A reliable industry insider has revealed that Ubisoft is approaching the final stages of development for the next installment in the Ghost Recon franchise, potentially bringing significant changes to the tactical shooter series. The most recent mainline release, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, debuted nearly six years ago, representing the longest gap between franchise entries to date.

The Ghost Recon series has maintained a relatively low profile in recent years following several disappointing releases. While 2017's Ghost Recon Wildlands received generally positive reception, its 2019 successor Breakpoint faced criticism for its narrative execution, mission design, microtransactions, and the controversial integration of Ubisoft Quartz NFTs in 2021. The franchise's challenges continued with the 2022 cancellation of Ghost Recon Frontline, a free-to-play battle royale project that generated overwhelmingly negative feedback during testing.

According to a recent report from Insider Gaming, credible source Tom Henderson claims the next Ghost Recon project (codenamed Ovr) is preparing for internal alpha testing later this year. Henderson estimates the development timeline from alpha to release at approximately twelve months, potentially positioning the game for a fall 2026 launch window.

Henderson's previous reports suggest Ubisoft intends to return the Ghost Recon franchise to its tactical origins with Ovr. The new installment will reportedly abandon the third-person open-world format of recent entries in favor of a first-person military simulation approach. Described as combining elements of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Ready or Not, the game will emphasize realistic tactical combat within the context of a fictional "Naiman War" conflict.

If these reports prove accurate, Ubisoft may officially reveal Project Ovr later this year as part of its 2026 release slate. This strategic return to the series' foundational gameplay could help rebuild fan trust following recent franchise missteps and Ubisoft's broader financial challenges.