Ethan Crossfield 
Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon 25th anniversary presentation delivered an immediate reason to return to Ghost Recon Wildlands, alongside free access opportunities and the first confirmation that a new mainline game is in development. Wildlands’ Last Rites story update is available today, while enhanced performance, new customization tools, returning content, and a selection of free games and discounts give players several ways to engage with the franchise now.
What changed in Ghost Recon Wildlands
Last Rites adds a new storyline built around La Llorona, a masked figure seeking revenge against Bolivia’s cartels, the CIA, and Unidad. Players must fight her followers, Los Penitentes, before confronting her directly. The missions are designed around difficult terrain, reduced visibility, and limited support, giving the update a more demanding PvE focus.
The technical upgrade is equally significant for returning players. Wildlands now supports 4K resolution and 60 frames per second on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with additional graphical improvements. New tools let players set the time of day and weather for missions, while individual difficulty settings can be adjusted without replacing the selected difficulty template. This allows, for example, an easy overall setting with stronger enemy damage and durability.
Who should play now and what is included
Last Rites also brings several options that were previously tied to Ghost Mode and other PvE modes. Players can enable authentic reloading, choose between one or two primary weapons, and turn friendly fire on or off. Interface-focused options include removing the glow from interactable objects, hiding the preview sightline for throwable equipment, and muting sounds connected to hidden UI elements.
The update is accompanied by a broad selection of free items, including unreleased camouflage patterns, content formerly exclusive to Mercenaries, and new anniversary-themed gear. The popular Predator mission is also returning, making this a particularly useful time for players who missed that crossover activity or want to revisit Wildlands with the new settings and performance options.
What comes next for Ghost Recon
Ubisoft announced extended free access for Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint, with both games playable in full from today through August 10. Breakpoint is also receiving a 25th anniversary bundle containing special rewards. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, released in 2012, is being given away through Ubisoft Connect; players need an account and must add it to their library by August 13. A franchise-wide sale offering 95 percent off is available across PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Ubisoft Connect.
The publisher also confirmed that the next Ghost Recon title is in development. Ubisoft says the project is entering closed testing, with an Insider Program intended to provide selected players with early access, development updates, and opportunities to submit feedback. The stated focus remains tactical action, large-scale operations, credible military storytelling, and the Ghost Unit, but no release timing or further platform information was provided.
What players should know
- Last Rites is a free Wildlands story update available today.
- Wildlands supports 4K and 60 fps on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Wildlands and Breakpoint are free to play through August 10.
- Future Soldier can be claimed through Ubisoft Connect until August 13.
- The next Ghost Recon game is confirmed, but Ubisoft has not announced a release date or platforms.
Expert View
The anniversary presentation is most valuable for current and returning Wildlands players, since Last Rites combines new narrative content with meaningful performance and accessibility options. The free weekend and Future Soldier giveaway lower the barrier for newcomers, while the new-game announcement gives long-term fans a reason to watch Ubisoft’s Insider Program. However, the next Ghost Recon remains an early project with no launch details, so it is better treated as a development update than an imminent reveal.
