Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Video Game Series
Series of military tactical shooters bearing the name of a popular American writer. The series was created by the Red Storm Entertaiment studio (now Ubisoft Red Storm), which still oversees its development. The rights to the brand, however, are in Ubisoft’s possesion.
The plot of the games in the Ghost Recon series isn’t based on any of the books branded with Tom Clancy's name. In the course of the game, players take on the role of members of a fictional special unit, the titular "Ghosts" who are part of Delta Company of the 1st Battalion of the 5th Special Forces Group of the US Army. The formation is engaged in carrying out top-secret operations, usually deep behind enemy lines. In most titles under this banner, the story campaign is complemented by an extensive multiplayer mode.
The first installment in the series, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, was released in 2001 on PC, Xbox, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo GameCube. The game was very well received among critics and was considered one of the events of the year. Encouraged by its success, the developers at Red Storm Entertainment prepared three DLCs to their masterpiece: Desert Siege (2002), Island Thunder (2002), and Jungle Storm (2004). At the same time, work began on the sequel - Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2. It was released in 2004 exclusively on sixth-generation consoles, with Xbox owners being the only ones to receive an expansion a year later - the Summit Strike. The developers haven’t slowed down, as evidenced by the imminent releases of two more games in the series - Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 - they hit consoles and PCs in 2006 and 2007, confirming the brand’s good reputation. However, players had to wait for the next installment of the series until 2012, when Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier arrived on store shelves. After five years, however, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands was released and, in turn, its direct sequel, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, came out in 2019.
The series is complemented by a number of spin-offs, such as Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Predator (which was released for the PlayStation Portable in 2010), prepared for the Nintendo Wii console Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon (which was released in 2010 for the Nintendo 3DS), a 2011 strategy game titled Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars , or Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Phantoms, a multiplayer shooter made available to PC gamers in 2014.
In most games in the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon series the action is observed from a third-person perspective. In the course of the game, we have to demonstrate not only reflexes and an accurate eye, but also the ability to plan actions and command small squads of soldiers. Although until 2017 in titles from under this banner there was a division into missions, the game Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands introduced an open world to the series, where you can move freely on foot or by driving various vehicles and machines. In Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint the gameplay, on the other hand, tried to diversify with elements borrowed from RPGs and looter shooters. The commercial and artistic failure of this title, however, forced Ubisoft to revise its plans for the chosen direction of the brand.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Series Evolution
2019
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint
2017
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands
2014
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Phantoms
2012
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
2012
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Commander
2011
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
2010
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Predator
2007
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2
2006
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
2004
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2
2001
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint
October 4, 2019
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The seventh main installment in Ubisoft's Ghost Recon series. Breakpoint is an open-world third-person shooter expanding upon the mechanics of Ghost Recon: Wildlands, introducing some new features of its own, such as lack of AI-controlled allies and an injury system.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands
March 7, 2017
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Modern Conflicts, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The next installment in an action game series that originated in 2001. The series focuses on a famous American special squad known from the novels by Tom Clancy. The game was produced by a Parisian subsidiary of the Ubisoft company, also responsible for the previous installment, Future Soldier. The game is set in Bolivia, where a dangerous drug cartel spreads terror, violence, and lawlessness, unrestrained by the corrupted government authorities. Ghost Recon squad is sent into action in order to eliminate the key members of the criminal organization. Wildlands is revolutionary for the series, as it is the first time in the franchise's history when it takes the players into a vast, open world, which can be traversed on foot or by various vehicles – ground, aerial, or naval – resembling such franchises as Far Cry or Just Cause. The game was designed with both single player gameplay and multiplayer co-op for up to 4 players in mind.
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Expansion Packs:
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Narco Road April 18, 2017
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Fallen Ghosts June 6, 2017
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Phantoms
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.
Multiplayer action game with a third-person perspective (TPP), branded with the name of a popular writer of thriller novels. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Online is another Ubisoft production distributed on a free-to-play basis with the option of micropayments for certain items and facilities. The action of the game takes place in the near future. Players take on the roles of soldiers who equipped with futuristic weaponry take part in a global conflict between superpowers.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, Kinect, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Tactics, TPP, TPS.
The fifth major installment in the bestselling series of tactical TPP shooters signed with the name of the legendary writer Tom Clancy. The title was developed by a first party studio of the Ubisoft company. In the game, the player once again assumes the role of a special forces soldier who, together with his team, participates in a series of dangerous missions in such places as Zambia and Dagestan. As the title suggests, the game focuses on the newest achievements of military science, allowing the players to test many prototype weapons and even gadgets like the special camouflage thanks to which a soldier that isn’t moving becomes completely invisible. Similarly as in the previous installments of the series, Future Soldier focuses mostly on the tactical aspect and the necessity to coordinate actions in a group. The single-player campaign is supplemented with an advanced multiplayer mode. Fans of weapons can also use a special system which allows for assembly and disassembly of customized rifles and pistols from a few dozen available components.
