Ubisoft’s long-awaited Splinter Cell remake has reportedly lost its game director once again, according to a now-deleted job listing. The highly anticipated stealth-action reboot was first announced in 2021, but its development seems to have faced multiple leadership changes and internal challenges over the years.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting updates on the remake, which Ubisoft previously confirmed would be a "from-the-ground-up" reimagining of the original Splinter Cell using the Snowdrop Engine. However, the lack of substantial progress reports and repeated turnover of key staff members suggest that the project might still be far from completion.
Ubisoft Reportedly Searching for a New Director
The information first surfaced when outlet Tech4Gamers noticed a Ubisoft job posting for a Game Director (Splinter Cell) role — a position responsible for leading “moment-to-moment gameplay” and defining the project’s creative direction. Although the listing was removed shortly after being discovered, the timing has led many to believe that the current director, Andy Schmoll, has exited Ubisoft Toronto.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Schmoll left the studio in September 2025, roughly three years after replacing former director David Grivel. Grivel had initially helmed the project when it was revealed in 2021 but departed less than a year later to join Electronic Arts, where he contributed to Battlefield 6 as a senior design director.
With two creative leads leaving in just three years, it’s clear the Splinter Cell remake has endured a turbulent production cycle. Sources suggest that Ubisoft Toronto is rewriting major portions of the original script to better align with “modern audiences,” a move that may have caused internal restructuring and project delays.
Ongoing Development Challenges and Fan Concerns
While Ubisoft has not made any official announcements regarding the remake’s status, the deleted listing at least confirms that the project remains in active development. Reports from industry insiders last year claimed that the game — codenamed “Project North” — is still progressing slowly within Ubisoft’s internal teams, though no release window has been set.
The silence surrounding the remake has sparked growing concern among fans, many of whom worry that Ubisoft could quietly cancel or indefinitely shelve the project. The publisher has also postponed several of its major franchises this year, including undisclosed titles believed to be Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed entries, adding to speculation that Splinter Cell has been affected as well.
Despite the uncertainty, hopes remain high that Ubisoft Toronto can deliver a faithful yet refreshed take on Sam Fisher’s iconic stealth adventures. With the Snowdrop Engine powering the remake, expectations are for a visually stunning and immersive experience that blends the original’s methodical gameplay with modern design sensibilities.
Until Ubisoft makes an official announcement, however, fans will have to remain patient — and keep their night-vision goggles ready.
