Ghost Recon Wildlands Returns With Free Last Rites Mission and 60 FPS Console Upgrade

Ubisoft is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Ghost Recon by giving Ghost Recon Wildlands one of its biggest updates in years. The free Last Rites update is available now, introducing a new story mission alongside 60 FPS support, visual improvements targeting 4K, expanded gameplay customization, additional equipment, and the return of the Predator crossover mission. Ubisoft says the update is designed to modernize the 2017 tactical shooter while responding directly to years of community feedback.

Last Rites takes players back to Bolivia for a darker standalone story centered on Los Penitentes, a fanatical cult led by the mysterious La Llorona. The Ghosts are sent into territory where the environment, limited visibility, and hostile forces create a more oppressive atmosphere than much of the original campaign. The mission can be launched directly from the main menu without completing the main story first and does not spoil the original campaign.

The technical upgrade is just as important for returning players. PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S now receive improved performance with 60 FPS gameplay, better distance rendering, enhanced lighting and shadows, and a sharper image targeting 4K resolution. Ubisoft has also expanded the amount of control players have over Wildlands, including adjustable enemy perception, vehicle durability, weapon limits, friendly fire, weather, time of day, HUD elements, revives, tactical reloads, and the ability to carry either 1 or 2 primary weapons. Players can even choose whether to deploy with 1, 2, or 3 AI teammates.

The update also restores the Predator mission, allowing players to once again hunt the iconic extraterrestrial warrior in Caimanes. Ubisoft says previously unavailable challenge rewards and additional weapons have also been unlocked, while new customization items and Operator Skins can be earned through Last Rites.

"Ghost Recon wouldn’t be where it is today without the passion, dedication, and feedback of its community over the past 25 years."
— Quote by: Olivier Leonardi

Ubisoft is extending the anniversary beyond Wildlands. Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint were made free to play during the anniversary weekend, while Ghost Recon Future Soldier can be permanently claimed on PC through Ubisoft Connect until August 13. A Ghost Recon Breakpoint 25th Anniversary Bundle is also planned for September with additional free items.

More importantly, Ubisoft has opened the Ghost Recon Insider Program, giving selected players an opportunity to participate in testing for the next entry in the series. This is particularly notable following previous reports that the next Ghost Recon had encountered development difficulties. Ubisoft has now publicly confirmed that another Ghost Recon experience is being developed, although the company has not revealed its official title, platforms, or release window.

Wildlands receiving meaningful new content almost 10 years after launch is exactly the kind of anniversary support more publishers should consider. The 60 FPS upgrade alone dramatically improves the experience on modern consoles, but Ubisoft went considerably further by adding a new mission, restoring Predator, and bringing many of the hardcore customization options that the role playing and mil sim communities have requested for years.

The timing also feels deliberate. Ubisoft has identified Ghost Recon as one of the franchises central to its future strategy, and Last Rites gives the company an opportunity to reconnect with the audience before revealing its next major game. Wildlands remains one of the clearest examples of what players want from Ghost Recon: tactical freedom, squad based gameplay, a large sandbox, and enough customization to let players create their own operations.

Does Last Rites convince you to return to Ghost Recon Wildlands, and should the next Ghost Recon build more heavily on the Wildlands formula?