David Grivel is back at Ubisoft Toronto, and his return marks the biggest shift the Splinter Cell remake has seen in years. After stepping away from the project he first led in 2021, Grivel confirmed on his LinkedIn that he’s rejoining the team as Game Director. For fans who’ve waited in silence, this is the clearest sign yet that the remake is still alive and moving.

Inside the Splinter Cell remake’s progress

Splinter Cell Remake began development under the codename North, with Ubisoft positioning it as a full rebuild rather than a simple visual upgrade. But updates dried up, and doubts grew. A 2026 release window was once floated internally, but with delays across the company, that target feels distant now. Even so, having the original director return gives the project a sense of direction it hasn’t had in a long time.

A look at early internal footage in 2025 showed a detailed cinematic between Irving Lambert and Sam Fisher, signalling how much the team aims to modernise the experience. This remake isn’t about nostalgia alone. It’s about rebuilding the core of Splinter Cell for players who expect something sharper and more ambitious today.

The game is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. There’s still no clear timeline, but one thing has changed. The director is back. The work is moving. And the remake once again feels like something worth watching.

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