After 3 years and a brief tenure on Battlefield 6, former Splinter Cell: Remake game director rejoins Ubisoft for Sam Fisher's big comeback: "A very special team and project to me"

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Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:35:19 +0000

David Grivel has rejoined Ubisoft as the game director for the Splinter Cell: Remake after a brief stint on Battlefield 6. He previously held the director position from November 2021 to October 2022. Grivel's return indicates a renewed focus on the franchise, which has been dormant since Splinter Cell: Blacklist in 2013. The remake is still in development, with no substantial updates yet, but Grivel's involvement suggests progress is being made.

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