An insider report says the next mainline Ghost Recon title remains in development and that the project is set in Vietnam. The leak identifies the game by the codename Project Over and describes a move toward grounded, squad-based first-person combat.
Project Over Details
The source describes Project Over as a squad-focused military shooter that plays from a first-person view. The game will centre on small team tactics and on realistic combat systems rather than on arcade style action. The report indicates that the design is inspired by Call of Duty Modern Warfare and the tactical shooter, Ready or Not.
There have been early rumours on the playtest chatter of Vietnam as a probable location in the game. The project is said to explore grim and controversial missions and to aim for a tone that is more grounded than recent franchise entries. The leak also suggests the original timetable may shift as Ubisoft reorders priorities after recent company changes.
Industry Shake Up
Ubisoft has had multiple projects scrapped and others delayed in a massive reorganisation. According to the company, they are refocusing its studios into fewer creative units and will focus on bigger open-world titles and sustainable live experiences. That reset has led to layoffs and to a sharp drop in the company stock price.
Despite the cuts, Project Over appears to have survived the recent purge. Long-running projects such as Beyond Good and Evil 2 are also reported to remain in development under the new plan. Ubisoft has said it will concentrate on projects that fit its restructured strategy and that show clear long-term value.
It is not complicated what it means to players. The fact that Project Over survives does not mean the release will come soon. There is still a possibility that the game will be delayed as the publisher allocates resources differently and narrows quality goals. Indeed, this further growth is an indication that the franchise is still a strategic asset of the company, according to the new plan.
Some items to note in the future are any official Ubisoft communications regarding Project Over or the Ghost Recon brand, any communications regarding studio restructuring, and job advertisements that prove that there are development jobs being undertaken. In the next few weeks, reporters and insiders will probably bring out more information as the company settles on the projects to proceed with.