Ghost Recon Celebrates 25 Years With Free Wildlands Mission
WHO:
Game Informer - Ubisoft is the publisher of the Ghost Recon franchise.
Game Informer - Irina-Gabriela Popa is the Ghost Recon live producer.
WHAT:
TechRadar - The new Ghost Recon game is confirmed to be in development, with Ubisoft stating, “For the past few years, we’ve been building the next chapter of Ghost Recon.”
Push Square - The PS5 update for Ghost Recon Wildlands includes support for 3D audio, DualSense haptic feedback, and faster SSD loading times.
Push Square - The game is currently discounted to $4.99/£4.49 as part of Sony’s Summer Sale until 12th August.
Game Informer - The narrative of the Last Rites mission centers on La Llorona seeking revenge against Bolivia’s cartels, the CIA, and Unidad for past wrongs.
Game Informer - The Last Rites update introduces features such as authentic reloading, the choice of having 1 or 2 primary weapons, and optional friendly fire.
Game Informer - Players can deactivate highlight glow for interactable objects and mute sounds to hidden UI elements for immersion.
Game Informer - Ubisoft held a livestream to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ghost Recon.
Game Informer - A free story update titled "Last Rites" is being released for Ghost Recon: Wildlands.
Game Informer - The update introduces a new antagonist named La Llorona and her cult, Los Penitentes.
Game Informer - The update includes 4K resolution and 60 fps gameplay on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Game Informer - New customization options allow players to adjust time of day, weather, and difficulty parameters.
Game Informer - The update features new items, including unreleased camos and 25th anniversary items.
Game Informer - The popular Predator mission is returning to Wildlands.
Game Informer - Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint will be free to play until August 10.
Game Informer - Ubisoft is giving away Ghost Recon: Future Soldier for free until August 13.
TechRadar - A new Ghost Recon game is confirmed to be in development.
WHERE:
Game Informer - The events of the Last Rites mission take place in Bolivia.
WHEN:
Game Informer - The free update for Wildlands is available now.
Game Informer - The free play period for Wildlands and Breakpoint runs until August 10.
Game Informer - Players can claim Ghost Recon: Future Soldier until August 13.
WHY:
Game Informer - Ubisoft aims to deliver a fun, fresh experience that stays true to the franchise's core elements, as stated by Irina-Gabriela Popa.
Game Informer - The livestream and updates are part of the celebration for the 25th anniversary of the Ghost Recon franchise.
Game Informer - Ubisoft aims to deliver a fun, fresh experience with the next Ghost Recon game while staying true to the franchise's core elements.
HOW:
Game Informer - Ubisoft is launching an Insider Program for the next Ghost Recon game to allow users to provide feedback and receive development updates.
(UPDATED August 7, 2026 16:46 UTC)
Ubisoft has officially confirmed that a new Ghost Recon game is in development, stating, “For the past few years, we’ve been building the next chapter of Ghost Recon.” In the meantime, players can enjoy an update for Ghost Recon Wildlands on PS5, which adds support for 3D audio, DualSense haptic feedback, and faster SSD loading times. Additionally, the game is currently available at a discounted price of $4.99 or £4.49 as part of Sony’s Summer Sale, which runs until August 12th.
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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 12:41 UTC)
The latest update for the game features the Last Rites mission, where La Llorona seeks revenge against Bolivia’s cartels, the CIA, and Unidad for past injustices. This update also introduces new gameplay elements like authentic reloading, the option to carry one or two primary weapons, and the ability to enable friendly fire, along with options to deactivate highlight glow and mute sounds for a more immersive experience. Ubisoft is committed to providing a fun and fresh experience while staying true to the franchise's core elements, as noted by Irina-Gabriela Popa.
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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 00:55 UTC)
Ubisoft celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Ghost Recon franchise with a livestream, announcing a free story update titled "Last Rites" for Ghost Recon: Wildlands, which introduces a new antagonist named La Llorona and her cult, Los Penitentes. The update is now available and features enhanced gameplay with 4K resolution and 60 fps on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, along with new customization options and the return of the popular Predator mission. Additionally, players can enjoy Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint for free until August 10, and claim Ghost Recon: Future Soldier for free until August 13, while Ubisoft is also developing a new Ghost Recon game and launching an Insider Program for player feedback.