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Expansion Packs:
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier - Raven Strike September 11, 2012
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Commander
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Browser, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based facebook tactical game belonging to the famous cycle created by Tom Clancy. We command a small unit of soldiers sent to carry out the most dangerous missions. The whole is based on a free model with micropayments.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.
Tom Clancy;s Ghos Recon: Shadow Wars is a turn-based strategy produced by Ubisoft. The player plays the role of the commander of an anti-terrorist unit sent with dangerous missions to various corners of the globe. The title exploits the technical capabilities of an innovative platform, including a three-dimensional display and a touch-screen assistant.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon (2010)
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon (2010) is a military shooter for Nintendo Wii users. The main characters of the game are two soldiers of the title unit of "ghosts". Those cut off from the rest of the team must get out of full opponents of Moscow. The creators foresaw 12 missions requiring not only an accurate eye, but also tactical skills. The game was produced by Ubisoft.
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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Predator
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Predator is a Tactical Third-Person View (TPP) tactical action game designed for the technical capabilities of the PlayStation Portable handheld console. The player takes control of the title unit of "Ghosts" and takes part in a dangerous military operation in Sri Lanka.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Tactics, TPP, TPS, Modern Conflicts.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 is the second part of a mini-series of popular tactical action games called "Ghosts".
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The third part of the series of tactical action games, created in the Red Storm team under the supervision of the popular writer of sensational novels - Tom Clancy. The action of this production takes place in 2013 in Mexico City.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 is the second installment of a series of tactical shootouts signed with the name of a well-known American writer. The action of the game was set in North Korea, where the title unit - the ghost - is sent to. Commanding soldiers of the elite unit, the player is to eliminate the forces of the Korean general, which threaten stability in this part of the world.
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Expansion Packs:
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike August 2, 2005
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Jungle Storm
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A tactical action game in which we take command of the title unit of "Spirits". To complete several complicated missions, played in a not very friendly environment.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, FPP, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Another tactical action game promoted by Tom Clancy's name. This time its heroes are members of the elite unit of soldiers "The Ghosts", who can be found everywhere where there is armed conflict.
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Expansion Packs:
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Desert Siege March 26, 2002
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Island Thunder September 24, 2002
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Frontline
December 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, Battle Royale, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Online, Shooters, Free-to-play.
Multiplayer FPS distributed in free-to-play model. In Ghost Recon: Frontline we find ourselves on a vast map and, depending on the mode, we compete with other players for intelligence data (which we then have to evacuate) or fight for control over strategic points.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Series News
Ubisoft unceremoniously reveals plans for new Ghost Recon game during shareholder meeting
In a recent shareholder meeting, Ubisoft's CEO mentioned plans for an upcoming Ghost Recon while also discussing the threat of premature game announcements.
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July 18, 2025
Ubisoft made a „difficult but necessary decision.” It concerns a studio with nearly 30 years of history
Ubisoft has made layoffs at its Red Storm division, which was responsible for the Tom Clancy series, among other things. The decision is part of previously announced cost reductions.
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July 9, 2025
Ubisoft's flagship shooter series is set to return no time soon. There are fresh reports about the new Ghost Recon
A new installment in the Ghost Recon series is set to launch in the fall of 2026. Acclaimed insider Tom Henderson provided the first information, led by the game's working title.
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July 1, 2025
Ghost Recon Breakpoint different editions. Which one should you buy on sale?
With Ubisoft Steam sale running until March 13th, we can get Ghost Recon Breakpoint for up to 90% off. But which edition is actually worth it? Let’s break down what each one offers.
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March 6, 2025
Project Gone, Ubisoft's Tactical Military Game About Complexities, Is Probably New Ghost Recon (Rumor)
Reports of a tactical shooter Project Gone from Ubisoft surfaced online. Most likely, this is about the new installment of the Ghost Recon series.
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July 1, 2024
Ubisoft’s Upcoming Ghost Recon Is Expected to Draw Inspiration From COD: Modern Warfare, Battlefield, and Ready or Not (Rumor)
Ubisoft is allegedly taking inspiration from the Call of Duty and Battlefield series for the next installment of Ghost Recon. Acclaimed insider Tom Henderson has revealed more details about the next installment in this popular shooter series.
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March 11, 2024
It's Perfect Time to Revisit Ghost Recon Breakpoint - Great FPP Mod and Sale on Steam
Four years after its release, one can finally recommend Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint without fear. The impressive mod provides a return to the roots of the series, the game has been heavily discounted on Steam, and its current technical condition leaves little to be desired.
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November 27, 2023
Ubisoft Will Shut Down Servers of 10 More Games in January 2024, Including Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft has unveiled a list of 10 games that will soon lose access to online features. Among them are several installments of the Assassin's Creed series.
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October 31, 2023
First Person Perspective Mod for Ghost Recon Breakpoint Explained
If you would like to play Ghost Recon: Breakpoint in FPP, you can find out here if there is a modification that will enable you to do so.
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January 25, 2023
Best Pistols in Ghost Recon Breakpoint
What are the best pistols in Ghost Recon: Breakpoint? You will learn the answer to this question in the following guide.
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January 25, 2023