Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Frontline Explained
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Frontline is a cancelled live-service first-person massively multiplayer online PvP class-based tactical shooter battle royale game by Ubisoft announced on October 6, 2021. It was under development for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, plus Amazon Luna and Google Stadia.[1] [2] [3] On July 21, 2022, Ubisoft announced that it had cancelled development of the game.[4]
Development and cancellation
The first trailer received a large number of dislikes on YouTube.[5] Ubisoft promoted a giveaway for Ghost Recons 20 years anniversary.[6]
Due to an undisclosed reason, Ubisoft cancelled the alpha test and delayed it indefinitely.[7]
On January 28, 2022, Ubisoft launched a closed beta for the game under confidentiality agreements, although gameplay soon leaked onto Twitch. The footage was heavily criticized for being visually and conceptually similar to , another free-to-play battle royale game.
In July 2022, Ubisoft announced that it had cancelled the project.[8] [9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Phillips. Tom. October 5, 2021. Ghost Recon Frontline is a new and evolving free-to-play shooter for up to 102 players. October 6, 2021. Eurogamer.
- Web site: With 'Ghost Recon Frontline,' Ubisoft tries to cash in on the battle royale fad (again). October 6, 2021. Engadget. October 5, 2021 .
- Guisao. Jason. Ghost Recon Frontline Announced, Massive PVP Shooter With 'Epic 100+ Player Battles'. https://web.archive.org/web/20211006020336/https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/10/05/ghost-recon-frontline-announced-massive-pvp-shooter-with-epic-100-player-battles. dead. October 6, 2021. October 6, 2021. Game Informer.
- stephentotilo . 1550156608713510914 . Stephen Totilo on Twitter: "Ubisoft has canceled development of Splinter Cell VR and Ghost Recon Frontline (and two other unannounced games").
- Web site: October 5, 2021. Fans rebel after Ubisoft announces Ghost Recon Frontline. October 6, 2021. VentureBeat.
- Web site: Ghost Recon Wildlands And Breakpoint DLC Is Free For The Franchise's 20th Anniversary. October 14, 2021. GameSpot.
- News: Andy Chalk. October 13, 2021. Ghost Recon Frontline beta test delayed one day before it was set to start. PC Gamer. October 14, 2021.
- Web site: July 21, 2022 . Ghost Recon Frontline Battle Royale Canceled By Ubisoft . July 26, 2022 . ScreenRant.
- Web site: July 21, 2022 . Ubisoft Has Officially Stopped Development on Ghost Recon Frontline . July 26, 2022 . IGN.