Ghost Recon: Wildlands Might Finally Be Getting A Current-Gen Upgrade This Week
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Store listings and promotional material suggested that Ubisoft’s 2017 shooter Ghost Recon: Wildlands could receive a current-generation upgrade as part of the franchise’s 25th-anniversary announcements. The prospect matters because the game has remained limited by its original console release, and an update could make it more appealing to players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The reported upgrade was expected to add 4K resolution and 60fps support, alongside a new mission called Last Rites and other content associated with a newly listed Definitive Edition. Ubisoft had not fully confirmed the details at the time, but said it would reveal more during its anniversary event; it was also unclear whether existing owners would receive the enhancements free of charge.
- Wildlands was expected to receive a current-generation upgrade.
- Listings pointed to 4K and 60fps support.
- Ubisoft had yet to confirm full details.
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Ghost Recon: Wildlands is a military-themed video game released in 2017, part of Ubisoft's long-running Ghost Recon series, in which players control soldiers taking on a drug cartel in a fictional Bolivia. Because it came out before the current generation of games consoles, it has never had an official update to take advantage of the newer hardware, unlike some other older titles that have since been patched for improved graphics and performance.
Ubisoft is holding an event on 6 August to mark 25 years since the Ghost Recon franchise began, which is expected to include news and announcements about the series. Ahead of that event, details appearing to describe a current-generation upgrade for Wildlands were reportedly spotted on the PlayStation Store listing and shared on a Ghost Recon community forum, suggesting the update may be revealed at the anniversary showcase rather than staying a surprise.
This matters mainly to players of the game and fans of the franchise, since a current-gen upgrade would typically mean better visuals and performance on newer consoles without needing to buy a new copy. The story is of interest chiefly because it involves an early leak of what Ubisoft may have intended to announce itself.