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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.