A new official Ghost Recon release is now available to PS5 and Xbox Series X owners, with Ubisoft quietly launching Ghost Recon: Wildlands Definitive Edition nearly a decade after the original game. Ghost Recon: Wildlands remains one of Ubisoft’s most popular and enduring entries in the franchise, still maintaining solid player counts despite being ten years old and even outperforming newer games in the series.
Ghost Recon: Wildlands originally launched on March 7, 2017, placing players in a fictional open-world version of Bolivia controlled by the Santa Blanca cartel. Wildlands was a significant break from the traditional Ghost Recon formula, giving players far more freedom in gameplay and a strong emphasis on co-op play with a squad of up to four Ghosts. The shooter would go on to receive the Narco Road and Fallen Ghosts expansions, free missions, Ghost War PvP, plenty of crossover content, and a total of two years of post-launch support. Since 2017, Wildlands has maintained a dedicated audience despite being followed by Ghost Recon: Breakpoint in 2019, with many players still enjoying its setting, structure, and grounded cartel conflict over the newest entry’s sci-fi premise.
New Ghost Recon: Wildlands Release Appears on PS5 and Xbox Series X
Official store pages on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC have been updated as of July 6, 2026, with the new Ghost Recon: Wildlands Definitive Edition priced at $99.99 USD, containing the Season Pass, Year 2 Pass, Narco Road, Fallen Ghosts, Quick Start Pack, Deluxe Pack, and the new Nightfall Protocol and Cole Eye packs. According to the store pages, the Nightfall Protocol and Cold Eye packs are scheduled to become available in-game this August. Nightfall Protocol includes four characters, seven accessories, two parachutes, and four weapons, while Cold Eye includes four characters, three accessories, one parachute, and another four weapons. The official descriptions present these DLCs as equipment and character packs, and are not the rumored “Last Rites” story mission that has been making the rounds recently.
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However, Reddit reports claim that images on the Xbox game hub are advertising a much bigger update for Ghost Recon: Wildlands coming down the line. According to the promotional material, Wildlands on PS5 and Xbox Series X will soon receive 4K resolution support, 60 FPS gameplay, and the previously mentioned Last Rites mission, all planned for release in early August. A previous change to the PlayStation Store also fueled speculation about a native PS5 edition, although the current store page identifies Ghost Recon: Wildlands Definitive Edition as a PS4 version playable on PS5 via backward compatibility. Fans should note that while the Definitive Edition and August packs are real, Ubisoft’s recent statements have not publicly confirmed a new story expansion or console upgrades.
Although bundling existing content into one edition is a nice gesture, Wildlands getting 4K and 60 FPS support would be a seriously meaningful improvement if it comes out. Ghost Recon: Wildlands was originally designed for PS4 and Xbox One hardware, so a dedicated current-gen release could offer smoother combat, faster loading, better visibility, and improved responsiveness throughout the game. Adding a new mission nine years after launch would also give lapsed players a good reason to reinstall the game and see what else is new. What’s more, the timing of this release could indicate that Ubisoft may be trying to renew interest in Ghost Recon before revealing the franchise’s next major installment.
Ubisoft has not yet clarified whether existing owners will receive a free upgrade, whether the Definitive Edition is required, or whether an upgrade exists at all. The appearance of this new version of Ghost Recon: Wildlands lends recent rumors more credibility, suggesting a current-gen upgrade is coming soon, but so far, fans have only store updates and promotional image snapshots to go off of. With no significant releases coming down the pipeline for Ubisoft this year as it continues to restructure its business, players should watch for a formal announcement from Ubisoft soon, as the release date for Nightfall Protocol and Cold Eye approaches.
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March 7, 2017
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M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
