Fans are eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Splinter Cell remake to release, and while many want Ubisoft to stick to the roots of the franchise, it seems like that might not be the case as per a recent job listing for the game.The past few years have been a mixed bag for Ubisoft, as some games have done quite well, while others have managed to get a vitriolic response from the community. What followed was a series of measures by Ubisoft, which involved the change in the development team of the Prince of Persia Sands of Time remake, the delay in the release of several AAA titles, and the change in direction of the Assassin's Creed games. Another notable aspect of it was the announcement of a Splinter Cell remake, something that fans have been waiting for quite a long time now. When it was announced, the Splinter Cell remake managed to excite a lot of fans considering that it was not a new game in the franchise, as fans were skeptical that the series might change drastically if a new game were to come out.
However, a recent job listing shows that the graphics are not the only thing that will be changed in the Splinter Cell remake. The Ubisoft Toronto job listing (via PSU) for a Scriptwriter for Splinter Cell states that the job involves "rewriting and updating the story for a modern-day audience." That being said, Ubisoft has reiterated that it wants to preserve the "heart of the Splinter Cell experience."
How significant this rewriting process will be is something that could become quite crucial for the success of the Splinter Cell remake. Fans are usually quite attached to these classics, and a whole lot of revamping usually doesn't go down well with the community. That being said, it will still be quite interesting to see what changes Ubisoft makes to align the game's narrative to modern-day standards. With Ubisoft still finalizing the script, the game is likely still a while away from release and we will likely not see it in the near future.