Netflix is reportedly working on an animated Splinter Cell series Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Netflix is reportedly working on an animated Splinter Cell series With John Wick writer on board. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 30 Jul 2020 16 comments Ubisoft might seemingly be doing its damnedest to deflate the dreams of Sam Fisher fans across the globe who've been pining for the return of Splinter Cell in video game form for years now, but there may be some small solace in new reports that streaming service Netflix is turning the beloved stealth franchise into an animated series. The news comes from a report by Variety, whose sources suggest Netflix and Ubisoft have teamed up to produce two seasons - that's 16 episodes - of sneaky Sam Fisher action, and that John Wick writer Derek Kolstad will serve as writer and executive producer on the show. There are no additional details at present, though, so no indication of how much of the games' DNA might make it over to animated form intact. Will, for instance, Sam Fisher be voiced by fan-favourite Michael Ironside? Will the shadowy Third Echelon return? Beard, or no beard? Watch on YouTube Additionally, Variety says both Netflix and Ubisoft have declined to comment on the report, so we don't even have official confirmation to go on. Just hope. Still, if a Splinter Cell series does go ahead as reported, it'll be the first major outing for Sam Fisher since 2013's Blacklist. Although the character has more recently made cameos in Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Wildlands and Breakpoint, fans - including Eurogamer's Martin Robinson - have been eager to see him make a more substantial return. Whether an animated Netflix series will be enough to temporarily sate Martin's dark desires remains to be seen. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store