June, Kojima Productions’ rumored next project Overdose was leaked. It allegedly stars Margaret Qualley of Death Stranding fame, though it seems more of a horror game. The studio would begin teasing the title at TGS 2022 with a mysterious woman (later revealed to be Elle Fanning) and a tagline stating, “Who am I?”

Another image at PAX Australia featured another silhouetted actor (later confirmed to be Shioli Kutsuna) with the words “Where am I?” The next teaser image had no actor and simply asked, “How come?” It’s all seemingly leading to something, and a reveal at The Game Awards feels likely.

Diablo 4 Release Date Reveal

It’s no secret that Blizzard has been hosting closed tests for Diablo 4, but Insider-Gaming’s Tom Henderson reported that various hands-on impressions from media outlets would go live in early December. This is reportedly slated for before The Game Awards, though the actual date may be subject to change.

XboxEra’s Nick Baker alleged that a release date would be announced at the show, with Windows Central corroborating. The latter also claimed pre-orders to be going live as well, along with a reveal of premium physical and digital editions, and pre-order bonuses (including an open beta in February). So whether it’s before the awards or on the same date, Diablo 4 news is reportedly due in the coming weeks.

Final Fantasy 16 New Trailer and Release Date Announcement

Final Fantasy 16 is the next big mainline Final Fantasy title and has only looked more impressive since its reveal last year. While the development team plans to reveal the release date in December, this could happen at The Game Awards. According to Insider-Gaming’s Tom Henderson, pre-orders are reportedly going live on December 7th or 8th, with a new trailer also to be revealed. That could be when the event unveils the release date, though the developer could opt to specify the month instead of a hard date.

NetherRealm’s Next Game

Whether it’s leaks or teases from the studio itself, Mortal Kombat 12 has long been rumored as NetherRealm’s next project. Nevertheless, chief creative officer Ed Boon took some fans aback when he outright tweeted that the developer’s next project was Injustice 3 or Mortal Kombat 12. Call it rolling or an honest-to-goodness answer, but NetherRealm did announce Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11 at previous TGAs. Perhaps three times the charm this year.

Alan Wake 2

Remedy Entertainment was set to reveal more on Alan Wake 2 at this year’s Summer Game Fest showcase. That didn’t happen, but it assured fans that the horror game is on track for 2023. An appearance at The Game Awards 2022 is still kind of 50/50, but since it was revealed at last year’s show, it’s certainly possible.

Crash Bandicoot Wumpa League

Rumors of a new Crash Bandicoot game have circulated for a while, with several indications that it could be a multiplayer project called Wumpa League. Jez Corden of Windows Central reported on the next title being a four-player brawler developed by Toys for Bob. Why could it be announced at The Game Awards? An “Aku Aku’s Steam-In Pizza Shack” box was sent to YouTuber Canadian Guy Eh with a receipt that said, “Hungry for more? Try out our new Wumpa Pizza for $12.08!” “12.08,” of course, corresponds to The Game Awards on December 8th. Whether it’s Wumpa League or not, a new Crash Bandicoot announcement is coming.

Death Stranding 2

Would two Kojima Productions reveals at one show make much sense? Probably not, which is also why Kojima may go ahead and do it. We already know Death Stranding 2 is in development, thanks to actor Norman Reedus confirming the same. Whether it’s far enough to showcase anything remains to be seen, but even a simple announcement by Kojima that it’s in the works, even in pre-production, is enough.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

While a new trailer for Skull and Bones is likely to be showcased to remind everyone that it still exists, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora could appear, despite being delayed to sometime between April 2023 and March 2024. Avatar: The Way of Water, the long-awaited sequel to the first movie, will release one week after The Game Awards. Weird as it sounds, some cross-promotion is possible, though it’s still a toss-up given rumors in July about Frontiers of Pandora being in rough shape.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2

Like Mortal Kombat, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 has a history with The Game Awards. It was first revealed at The Game Awards 2019 and re-emerged at TGA 2021 with a gameplay trailer. Given the lack of new footage at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, not to mention the lackluster number of Xbox exclusives this year, it could get some update on December 8th. Not a release date, of course, but one can still dream.

Layers of Fears Release Date Reveal

While Bloober Team is now known more for being “The Silent Hill 2 Remake Studio,” it still has a new Layers of Fear title coming out. Developed on Unreal Engine 5 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, it was announced at the Summer Game Fest showcase and received another trailer at the Future Games Show during Gamescom. A proper release date at The Game Awards is possible, especially if it’s out in early 2023.

