Fortnite crossover leak reveals Splinter Cell’s return after 13 years

It has been a considerable span of 13 years since Ubisoft released a new installment in the Splinter Cell series. However, fans can look forward to experiencing a glimpse of Tom Clancy's stealth-based shooter gameplay through a leaked crossover event with Fortnite.

Fortnite is widely recognized for its numerous crossovers and collaborations, which connect the game with various movies, television series, musicians, athletes, and even other video games, allowing players to engage with their favorite characters and personalities. Typically, these collaborations involve currently popular games or franchises that are set to release new content in the near future. This context renders the speculation regarding the inclusion of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell in Fortnite particularly intriguing, especially considering that it has been over ten years since the release of Blacklist, and there are no scheduled entries for 2024 at this time. Nevertheless, Nick from XboxEra shared insights about this potential crossover on December 21, which was subsequently echoed by the well-known leaker ShiinaBR on January 2. What do these Fortnite x Splinter Cell rumors mean? Currently, this indicates that we can anticipate the appearance of Sam Fisher, the protagonist of the Splinter Cell franchise, in Fortnite in the near future. It would not be particularly surprising to witness a special collaboration with the game's Ballistic mode, which is Fortnite's Search and Destroy mode that emphasizes strategic gameplay. Regarding the implications for Splinter Cell, the situation is less definitive. As previously noted, it has been 13 years since a new installment in the series was released, and although Ubisoft announced a remake of the original game in 2021, there has been minimal information shared since then. The announcement blog indicated that the game is being completely rebuilt, while a job listing from 2022 mentioned that the narrative is being "rewritten for a modern-day audience." Whether this crossover will serve as a precursor to an announcement regarding a release date remains uncertain.