Summary
Recent rumors from industry insiders indicate that Ubisoft’s famedSplinter Cellseries could be coming toFortnitein some capacity in the near future.Fortnitecontinues to rapidly evolve following its origin back in 2017, as the game continues to not only be massively popular with players, but continues to stay well within the public eye.
Collaborations are nothing new forFortniteas the live-service title already has a massive list of franchises and IPs that have come to the game in some capacity.Marvel is a frequent collaborator withFortnite, recently being part of another season, while other franchises or brands likeCyberpunk 2077, DC Comics,Dragon Ball, and countless others have been added through premium character skins, vehicles, and other content. A recent rumor is hinting thatSplinter Cellcould be the next big IP to joinFortnitein some capacity.
Although theSplinter Cellrumor was originally mentioned byNick from XboxEraprior to the holidays, it has again been picking up steam thanks to a recent repost by famedFortniteleakerShiinaon social media. Not much is known about what the collaboration could entail, though Shpeshal_Nick originally indicated that he received a direct message about it, while Shiina merely echoed the possibility of the collaboration happening. Either way, thelong-dormant Ubisoft franchisecould finally be back in the public eye in a big way.
Splinter Cell Fans React To The Fortnite Rumor
Splinter Cellremains a popular franchise with fans, even though the last mainline game originally launched back in 2013. Over a decade later and anannounced remake of the originalSplinter Cell, fans still have nothing to sink their teeth into. Fan reaction toSplinter CelljoiningFortnitehas been met with plenty of frustration, with many joking that the IP has been reduced to just being part of collaborations at this point. Some are hoping this level of publicity could lead to potential remake news as well.
While the potential for a new game in the long-running franchise continues to be a hot topic, Ubisoft announced aSplinter CellRemake back in 2021 that intended to update the original game to modern standards thanks to the Snowdrop Engine. Unfortunately, news has all but dried up, with reports indicating that the game underwent a massive overhaul back in 2022, leaving many fans concerned. Although Ubisoft remains silent on the future of the series,rumors and leaks continue to surface aboutSplinter Cell, giving longtime fans hope for some sort of news in 2025.
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