New Ghost Recon Game Breaks Series Codes
Ghost Recon, one of Ubisoft’s long-dormant series, is preparing to resurface. However, this return appears to be a far cry from the established formula. Previous installments were distinguished by their tactical missions set in an open world, but Ghost Recon is undergoing a radical transformation with its new game. The game, which promises a completely different experience in terms of both the engine used and the gameplay style, is effectively rewriting the series’ code. So how will players react to this radical change?
Ghost Recon Switches to Unreal Engine 5 for the New Game
One of the most striking details of the new Ghost Recon game is Ubisoft’s decision to use Unreal Engine 5 instead of its own engine. Having used internal productions like Snowdrop and Anvil for years, the company aims to both speed up development and reach a wider developer base. The widespread use of Unreal Engine 5 across the industry allows experienced developers to adapt to the project more quickly.
The choice of a new engine is crucial not only technically but also in terms of gameplay details. The new Ghost Recon, expected to offer a more visually impressive experience, appears poised to also feature performance optimizations. It’s particularly interesting how this game will overcome the performance issues caused by Unreal Engine in some previous installments.
However, the real surprise lies in the gameplay. According to reports, this new Ghost Recon will completely abandon open-world experiences like Wildlands and Breakpoint. Instead, it will adopt an approach closer to its predecessors: a mil-sim (military simulation) experience played from a first-person perspective, grounded in realism and tactics. This shift could be considered a return to the series’ roots.
This new approach is Ubisoft’s response to current market dynamics. The success of realistic tactical games like Ready or Not in recent years may have led Ghost Recon to pursue this path. Ubisoft aims to deliver a robust tactical experience in this vein, and this move could potentially breathe new life into the series. While an official announcement hasn’t been made yet, the game is expected to be released next fall, and expectations are already high.
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