Ubisoft Toronto’s stealth revival may be facing new leadership turbulence, as fans worry history is repeating itself.

A New Job Listing Sparks Concern

According to Tech4Gamers, Ubisoft may be facing fresh challenges in developing its long-awaited Splinter Cell Remake. A recently discovered job posting on Ubisoft’s official careers page revealed that Ubisoft Toronto is hiring a new Game Director for the project — suggesting that the previous director has left.

The listing stated that the incoming director will oversee all critical elements of production, including:

• Real-time gameplay systems
• Gadget and equipment design
• NPC behavior logic
• Stealth and environmental interaction mechanics focused on protagonist Sam Fisher

Shortly after the news broke, however, Ubisoft removed the job posting from its website, further fueling speculation that the project is struggling behind the scenes.

Leadership Turnover Raises Red Flags

This is not the first time the Splinter Cell Remake has lost its creative lead. Back in 2022, the game’s original director David Grivel departed Ubisoft after more than ten years at the company — only months after the remake was publicly revealed. His exit created a temporary leadership gap, which now appears to have resurfaced.

The repeated loss of key directors has led some fans to question the stability of the project and whether it can maintain a consistent creative vision.

Ubisoft’s Vision for the Remake

First announced in December 2021, the Splinter Cell Remake was promised as a ground-up reimagining of the stealth-action classic, built using Ubisoft’s proprietary Snowdrop Engine — the same technology behind The Division and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Developers previously stated the remake would:

• “Stay true to the spirit of the original.”
• Feature modernized visuals, AI behavior, and stealth mechanics.
• Deliver a linear, narrative-driven experience rather than an open world.

Since that announcement, however, updates have been minimal, with Ubisoft providing few official statements about the game’s development progress.

Fans Worry History Is Repeating Itself

The Splinter Cell community — long waiting for the series’ revival — has reacted with frustration and concern. Many note that Ubisoft’s internal restructuring and focus on live-service games have delayed several of its major projects, leaving the Splinter Cell Remake in uncertain territory.

On social media, fans have expressed hope that Ubisoft will stabilize the project and preserve the essence of Sam Fisher’s legacy, which helped define stealth gaming in the early 2000s.

No Official Comment From Ubisoft

As of now, Ubisoft has not issued an official statement regarding the apparent director change or the game’s development status. The Toronto studio remains listed as the project’s lead developer, suggesting production continues — albeit under new leadership.

Until Ubisoft provides further updates, the fate of Splinter Cell Remake remains unclear. For now, players can only hope that this latest shake-up won’t delay the long-awaited return of one of gaming’s most iconic stealth franchises.