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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands appears to be getting a PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Definitive Edition, but is it a remaster or a bog standard re-release?
A leaked advert suggests Ubisoft is preparing a Definitive Edition of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, ahead of the game's 10th anniversary next March. The find, spotted by a Reddit user on Wildlands' Xbox Game Hub, points to a native next-gen release, though it remains unclear whether this will be a proper remaster or simply a repackaged re-release, mirroring concerns raised by a similar Division re-release earlier this year.
The advert reportedly promises a new mission, 4K resolution, 60fps support, and all add-ons from Wildlands' two season passes, though no release date was given. A reported discount offer is said to expire on 7th August, notably one day after Ubisoft's planned Ghost Recon 25th-anniversary announcement on 6th August. According to Insider Gaming, Wildlands is among several legacy titles getting similar treatment, with Watch Dogs: Legion reportedly next in line. The Division's own Definitive Edition, launched in February, turned out to be just a bundle of the base game, DLC and cosmetics rather than a true remaster, fuelling scepticism over what Ubisoft's Wildlands edition will actually include.
In short
- Leak suggests Ghost Recon Wildlands Definitive Edition for PS5/Xbox Series X/S
- Would add 4K/60fps, a new mission, and all season pass content
- Unclear if it's a remaster or just a repackaged bundle, like The Division's
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
A defender might argue that native next-generation versions with 4K resolution and 60fps performance represent legitimate technical work for players wanting to revisit the game on current hardware. Bundling all seasonal content and adding a new mission provides practical value, and offers newcomers a complete, convenient entry point into the franchise.
The case against
A critic would reasonably argue that 4K and 60fps are merely baseline expectations for modern hardware, not genuine enhancements warranting a "Definitive Edition" label. Given the Division's similar re-release proved to be mostly DLC bundling, and with only one new mission added, this appears to capitalise on brand nostalgia and anniversary timing rather than offer meaningful modernisation.
Explained simply
Ghost Recon Wildlands is a military action game released by Ubisoft in 2016 where players control a special forces team in a fictional Bolivia. The game has maintained a playerbase over its ten years and is approaching its anniversary next March. A reported Definitive Edition for newer PlayStation and Xbox consoles appears to be coming.
The question is what "Definitive Edition" actually means. Such releases can range from true remasters with improved graphics and updated gameplay, to straightforward repackagings of the original game for new hardware. Players want to know which Ubisoft is offering, as one provides genuine upgrades whilst the other is essentially the same game at full price.
Ubisoft's recent track record adds to the uncertainty. The Division received a Definitive Edition this year, which turned out to be merely the base game bundled with existing extras and cosmetics rather than a rebuilt or enhanced version. This has made players sceptical about what the Wildlands edition will genuinely offer.
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