Ethan Crossfield 
In a year where major publishers are reshaping studios and cutting costs, Ubisoft’s next steps for Ghost Recon are suddenly in the spotlight. Reports now suggest the upcoming Project OVR is struggling internally—raising the possibility that the game could be rebooted or even cancelled.
What’s happening with Project OVR
Ubisoft’s recent turbulence appears to be spilling into its next Ghost Recon project. The game—codenamed Project OVR—has reportedly landed in a poor state, with a future that could involve a reboot or cancellation depending on how leadership responds.
Ghost Recon has not received a new release since 2019’s Breakpoint, and the series’ direction has been a topic of change. After recent third-person open-world entries, reports indicate Ubisoft may be pivoting back toward a first-person tactical approach for Project OVR.
Adding to the concern, Ubisoft reportedly confirmed the rumored return to first-person shooter roots for the next game. However, that shift may not be the only problem. According to an internal memo cited by Insider Gaming, Project OVR failed to meet internal objectives during its current Alpha stage.
Failed internal review, management changes, and developer worry
The internal memo reportedly circulated at Ubisoft and flagged shortcomings tied to Project OVR’s progress. Anonymous developers—contacted as part of the internal inquiry—allegedly pointed to poor management and unrealistic deadlines as contributing factors to the project’s weak internal review.
To address the situation, the memo indicates executives Bruno Galet and Jean-Baptiste Duval have been brought in to lead and supervise work more directly. The intent, as described in the document, is to be more hands-on with development going forward.
That change has not calmed everyone. Developers reportedly fear Project OVR could face a reboot or cancellation, and they’re also concerned for the studios involved. In addition, production plans for Ghost Recon were reportedly pitched to Ubisoft HQ after the recent review, but the memo suggests leadership rejected the proposals.
Ubisoft’s broader struggles and what they mean for Ghost Recon
Project OVR’s troubles arrive during a difficult stretch for Ubisoft overall. The publisher has reportedly closed multiple studios following underperformance and declining revenue across major franchises, contributing to an operating loss of €1.3 billion over the past year.
Ubisoft has also shuttered studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade as part of cost-cutting efforts—described as the seventh and eighth Ubisoft studios to face layoffs or closures within three years. For Ghost Recon specifically, developers are said to be bracing for further “silent layoffs,” with reports that such cuts have already hit the project’s development teams.
With nearly seven years since the last Ghost Recon release, the current problems could extend the wait further. Still, there’s a small note of optimism: the internal memo reportedly states Project OVR has a strong foundation. For Ubisoft, that matters—especially if the company wants to bring back players who may have drifted away after Breakpoint’s controversies and criticisms.
Beyond Ghost Recon, Ubisoft’s pipeline also includes other upcoming releases mentioned in the same reporting context, including Far Cry 7 and Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, which are framed as potential turning points for the next year.
Key points
- Project OVR reportedly failed internal objectives at the Alpha stage, according to an internal Ubisoft memo.
- Anonymous developers cite poor management and unrealistic deadlines as drivers of the failed review.
- Ubisoft leadership reportedly brought in Bruno Galet and Jean-Baptiste Duval to supervise development more directly.
- Developers fear Project OVR could be rebooted or cancelled amid ongoing Ubisoft studio cutbacks.
| Topic | What’s reported |
|---|---|
| Project name | Project OVR (upcoming Ghost Recon) |
| Development status | Failed internal objectives at current Alpha stage |
| Design direction | Return to first-person tactical shooter roots |
| Series timing | No new Ghost Recon release since 2019’s Breakpoint |
Expert View
For the market, this story signals how quickly franchise momentum can erode when internal milestones slip—especially at a time when Ubisoft is actively trimming capacity. A failed Alpha review, leadership intervention, and reported rejection of proposed production plans all point to a project that may need its scope and schedule redefined. For Ghost Recon’s community and the broader tactical shooter scene, the upside is that the franchise is being steered back toward first-person play; the risk is that financial and staffing pressures could delay delivery—or force a restart—before players ever get a clear vision of what the next Ghost Recon is meant to be.
