What changed in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands in 2017

Leaving a ranked game results in strikes that can lead to temporary bans, with increasing penalties for repeated offenses.

Ranked games are divided into Seasons lasting two months, with a reset of ranks at the beginning of each Season.

Players earn bonus XP for completed ranked matches and Prestige credits for bracket promotions.

The Tech class has been redesigned to increase its effectiveness against drones.

A new Marksman class called Pathfinder has been added, equipped with a crossbow and special abilities.

Players are divided into 6 brackets based on Matchmaking Rating: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Elite.

Decreased the Access Point activation timer for Uplink to 150 seconds.

A new class inspired by Dutch from the Predator movie, featuring a battle rage mode.

A new page to view player stats, including weapon stats on the Gunsmith page.

Ranked mode features a new matchmaking system allowing players to play Elimination and Uplink.

Mines have been added back to the Sniper's class loadout.

MMR is based on individual round results rather than the entire match outcome, affecting promotions and demotions.

Recon tower now marks players for 45 seconds.

HUD settings should no longer reset on each update.

A new ranked mode system has been introduced, allowing players to compete and climb the ladder.

Ranked play becomes accessible once players reach level 15, or if they have already reached Prestige.

A new challenge featuring the Predator character from the original movie, available from December 14 through early January.

Players are divided into 6 brackets based on Matchmaking Rating: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Elite.

Tech class redesigned to increase effectiveness with new jammer capabilities.

Leaving a ranked game incurs strikes that can lead to temporary bans, with increasing penalties for repeated offenses.

Fixed an issue causing the game language to reset to English when entering the Ghost War menu.

Ranked mode features a new matchmaking system allowing players to play Elimination and Uplink.

Three customization presets are now available for each class, speeding up the player ready process.

The quit penalty system has been improved with strikes-out, temporary bans, and warning popups.

Ranked Mode is now available in Ghost War, unlocked at level 15, allowing players to climb ranks from Bronze to Elite.

Introduction of 15 new customization items inspired by the original Predator movie, including weapons and a new close combat move.

Ranked games are divided into Seasons lasting two months, with placement rounds determining starting ranks.

Players earn bonus XP for completed ranked matches and additional rewards for bracket promotions at the end of a Season.

New maps added: Ruins and Jungle Base for Elimination; Scrapyard and Urban Incursion for Uplink.

HUD settings should no longer reset on each update.

Ranked play becomes accessible once players reach level 15, or if they have already reached Prestige.

A special challenge featuring the Predator from December 14 through early January, where players can hunt the creature.

New penalties for quitting matches, including strikes and temporary bans.

Cooldown increased from 40 seconds to 60 seconds.

Three customization presets added for each class, with instant saving of changes.

Mines added back to Sniper’s class loadout.

Fixed an issue where aim assist was reset when selecting a new class.

Fixed an issue where night vision mode would not be kept when returning from drone.

A new Assault class called Predator has been added, equipped with M16 rifle or MG121 LMG and unique abilities.

Players' ranks are displayed with their nametags in the match lobby, on the tacmap, and in match summaries.

Access Point activation timer decreased to 150 seconds.

MMR is based on individual round results rather than the overall match outcome, affecting promotions and demotions.

A new class inspired by Dutch from the original movie, featuring a battle rage mode.

Increased the cooldown of the Sentinel's Satcom tracker from 40 seconds to 60 seconds.

Medic’s drone now auto-marks faster than other classes.

Recon tower now marks players for 45 seconds instead of the previous duration.

Fixed players being able to see the chat from a player they have blocked.

Fixed an issue where aim assist was reset when selecting a new class.

Fixed an issue where night vision mode would not be kept when returning from drone.

Introduction of 15 new customization items inspired by the Predator movie, including weapons and a new close combat move.

A new page in-game allows players to view all of their stats, including weapon stats.

Ranked Mode is now available in Ghost War, unlocked at level 15, allowing players to climb ranks from Bronze to Elite.

New maps added: Ruins and Jungle Base for Elimination; Scrapyard and Urban Incursion for Uplink.

A new ranked mode system has been introduced, allowing players to compete and climb the ladder.

Player ranks are displayed with their nametags in the match lobby, on the tacmap, and in match summaries.

A versatile frontline fighter with Battle Rage ability, available for purchase after one week.

A new class equipped with a crossbow, immune to mines and drone detection, available for purchase after one week.

Addressed a bug where players were shown negative XP points after matches, impacting those who leveled prior to the October 24 update.

