Good news for Splinter Cell Remake: its original director returns to Ubisoft to resume development

David Grivel returns to Ubisoft Toronto as director of the Splinter Cell remake.

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After a long period without news (and the ones that existed weren’t too good), Splinter Cell Remake is back in the spotlight. David Grivel, who had led the project’s start in 2021, has confirmed through his professional profile that he’s returning to Ubisoft Toronto to take back the game’s direction. His return comes at a time when many fans were doubting the remake’s real progress, as shared by Tom Henderson.

The project was born under the codename “North” and has been advancing discreetly since then. It’s known to have been in development for years, but the lack of official information had given rise to doubts and rumors. With Grivel’s return, the development regains its original lead and gets back on the radar.

Splinter Cell Remake is still in the works with the return of its original director

The remake is being developed with the Snowdrop engine, the same one used by current Ubisoft projects. According to information shared by internal sources, the idea is not just to remake the original game with modern graphics, but to rebuild it from scratch to adapt it to a current audience. This includes changes in pace, design, and even the way its missions will be presented.

During 2025, some leaks showed a cinematic sequence starring Sam Fisher and Irving Lambert, which allowed for a glimpse of a more polished tone and a strong focus on the espionage style that has always characterized the series. Although a release window for 2026 was mentioned in the past, the current studio situation makes it difficult to confirm that date.

The title is planned for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC. Grivel’s return doesn’t imply an immediate change in the schedule, but it does confirm that the project is still moving forward. An encouraging message for players who have been waiting for years for the return of one of the most iconic stealth sagas.