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You will read about David Grivel coming back to Ubisoft Toronto to lead the Splinter Cell Remake. He left to work on Battlefield and now he’s back — a move that can bring stability and renewed hope for the project. Below is what matters and why this should interest fans.
- David Grivel has rejoined Ubisoft Toronto as game director for the Splinter Cell remake
- He announced the news on LinkedIn
- His return could bring stability and clearer creative direction to the project
- The remake aims to modernize the original while keeping its classic stealth feel
- No official release date yet — keep expectations measured
David Grivel returns to Ubisoft Toronto as Game Director on the Splinter Cell Remake — what you need to know
David Grivel is back at Ubisoft Toronto to lead the Splinter Cell Remake. He publicly shared the move on LinkedIn; his return is the most significant leadership change for the project and may shape how development progresses.
Key facts
- Who: David Grivel is now Game Director again
- Where: Rejoined Ubisoft Toronto
- What: Directing the Splinter Cell Remake
- How announced: Shared on LinkedIn
- Status: No official release date yet
Background
- Ubisoft history: Grivel worked at Ubisoft from 2011–2022 on titles including Assassin’s Creed Unity, Far Cry 5, Far Cry 6, and Splinter Cell: Blacklist.
- Remake role: He first became the remake’s director in 2021.
- Departure: Left in late 2022 to join Electronic Arts and worked on Battlefield 6; his move came amid broader shifts in EA’s development slate that drew industry attention — context that helps explain developer movement across studios (EA’s development shakeups).
- Recent moves: Briefly returned to Ubisoft in 2024 for an unannounced project, then joined a studio that later closed.
For further reading and the original Portuguese coverage, see: https://mundobloxdicas.com.br/seu-remake-de-splinter-cell-ganha-de-volta-o-diretor-que-saiu-para-battlefield-ha-alguns-anos/
Remake development and stability
- The remake was announced in December 2021 and is being rebuilt from the ground up using the Snowdrop engine.
- After Grivel’s 2022 departure the project went through leadership changes; Ubisoft reportedly searched for a new director.
- Grivel’s return is likely to bring clearer creative direction and more stability, though it’s not a guarantee of a fast release.
Recent franchise activity
- The animated series Splinter Cell: Deathwatch premiered and was renewed for a second season — the series’ promotional material highlighted returning elements that have energized longtime fans (trailer coverage of Deathwatch).
- A Splinter Cell audio drama was produced.
- Pandora Tomorrow was re-released on Steam as part of renewed promotion for older titles — part of a broader set of noteworthy industry releases and events shaping 2025 (notable gaming developments in 2025).
Timeline — main events
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2011–2022 | Grivel works at Ubisoft on multiple titles |
| Dec 2021 | Splinter Cell Remake announced using Snowdrop |
| 2021–2022 | Grivel serves as remake director |
| Late 2022 | Grivel leaves for EA to work on Battlefield 6 |
| 2024 | Brief return to Ubisoft Toronto; later joins a studio that closed |
| 2025 | Animated and audio projects; Pandora Tomorrow re-release |
| 2025 (recent) | Grivel rejoins Ubisoft Toronto as Game Director for the remake |
What this means for you
- If you follow the series, Grivel’s return may make the remake steadier.
- Expect better creative continuity: the director knows the franchise and the project’s early vision.
- Do not expect a release date yet — Ubisoft has not announced one.
- Keep expectations balanced: leadership stability helps, but it doesn’t guarantee a quick finish.
Conclusion
David Grivel is back at Ubisoft Toronto to lead the Splinter Cell Remake. That brings renewed stability, clearer ideas, and reason for cautious optimism. It’s a positive development, but there’s still no release date — patience is needed.
Read more coverage and updates here:
https://mundobloxdicas.com.br/seu-remake-de-splinter-cell-ganha-de-volta-o-diretor-que-saiu-para-battlefield-ha-alguns-anos/
(Also see the original report and related links at the same source: https://mundobloxdicas.com.br/seu-remake-de-splinter-cell-ganha-de-volta-o-diretor-que-saiu-para-battlefield-ha-alguns-anos/)
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