Resolved issue where players were shown negative XP points after matches, affecting only those who began leveling prior to the October 24 update.

Press a button near a tall statue in Malca, a tribute to El Sueño's cartel.

Locate a button near a tall statue in Malca, related to El Sueño's cartel.

Find a button on a hill in La Cruz that triggers a pleasant surprise when pressed.

Discover a giant blue button at the dam in Pucara that players are encouraged not to press.

Find a large explosion in the Salt Flats of Koani, showcasing the 'Don't Press Me' concept.

Collect statues of the Earth Mother from shrines scattered in the mountains.

Encounter a special owl in Libertad province that reacts when shot.

Collect statues of the Earth Mother from shrines scattered in the mountains.

Experience a massive explosion in the Salt Flats of Koani, part of the 'Don't Press Me' concept.

Discover various Easter Eggs including buttons that trigger unique events and hidden statues.

Located at the giant dam in Pucara, this button offers a surprising reaction when pressed.

Find an unusual chair in the northern part of the Koani region.

Located on a hill in La Cruz, pressing this button leads to a pleasant surprise.

Find a mysterious chair in the northern part of the Salt Flats.

In Libertad province, find a special owl that reacts when hit.

Players will face a new enemy faction called Los Extranjeros, featuring four new types of enemies with unique abilities.

The level cap is raised to 35, introducing new skills for players to unlock, including advanced drone capabilities and weapon skills.

The level cap is raised to 35, introducing new skills like Drone Updates, Flash Drone, and more.

Fallen Ghosts introduces 25 new weapons, including six exclusive ones, such as assault rifles, sniper rifles, and a crossbow.

The Fallen Ghosts expansion featuring new missions, weapons, skills, and enemies will be available on May 30 for season pass owners and June 6 for individual purchase.

Advanced and Expert difficulties have been adjusted to provide a greater challenge for players.

Fallen Ghosts introduces 25 new weapons, including six exclusive ones such as assault rifles, sniper rifles, and a crossbow with explosive arrows.

The Advanced and Expert difficulties have been adjusted to provide a greater challenge.

Players will face a new enemy faction, Los Extranjeros, featuring four new types of enemies with unique abilities.

The Fallen Ghosts campaign includes 15 new missions and four new bosses located in three different regions.

The Fallen Ghosts campaign includes 15 new missions and four new bosses located in three different regions.

Fallen Ghosts expansion featuring new missions, weapons, skills, and enemies will be available on May 30 for season pass owners and June 6 for individual purchase.

Introduced new focus, challenges, and rewards for the Live Season Challenges.

Fixed a bug preventing players from finishing the final mission if hot-joining after the first mission steps.

Full magazines no longer consumed when applying a suppressor in the gunsmith menu.

Fixed various bugs preventing mission completion across multiple missions.

The Kingslayer intro video no longer triggers upon game launch.

Full magazines are no longer consumed when applying a suppressor in the gunsmith menu.

Players can now alert teammates when downed.

Fixed various crashes and connectivity issues.

Fixed various issues specific to PC users.

Fixed and added various NPC dialogue barks.

Players can now alert teammates when downed.

Various animations and camera transitions polished.

Downed players will now redeploy at the mission starting point instead of a random location.

Fixed an issue preventing players from finishing the final mission when hot-joining.

Fixed various bugs across multiple missions preventing progression.

Introduced new granular HUD options and split existing options for better customization.

Fixed a bug where NPCs wouldn't detect the player when swimming next to them.

Fixed various issues with walls, stuck spots, and vehicle behavior.

Introduces new focus, challenges, and rewards.

Tagged resource crates are now granted to all teammates in the collecting player's zone.

Introductory Kingslayer video no longer triggers upon launch.

Fixed and added various NPC dialogue barks for better immersion.

Players now have a brief window to take down alerted enemies before failing a stealth mission.

HUD options split into more granular settings for better customization.

Polished various animations and camera transitions for improved visual quality.

Downed players will redeploy at the mission starting point.

Addressed various crashes and connectivity issues to improve game stability.

Fixed several issues specific to PC users, including HUD and controller bugs.

Players have a brief window to take down alerted enemies before failing stealth missions.

Fixed several issues with walls, traffic vehicles, and item pickups in the game world.

Fixed a bug where NPCs wouldn't detect the player when swimming next to them.

Fixed an issue where the game language was not automatically set if the Arabic language was set as the title's language, from the Steam client.

Fixed an issue where the screen would flicker when exiting the vehicle while using the Tobii Eye tracking device.

Fixed an issue where the screen would flicker when using nitro boost while being detected.

Fixed an issue where the gray screen when the character is downed was displayed in NVIDIA Ansel.

Fixed an issue where the screen would flicker when exiting the vehicle while using the Tobii Eye tracking device.

Fixed an issue where the gray screen when the character is downed was displayed in NVIDIA Ansel.

Players can request for help now while in down state.

Fixed an issue where the 360 screenshot in Ansel had visual corruption if Ansel was used while the Night Vision was activated.

Fixed an issue where the Weapon Fanatic achievement was not awarded if the weapon pack item was bought from the in game store.

Fixed an issue where the game would show an incorrect display resolution in the Video menu if ALT+TAB was used during the confirmation pop-up message.

Fixed an issue where the game would show an incorrect display resolution in the Video menu if ALT+TAB was used during the confirmation pop-up message.

Players can request for help now while in down state.

Fixed an issue where the 360 screenshot in Ansel had visual corruption if Ansel was used while the Night Vision was activated.

Fixed an issue where the screen would flicker when using nitro boost while being detected.

Fixed an issue where the Weapon Fanatic achievement was not awarded if the weapon pack item was bought from the in game store.

Fixed an issue where the game language was not automatically set if the Arabic language was set as the title's language, from the Steam client.

Fixed the fast travel icon not being displayed on the tacmap when using a Steam Controller.

Fixed the fast travel icon not being displayed on the tacmap when using a Steam Controller.

Five new missions per week, including solo, Task Force, and community challenges.

New in-game menu section to find current challenges and track progression.

New objectives available for players through Live Season Challenges starting April 18th.

Five new missions per week including solo, Task Force, and community challenges.

New menu section to track current challenges and player progression.

Introduction of Season One challenges with specific missions and rewards.

Details on Season One of the Live Season Challenges with specific missions and rewards.

New objectives available for players through Live Season Challenges starting April 18th.

First Live Season Challenges will be available starting April 18th, offering weekly objectives and seasonal rewards.

New matchmaking criteria based on difficulty level has been implemented.

Resolved various bugs related to NPCs not spawning or behaving incorrectly in missions.

Optimized radio content to provide a variety of dialogues and songs.

Addressed a bug that allowed players to exploit infinite XP in extract missions.

XP boosters will now show the number of hours they last.

Corrected the display of Kingslayer files in Media Luna and Inca Camina regions.

Optimized radio content randomization for a better experience.

Corrected the GPS route display for 'El Emisario' and 'Special Transport'.

Addressed issues with the ADV suppressor ability not functioning properly.

Fixed multiple bugs affecting missions including 'Marcus Jensen', 'Death Truck', and 'The Mole'.

Resolved various graphic corruption issues related to textures and NPC positioning.

Resolved a rare issue where players' XP bars would become stuck at a certain level.

Resolved the issue where mission NPCs would not spawn if the player left and returned to the area.

First Season of Live Season Challenges will be live on April 18th, offering weekly objectives and seasonal rewards.

Introduced new public matchmaking criteria based on difficulty level.

Addressed an exploit that allowed infinite XP gain during extract missions.

Addressed multiple stability issues to improve overall game performance.

Resolved the issue where 'The Chemist' would teleport when escaping.

Corrected the display of the season pass in the store when already purchased.

Corrected the issue where the season pass appeared as broken in the store when already purchased.

Resolved a bug where players could get stuck in menus after validating a tutorial.

Adjusted the position of a Legend collectible in the Media Luna province.

Corrected the display of Kingslayer files in Media Luna and Inca Camina regions.

Adjusted the location of a Legend collectible in the Media Luna province.

XP boosters will now show the number of hours they last.

Addressed multiple stability issues to improve overall game performance.

Resolved a bug causing 'The Chemist' to teleport under certain conditions.

Resolved various PC specific bugs including stability issues and UI control reminders.

Addressed issues with the ADV suppressor not functioning correctly.

Players can now use Type 95 LMG's Extended magazines upon purchase.

Corrected bugs that caused players to get stuck in menus and other UI elements.

Corrected the GPS displaying the route for 'El Emisario' instead of 'Special Transport'.

Resolved a rare issue where players' XP bars would not progress.

Resolved various graphic corruption issues including road textures and vehicle collisions.

Players can now use Extended magazines for the Type 95 LMG upon purchase.

Added options for HUD customization and fixed HUD-related issues.

Added a feature allowing the player to mute every radio in-game.

HUD now updates correctly when XP boosters are activated.

Players can now mute all radios in-game by default.

Home, End, Insert, Delete, Page Up, and Page Down keys can now be remapped.

Fixed various gameplay-related issues including vehicle spawning and enemy tagging.

Fixed car radio not functioning in various situations.

Corrected various replication issues during cooperative sessions.

Fixed various mission markers, triggers, and replayability issues.

Fixed infinite XP farming exploit on 'Rebellion Rising' mission.

Players can select the type of intel to collect even with HUD turned off.

Fixed various crashes and infinite loading screens.

Fixed various disconnection bugs and issues with reconnecting to previous sessions.

Addressed random crashes and framerate drops.

Fixed player models appearing with twisted limbs and low-resolution textures.

Corrected various replication issues in co-op sessions.

Players can now select the type of vehicle they want to spawn when using the 'Drop Vehicle' rebel skill.

Addressed random crashes and framerate drops on PC.

Fixed various world building glitches and stuck player locations.

NPCs now exit vehicles properly in 'Stop the Convoy' missions.

Fixed various gameplay-related issues including vehicle spawn bugs and enemy tagging.

Fixed various crashes and loading screen issues.

Fixed infinite XP farming exploit on 'Rebellion Rising' mission.

Fixed player models appearing with twisted limbs and low-resolution textures.

Fixed car radio not functioning in various situations.

Fixed various world building glitches and stuck player issues.

Fixed issues with mission unlocks for Gold Rush, Sueño’s proposition, Sandoval Dead body, and El Cerebro.

Players can now choose the type of vehicle to spawn when using the 'Drop Vehicle' rebel skill.

NPCs now exit the vehicle properly in 'Stop the Convoy' missions.

Fixed various disconnection bugs and issues with reconnecting to previous sessions.

Details on the Production operation led by El Yayo, focusing on coca leaf transformation and cartel supervision.

The security division, led by El Muro, ensures the safety of cartel operations against rebels and government forces.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands will be available on March 7, 2017, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Nidia Flores heads the trafficking operation, which focuses on money laundering and transporting drugs both domestically and internationally.

The production operation is led by El Yayo and involves transforming coca leaves into cocaine, utilizing a network of coca fields and laboratories.

Overview of the Influence operation led by El Cardenal, managing recruitment and public image through manipulation.

The game features four distinct operations of the Santa Blanca Cartel: Production, Trafficking, Influence, and Security, each with unique characters and motivations.

The influence branch, led by El Cardenal, manages recruitment and public image through manipulation and propaganda.

Description of the Trafficking operation led by Nidia Flores, focusing on money laundering and drug transportation.

The game introduces four distinct operations of the Santa Blanca Cartel: production, trafficking, influence, and security, each with unique characters and motivations.

Details on the Security operation led by El Muro, ensuring safety against rebels and protecting drug shipments.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands will be available on March 7, 2017, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Improved support for SLI and Crossfire, fixing various stuttering and graphical corruption issues.

Improved support for SLI and Crossfire, fixing various stuttering and graphical corruption issues.

Resolved several freezes and performance issues for players using quad-core CPUs, notably Intel i5 setups.

Resolved several freezes and performance issues for players using quad-core CPUs, notably Intel i5 setups.

Improved online mechanics for co-op gameplay.

Fixed several graphical issues affecting performance on multi GPU setups.

Optimized weapon handling and PC controls.

Addressed various vehicle handling and ramming debug issues.

Addressed issues that hindered mission progression.

Implemented pop-ups to inform players about their game progression.

Made adjustments to lobby, TacMap, and Cartel Overview for better ergonomics.

Added pop-ups to document game progression.

Includes vehicle improvements and weapon optimizations.

Reduced crashes and improved fluidity in game.

Implemented various crash fixes and performance optimizations.

Worked on optimizing memory usage and improving streaming performance.

Discover the Ghost Recon Network platform for community engagement and team building.

Players can explore Itacua and Montuyoc during the Open Beta, with Itacua being the landing province.

Open Beta will take place from 23/02 12PM CET to 27/02 12PM CET, with preloading starting on 20/02.

Details on system requirements for the Open Beta including OS, processor, RAM, and video card specifications.

System requirements for the Open Beta have been detailed for players.

Itacua is the landing province with a fertile environment and XP boost for skill unlocking.

Montuyoc is a training center for the Santa Blanca Cartel, featuring tough living conditions and fierce fights.

Download the Ghost Recon Wildlands HQ app to enhance your game experience.