New Ghost Recon

A new Ghost Recon is rumored to be in development. It was mentioned in the infamous GeForce Now leak and reportedly targets a release by March 31st, 2023. If still planned for the same, a reveal at The Game Awards wouldn’t be far-fetched. It’s unlikely but keep an eye out all the same.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Back in September, an insider claimed that gameplay for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 would be shown “soon.” That didn’t happen, but Insomniac did note that the game is making good progress and is still scheduled for 2023. Sony would probably save a major reveal like this for its next PlayStation Showcase. Or it may try to steal everyone’s thunder at The Game Awards.

The Wolf Among Us 2

Given how it’s releasing in 2023 and had a preview hosted by The Game Awards creator Geoff Keighley last February, The Wolf Among Us 2 seems plausible for this year’s show. Telltale Games said in September that there wouldn’t be any more updates “for a while” since it doesn’t want to overhype the game. Call it a toss-up for now.

The Last of Us Remake Gameplay

The Last of Us is one of the greatest games ever made – even if a remake doesn’t make sense, one can’t deny the appeal of vastly improved visuals, gameplay improvements and even more content. There have been rumblings for some time about the remake but more recently, insider Tom Henderson stated it would release in the latter half of 2022. VentureBeat’s Jeff Grubb corroborated the same with sources claiming it would launch in Holiday 2022. Sony hasn’t announced a showcase for June, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get a bombshell announcement and gameplay at the Summer Game Fest.

A report published by Kotaku claims that according to sources familiar with the matter, a new mainline Ghost Recon game is in development at Ubisoft’s Paris studio. The game, codenamed OVER, was apparently first mentioned in last year’s GeForce Now leak. According to the report, it’s been in development for over a year, and is currently targeting a launch in fiscal year 2023, which ends on March 31 next year.

Other details on the game are scant, though fans of the series will be anxious to know if it’s going to feature NFTs again. Ghost Recon Breakpoint served as the introduction for Ubisoft Quartz, the company’s first foray into NFTs, leading to an already beleaguered game receiving even more widespread criticism and backlash. Given the fact that the company has said it’s going to keep investing in the NFT space, there’s a chance that the next Ghost Recon game follows suit.

If the game is actually targeting a launch before April next year, it’s likely to be announced in the coming months. Reportedly, Ubisoft has 20 announcements and updates planned for the near future, which also includes reveals of new games, so there’s a chance that this will be part of that.

Meanwhile, Kotaku also claims that Ghost Recon Frontline – which was indefinitely delayed not long after its announcement, also due to widespread backlash – is undergoing a “reset”, and as such, probably won’t be releasing anytime soon.

Ghost Recon will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in November, and to celebrate the occasion, Ubisoft is hosting an anniversary showcase later today, kicking off in a couple of hours at 10 AM PT. It will feature behind-the-scenes anecdotes and interviews with the developers behind the franchise, but more importantly, as the stream link’s description on YouTube confirms, it will also feature the announcement of a brand new Ghost Recon game. We’ll have quite a few details on the game for you shortly, so stay tuned for the full reveal.

Ghost Recon Breakpoint launched in 2019, and was criticized upon launch for its technical and design issues and for straying from the series’ established formula a bit too much. It should be interesting to see how Ubisoft responds, and in what manner Ghost Recon comes back.

Splinter Cell’s Echelon, Ghost Recon Breakpoint’s Wolves, and The Division’s Cleaners are mentioned as playable characters, with each of them having unique abilities and specialties. The Cleaners, for instance, are damage-dealing specialists and can use flamethrowers. Wolves can sustain heavy damage, thanks to their armour. Echelon, appropriately enough, are best at stealth and subterfuge. The Divisions’ Outcasts are also featured as a playable class, as support and healing characters.

The leak also describes two modes- Ringleader, in which players must collect rings from fallen foes to add to their squad’s total score; and Escort, in which one squad attempts to escort a package past checkpoint, while another team attempts to prevent the same.

Zer0Byte’s leak claims that the game began testing in January. VGC also corroborates these details, and further states that the game is still in early development, and will not be announced at the Ubisoft Forward event on June 12.

Of course, the question is whether this will be a premium release or a free-to-play game, similar to the upcoming The Division Heartland. Ubisoft has expressed on multiple occasions that it’s going to put a greater emphasis on the free-to-play model going forward, and BattleCat certainly seems like a good candidate for that.

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