Ubisoft marks Recon 25th anniversary, confirms new game

Ubisoft has launched a major anniversary celebration for its Ghost Recon franchise, headlined by a free next-generation upgrade for the popular 2017 title Ghost Recon Wildlands and a permanent giveaway of the 2012 game Ghost Recon Future Soldier on PC. The publisher is marking the series' 25th anniversary with a suite of promotions, technical updates, and the first official confirmation that a new mainline Ghost Recon game is in development.

The centerpiece of the anniversary is the "Last Rites" update for Ghost Recon Wildlands, which became available on August 6. This free upgrade introduces a new standalone story mission where players hunt a cult leader known as La Llorona in a darker region of the game's Bolivian setting. Technically, the update brings Wildlands to modern console standards, adding support for 4K resolution at 60 frames per second on current-generation consoles and PC, alongside improved load times, enhanced lighting, and expanded customization options. A free-play period for Wildlands and its 2019 sequel, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, is also running until August 10.

Simultaneously, Ubisoft is offering Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier for free on PC through...