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Ubisoft Gives Away Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Updates Wildlands for 25th Anniversary
Ubisoft is giving away Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier free on PC via Ubisoft Connect until August 13, 2026, as part of the franchise's 25th anniversary celebration; players can claim the game permanently though multiplayer servers are offline. Concurrent promotions include limited free-to-play access to Wildlands and Breakpoint through August 10, series-wide discounts up to 95 percent, and a major "Last Rites" update to Wildlands featuring 4K 60 FPS support, new missions, and expanded customization.
Quick Facts
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier made permanently free to claim on PC
- Limited free-to-play access offered for Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint
- "Last Rites" update released for Ghost Recon Wildlands
- Series-wide discounts up to 95 percent announced
- Ghost Recon Insider Program registration opened
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Ubisoft is marking the Ghost Recon franchise's 25th anniversary with a series-wide promotion that includes a permanent free claim of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier on PC. Players can redeem the 2012 tactical shooter via Ubisoft Connect until August 13, 2026, by logging into their account and adding it to their library. The game will remain permanently tied to the player's account. Chris Watters, Ubisoft's Senior Editorial Communications Manager, announced the offer during the official anniversary presentation, urging players not to purchase the title when claiming it free is available.
The free claim grants full access to Future Soldier's single-player narrative campaign, which spans Bolivia, Zambia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, and Norway in a futuristic setting. However, the game's online multiplayer features are no longer functional due to previous server decommissioning. The game earned a Metacritic score of 79 upon its original 2012 release across Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. To run the game, users need a minimum configuration of Windows 10, a 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium D or 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon X2 4400+ processor, 2 GB RAM, 512 MB DirectX-compatible graphics card, and 25 GB storage.
Concurrently, Ubisoft is offering limited free-to-play access to Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint on console and PC through August 10, 2026. A major update called "Last Rites" released August 6 for Wildlands introduces 4K 60 FPS performance on PS5 and PS5 Pro, new story missions set in Bolivia against the Los Penitentes faction led by La Llorona, expanded customization options for gameplay difficulty and environmental settings, free access to all Ghost War PvP classes, and the return of the Predator event. The update was developed based on community play pattern analysis and player feedback gathered over Wildlands' live service period.
Series-wide discounts reach up to 95 percent across all previous Ghost Recon titles on Xbox, PlayStation, Ubisoft Connect, and Steam through the anniversary period. Additionally, Ubisoft opened registration for the Ghost Recon Insider Program, allowing players to participate in development feedback for future titles.
Why This Matters
Ubisoft's 25th-anniversary promotion directly affects player acquisition and engagement across its Ghost Recon catalog. The permanent free claim of Future Soldier removes purchase friction for PC players through 2026, while the Last Rites update for Wildlands introduces technical improvements (4K 60 FPS on PS5) and expanded content that may drive returning and new player engagement. Series-wide discounts and limited free-to-play windows for Wildlands and Breakpoint (ending August 10, 2026) create a measurable engagement window for the franchise. The Insider Program registration opens community feedback channels for future development priorities.
Timeline & Sources
Aug 6, 2026
WireUbisoft releases "Last Rites" update for Ghost Recon Wildlands
Aug 7, 2026
WireUbisoft announces free claim promotion for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier during 25th anniversary presentation
Aug 10, 2026
WireFree-to-play period for Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint ends
Aug 13, 2026
WireFree claim period for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier ends
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Sources
- Ubisoft Gratiskan Game Ghost Recon Future Soldier di PChttps://www.publika.id/MediaAug 7, 2026
- Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is free to claim on PC for the next weekVideo Games ChronicleMediaAug 6, 2026
- For Limited Time: Ubisoft Makes Ghost Recon Future Soldier Free For PC PlayersUbergizmoMediaAug 7, 2026
- Ubisoft Gratiskan Game Ghost Recon dan Luncurkan Pembaruan WildlandsAchmad Nur HidayatMediaAug 7, 2026
- Ubisoft Rilis Pembaruan Ghost Recon Wildlands dan Gratiskan Future Soldierhttps://www.publika.id/MediaAug 7, 2026
- 「ゴーストリコン ワイルドランズ」，無料アップデート「Last Rites」配信。PC/PS5/XBOX Series X|S向け4K/60fps対応や「プレデター」イベント復活も4Gamer.netMediaAug 7, 2026