Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist — Is It Worth Playing?
In this stealth-action thriller, a terrorist group known as the Engineers launches the Blacklist, a series of escalating attacks on US interests.
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About Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
OPERATE WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS Sam is back in his tactical suit and goggles, more lethal and agile than ever. Granted the freedom to do whatever it takes to stop the Blacklist, he races across the globe to uncover the source of this devastating threat. OWN YOUR PLAYSTYLE Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist builds on the franchise’s stealth roots while expanding into action and adventure. Players can define their own playstyle and are rewarded accordingly: - Ghost players remain undetected. - Assault players confront threats head-on. - Panther players strike silently and lethally with precision. TOOLS OF THE TRADE Take down the Engineers using advanced gadgets like the upgraded Snake Cam and the Micro-trirotor Drone. Fan favorites return, including the Sticky Shocker and the brutal curved Karambit knife. Stealth enthusiasts can abduct and carry enemies, while the Killing in Motion system lets players mark and execute multiple targets in one fluid, cinematic move. BUILD A NEW ECHELON Sam is forming a new Echelon unit: his team, his rules. Anna “Grim” Grímsdóttir returns as technical operations manager, CIA operative Isaac Briggs brings firepower, and hacker Charlie Cole rounds out the crew. Fourth Echelon operates from the Paladin, a repurposed stealth airliner equipped with unlimited resources and cutting-edge tech. Please note: online features for this game are no longer supported. