New Splinter Cell VR Game Announced

Today Ubisoft introduced an untitled new Splinter Cell game. Unfortunately, it is not a conventional Splinter Cell game, and it is not coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, or another console. Rather, it is in growth solely for Oculus VR headsets. The announcement comes alongside an announcement that Assassin’s Creed is getting the VR remedy as properly. Like Splinter Cell, will probably be an Oculus unique, and like Splinter Cell it does not have a reputation or any particulars.

According to Ubisoft, each games are being developed from the bottom up through Ubisoft’s Red Storm and in collaboration with a trio of different Ubisoft studios. And for now, that is all we all know. We do not know what the games are known as, what they appear to be, what they’re about, when they’re releasing, or something salient.

“We consider VR is the way forward for gaming, and we’re excited that our companions agree,” mentioned Ubisoft in a press release that accompanied the information. “Having launched Eagle Flight, Werewolves Within, and Star Trek: Bridge Crew with Oculus, Ubisoft is now bringing two of its AAA franchises to VR with new entries within the Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell universes. Both games are being developed from the bottom up by Ubisoft’s Red Storm in collaboration with Ubisoft Reflections, Ubisoft Dusseldorf, and Ubisoft Mumbai. We’re excited to share extra with you quickly, so keep tuned!”

Elizabeth Loverso, Vice President of Product Development, Ubisoft’s Red Storm Entertainment, added to the announcement along with her personal assertion:

“We are always exploring new ways we can leverage technology to help us create memorable gaming experiences,” mentioned Loverso. “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. 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.”

“We’re thrilled to work with Ubisoft in bringing two of their AAA franchises to VR,” added Mike Verdu, VP of Content, Facebook Reality Labs. “They’re an distinctive companion constantly creating ground-breaking content material, and Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell on the Oculus platform can be no totally different. Players could have dramatic, immersive experiences inside beloved worlds beforehand solely obtainable in 2D, and we’re so wanting to deliver these made-for-VR games to franchise followers and new audiences alike.”