Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands could be getting a current-gen upgrade with a Definitive Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. An advertisement shared on the Wildlands subreddit, reportedly seen on the game's Xbox Game Hub, indicates the enhanced version will include a new mission and support for 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. The advertisement also suggests that the Definitive Edition will bundle all previously released add-ons from the game's two yearly season passes. While Ghost Recon Wildlands is already playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S via backward compatibility, a native release is expected to unlock higher resolutions and frame rates.
This potential release aligns with Ubisoft's upcoming Ghost Recon anniversary announcements. The official Ghost Recon X account has stated that more news will be shared on August 6th, coinciding with the series' 25th anniversary. An expiration date of August 7th on the leaked advertisement further fuels speculation that this reveal is imminent. This pattern echoes the recent release of The Division's Definitive Edition, which also leaked ahead of its immediate availability. However, that edition was confirmed to be a compilation of the base game and all DLC rather than a remaster or remake.
The potential for a Wildlands re-release comes as the game approaches its tenth anniversary next March. While the original release was generally well-received, a previous report from Insider Gaming suggests that Ghost Recon Wildlands is one of several legacy titles from Ubisoft that are slated to receive similar upgrades. Watch Dogs: Legion is reportedly another title in development for this treatment. This move may suggest a focus on established titles over newer ones, especially considering the critical reception of Ghost Recon Breakpoint at launch, which required significant post-release overhauls.