Ghost Recon Wildlands Gets Free Last Rites Update With 4K and 60fps Support
The update's removal of paid battle crates and the opening of previously exclusive rewards to all players signals a shift in how Ubisoft monetizes a nine-year-old title during its anniversary push.
Key Facts
- Ubisoft released the free Last Rites update for Ghost Recon Wildlands on August 7, 2026.
- The update adds 4K resolution and 60fps support on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- The Predator mission "The Jungle Moved" returns in the Caimanes province, with the Predator Bio Mask as a reward.
- Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint are free to play from August 7 through August 10, 2026.
- Ubisoft confirmed development of a new Ghost Recon game during the 25th anniversary showcase on August 6, 2026.
Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, Game Spark.
Ubisoft released the free update "Last Rites" for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands on August 7, 2026, as part of the Ghost Recon series' 25th anniversary. The update adds a new standalone mission set in territory controlled by the cult Los Penitentes, led by the vengeful La Llorona. Players can launch the mission directly from the main menu without clearing the main campaign. On PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the game now runs at 4K resolution and 60fps, with improved long-distance rendering, lighting, and shadows. New customization options include Ghost Parameters, HUD and Difficulty Options, and World and Session Settings, letting players adjust enemy firepower, vehicle durability, reload animations, and mission time of day. The popular Predator mission "The Jungle Moved" returns in the Caimanes province, rewarding players with the Predator Bio Mask, and the Predator Pack is back in the store. Battle Crates and Prestige Crates are no longer sold, with their items now available as Collections. A Definitive Edition bundles the base game, both season passes, and all DLC for new players.
- Ubisoft streamed the Ghost Recon 25th Anniversary Showcase on August 6, one day before the update went live.
- Wildlands launched overseas on March 7, 2017, and in Japan on March 9 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
- The game is set in near-future Bolivia and supports up to 4-player co-op plus a 4v4 PvP mode called Ghost War.
- New Ghost Parameters allow realistic reload animations, one or two primary weapons, and revival options in all modes, not just certain ones.
- The Predator Pack includes the Predator Helmet with thermal vision and Predator Wrist Blades with a special CQC finisher.
- A new Predator Premium Pack DLC instantly unlocks the Predator mission rewards.
- Clearing Last Rites unlocks two new operator skins and one iconic skin, plus the Ghost Recon Unit Est. 2001 item set and new dirt bike skins.
- The previously paid Scott Mitchell and John Kozak skins are now free and renamed.
- Six previously unreleased camouflages, including Snow Digital, Snow Wood, and Carbon Fiber, are unlocked by default.
- Ghost Recon Breakpoint (2019) is also free to play from August 7 through August 10, with a 25th anniversary bundle available.
- Ghost Recon Future Soldier (2012) is free via Ubisoft Connect until August 13, and a sale offers up to 95% off series titles on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Ubisoft Connect.
- Irina-Gabriela Popa, live producer for Ghost Recon, said of the next game: "While maintaining the essence of Ghost Recon, such as tactical action, large-scale operations, and realistic military storytelling, we aim to deliver a fresh and enjoyable experience."
- The Insider Program gives registered players early access to closed tests and development updates.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.