Ubisoft announced that there will be a free, special Splinter Cell mission in Ghost Recon Wildlands that will feature the legendary Sam Fisher with the voice of Michael Ironside. This will be part of Special Operation I, the first major addition of the second year of editorial content for the game.
After completing the Splinter Cell mission, players will receive unique items such as Sam's iconic sonar goggles, a new night vision filter, and more. Although the mission will be available in the game forever, these rewards will only be available until the end of the special challenge, which runs until May 16. In addition to rewards for completing the quest, players will be able to personalize and arm their Spirits using Splinter Cell Equipment Pack, which includes new personalization items and new weapons, such as Karambit knife, unique melee blade, inspired by Splinter Cell: Blacklist or fully personalized prototype SC 4000 Splinter Cell assault rifle.
Special Operation 1 is also Echelon, a new assault class available in all PvP modes, which will extend the Ghost War cast to 18 unique classes. Echelon is part of the team of the 4th eszelon Sam Fisher, and therefore has access to the latest technologies, such as the ability of a sonar impulse, which allows him to see enemies behind the walls (at a short distance) and gain a tactical advantage over the enemy unit. Players in Ghost War will gain early access to the new class by spending prestige points or through the 2nd year pass.
