Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands

Last Rites launched as a standalone narrative mission set in a darker Bolivia, giving Ghost Recon Wildlands a substantial late-life content drop. The Jungle Moved also brought back the Predator, while current-generation players received 4K/60 FPS support and expanded gameplay customization.

• Last Rites: The update added a new main-menu-accessible mission, the La Llorona cult as a new threat, two Operator Skins, and an Iconic Skin.
  • The Jungle Moved returned the Predator mission to Caimanes Province with new challenges.
  • La Llorona added cult-controlled territories and a resurgent Unidad presence to the mission’s hostile environments.
  • The September 15 patch restored missing Latin American voices and subtitles in Last Rites on Steam.
• Gameplay customization: Ghost Parameters, HUD and Difficulty Options, and World and Session Settings expanded control over enemy behavior, realism, weather, enemy firepower, and Health Regeneration Delay. Campaign Daily Challenges were removed because they conflicted with the new options.
• Technical and co-op upgrades: Ghost Recon Wildlands reached 4K resolution and 60 FPS on current-generation consoles, while restored Ubisoft Connect compatibility let Steam players join Ubisoft Connect friends in co-op. The September patch also improved loading times, including cases affected by e-core issues.
• Definitive Edition and unlocks: The Definitive Edition bundled the base game with all previous DLC, while Cold Eye and Nightfall Protocol added new cosmetic Operator Skins. All Ghost War Classes became freely unlockable, with various weapons unlocked by default.
• 25th Anniversary Free Play Event: The 25th Anniversary Free Play Event opened Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint to free players through August 10, with the Predator Event active as part of the celebration.

Tracked sources for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands were limited between 2024-03-06 and 2025-03-06, with only 1 verified change captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Steam Achievements Added and sits between Operation Oracle Missions on 2019-05-02 (new_content) and Last Rites Standalone Mission on 2026-08-07 (dlc_release), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2024-12-16 - Steam Achievements Added: Steam Achievements are now available for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, retroactively unlocking previously completed accomplishments..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Operation Oracle Missions on 2019-05-02 (new_content).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was Last Rites Standalone Mission on 2026-08-07 (dlc_release).

Operation Oracle Missions launched on May 2, 2019, introducing two new missions to Ghost Recon Wildlands. Players also gained access to the Walker Tattoo Reward and the Executioner CQC Finisher Reward by completing these missions. In addition to this major content drop, the game received various balance changes and performance improvements.

• Balance Changes:

  • The Sapper's drone mine limit was restricted to three simultaneous mines.
  • Sapper's drone health was reduced to align better with the Medic and Guerrilla classes.

• Performance Improvements:

  • Nvidia Ansel performance was enhanced when using the Nvidia driver 418.91.
  • The ping function in Ghost War was improved to reduce high ping conditions.

• Visual Updates:

  • The Night Vision effect was updated to a newer yellow filter.
  • AOR1 camo colors were updated for more authenticity.

Special Operation 3 launched on December 11, 2018, introducing a wealth of new content to Ghost Recon Wildlands, including new missions and maps. The Year 2 Pass also provided early access to new classes and modes, enhancing gameplay options for players.

• New PvE Mode: Guerrilla mode launched on February 26, 2019, challenging players to survive waves of enemies with unique rewards.

  • New Class: The Sapper class joined the roster on the same date, featuring unique abilities tailored for team support.
  • New Maps: Two new maps, Gas Station and Airbase, were added to Ghost War for more strategic gameplay.

• Ghost Mode Introduction: Added on July 24, 2018, this new mode introduced permadeath mechanics and a more immersive gameplay experience.

• Class Updates: Special Operation 3 introduced new Ghost War classes, including Vanguard and Sharpshooter, on December 10, 2018, providing players with more tactical options in combat.

• Gameplay Enhancements: The Daily Challenges system transitioned from seasonal challenges to daily tasks on February 26, 2019, increasing player engagement with enhanced rewards.

  • AI Teammate Toggle: Players gained the ability to toggle AI teammates on or off for a solo experience, enhancing the game's flexibility.

• Prestige Economy Revamp: Significant changes to the Prestige economy were made, improving item drop rates and rewards across the board, with updates rolled out on December 10, 2018, and July 24, 2018.

Fallen Ghosts Expansion launched on May 30, 2017, introducing a wealth of new content including missions, weapons, and a new enemy faction. Alongside this, the Predator Challenge Event offered players a unique experience hunting the iconic character from the original film. These major updates marked a significant period for Ghost Recon Wildlands.

• Fallen Ghosts Expansion: Released on May 30 for season pass owners and June 6 for individual purchase, it featured:

  • 15 New Missions and 4 New Bosses: Expanding gameplay across three regions.
  • 25 New Weapons: Including six exclusives like sniper rifles and a crossbow with explosive arrows.
  • New Skills and Level Cap Increase: Raised to 35, introducing advanced abilities such as Drone Updates.

• New Game Modes:

  • Extraction Mode in Ghost War: Launched on January 25, allowing teams to alternate between offense and defense to extract hostages.
  • Ranked Mode: Introduced on December 20, providing a competitive environment for players to climb ranks.

• Seasonal Events:

  • Live Season Challenges: Launched on April 18, offering weekly objectives and rewards, with Season Two continuing the trend in May.

• Gameplay Adjustments:

  • Stealth Mission Alert Window: Implemented on May 17, giving players a brief chance to neutralize alerted enemies.
  • Redeployment at Mission Start: Introduced to improve player experience.

• Balance Changes:

  • Predator Class HP Adjustments: Made on January 25, removing specific HP bonuses and adjusting other stats for better balance.