New Ghost Recon game is in serious trouble, report says
Ubisoft's next Ghost Recon game is in worse shape than the company has let on. According to an exclusive report by Insider Gaming, the project — codenamed Project Over — failed internal alpha objectives and is now the subject of internal rumors about a full restart or outright cancellation. For a publisher already reporting a €1 billion operating loss for FY2026, either outcome would be a serious blow.
The alpha failure
Developers who spoke to Insider Gaming described a chaotic production environment: no clear creative vision, constant leadership reshuffles, and management repeatedly demanding sweeping changes mid-development. The internal alpha test, conducted recently, returned unsatisfactory results. Ubisoft responded by installing three new executives on the project — senior producer Bruno Galet, VP of production Jean-Baptiste Duval, and VP of the global creative office Julien Sansalone.
In an internal memo, Ubisoft described Project Over as having a "strong foundation" and expressed high hopes for the title. Developers on the ground are less optimistic. Whispers of a full restart or cancellation are circulating, and both paths carry enormous costs for a company that can't afford more write-downs.
A bad year gets worse
Ubisoft's financial position makes this especially precarious. The company booked a €650 million charge from game cancellations and delays in FY2026, part of a €1 billion operating loss. Ghost Recon is one of the flagship titles expected to anchor a turnaround — alongside Far Cry 7, which Insider Gaming editor Tom Henderson says is facing nearly identical problems.
The studio most closely associated with Ghost Recon, Red Storm Entertainment in Cary, North Carolina, was shut down in May 2026 with 105 layoffs — mid-project. Filling that institutional knowledge in a contracting games industry is not straightforward.
Project Over is Ubisoft's codename for the next Ghost Recon, targeting a 2027 release that many inside the company doubt is achievable.
Ubisoft has officially targeted a 2027 release window for both Project Over and Far Cry 7, a date already pushed back from an earlier 2026 plan. Given the current state of development, that window looks increasingly uncertain. Meanwhile, Call of Duty and EA's Battlefield are both pushing tactical military shooter content, leaving little room for a delayed or compromised Ghost Recon to find its footing.