Players can discover the Ghost Recon Network and download the Ghost Recon Wildlands HQ app during the Open Beta.

Itacua features a fertile environment and offers XP boosts for skill unlocking.

Open Beta will take place from 23/02 12PM CET to 27/02 12PM CET with preload starting on 20/02.

Players can explore Itacua and Montuyoc provinces during the Open Beta.

Montuyoc is a training center for the Santa Blanca Cartel with tough living conditions and fierce fights expected.

Players can start solo and friends can join seamlessly at any time.

VOIP, UI elements, and tacmap available for better team communication.

Players can join co-op from the very beginning of the game without waiting.

All players receive credit for mission completion if they have the mission equipped.

Players can choose between public and private matchmaking and set favorites.

Progress made with friends will be saved in the player's own progression.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands will be available on March 7, 2017.

Players can separate freely without being tethered together.

Players can progress in their own game while helping friends, even if at different story points.

Friends can share missions related to mini bosses to complete them together.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands will be available on March 7, 2017.

Players can replay missions through the quest log, including in co-op.

Players can choose how to approach missions with various strategies.

AI teammates return automatically when friends leave the game.

AI teammates return when friends leave, ensuring uninterrupted gameplay.

Players can join co-op from the very beginning of the game.

Players can use the syncshot feature in both co-op and single player.

PC players can use a text-based chat to communicate with teammates.

Players can start in solo mode and friends can join seamlessly at any time.

Players have access to VOIP, UI elements, and a tacmap for better coordination.

All players receive credit for mission completion if they have the mission equipped.

PC players can utilize a text-based chat for communication.

Players can travel far apart without restrictions during missions.

Friends can share missions to complete together even if one is ahead in story progression.

Players can approach missions in various ways, emphasizing player choice.

Players can choose between public and private matchmaking and set favorites.

Players can replay missions from the quest log, including in co-op.

Players can create or join task forces, recruit members, and plan cooperative sessions.

Access to a complete world map of Bolivia with resources and intel locations.

Players can create detailed profiles with stats, preferred language, and gaming habits to find compatible teammates.

A mini-game that allows players to lead rebels against the Santa Blanca cartel.

A free smartphone and tablet application designed to enhance the game experience.

A new online social space to find players with similar interests and playstyles.

A calendar option to plan cooperative sessions and keep track of milestones related to the Ghost Recon universe.

A new online social space to find players with similar interests and playstyles.

A free smartphone and tablet application to enhance the game experience with features like mini-games and real-time intelligence data.

A calendar option to plan cooperative sessions and track upcoming milestones.

Players can create or join task forces, enhancing cooperative gameplay.

A mini-game where players lead rebels against the Santa Blanca cartel, gaining resources and leveling up characters.

Building trust with the Kataris 26 rebels unlocks tactical support options, including distractions and vehicle drops.

Players must gather resources like food, gasoline, medication, and communication tools to build tech and upgrade skills.

Players can set up ambushes for Santa Blanca convoys for a chance at valuable rewards, but must prepare for tough fights.

Players can interrogate cartel members to locate weapon attachments and must raid enemy camps for valuable goods.

Players must gather resources like food, gasoline, medication, and communication tools to build tech and upgrade skills.

Completing activities for the Kataris 26 rebels increases their support options, allowing for tactical advantages in combat.

Players can create and customize their own Ghost with a skill system that offers over 40 skills for unlocking.

Players can create and evolve their own Ghost with a skill system that offers over 40 skills for unlocking.

Players can set up ambushes for Santa Blanca convoys, requiring strategic planning and combat readiness.

Players can interrogate cartel members to locate valuable weapon attachments and must raid enemy camps for upgrades.

Implemented new technology to create realistic sound reflections based on the environment, enhancing the auditory experience.

Recording team captured the ambient sounds from various ecosystems in Bolivia to enhance the audio experience.

Musicians improvised the game's soundtrack based on gameplay footage, using local instruments for authenticity.

New technology allows for realistic sound reflections based on the environment, affecting gunfire sounds in different terrains.

Collaborated with Red Storm Entertainment and firearm manufacturers to ensure realistic weapon sounds from various distances.

Recorded the game's soundtrack through improvisation based on game footage to capture the emotional essence of the Wildlands.

Collaboration with firearm manufacturers to ensure realistic weapon sounds from various distances.

The original soundtrack for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands is now available for pre-order on the iTunes store.

Recorded various ambient sounds from different ecosystems in Bolivia to enhance the game's audio experience.