Ubisoft's Next Ghost Recon Game Reportedly Encounters Significant Development Issues

Ubisoft's next Ghost Recon title, internally referred to as Project OVR, is reportedly encountering significant development hurdles. The project recently failed to meet Ubisoft's objectives during an internal review, according to a new report.

Unnamed sources attribute these issues to "unrealistic deadlines and poor planning and management." In response, Ubisoft reportedly rejected alternative production plans put forth by Project OVR's directors. The company is now said to be taking a more direct approach, bringing in additional executives to oversee the game's development.

Despite an internal memo describing Project OVR as having a "strong" foundation, the project's future is uncertain, with potential outcomes ranging from a complete reboot to outright cancellation or redirection to other projects. Reports also indicate that "silent layoffs" have already affected the Project OVR team, with more potentially on the horizon.

This news follows recent developments where Ubisoft reportedly shut down studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade. These studios were involved with titles such as Rainbow Six Mobile, Far Cry 6, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and support for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.

In May, Ubisoft disclosed a record operating loss of €1.3 billion for its 2025-2026 fiscal year. However, the company also projected a potential return to profitability in the 2027-28 and 2028-29 fiscal years, banking on upcoming titles including Assassin's Creed Hexe, a new Far Cry, and the aforementioned Ghost Recon, which is anticipated to be a first-person shooter.

According to GameSpot, the future of Project OVR remains critical to Ubisoft's broader strategic plans.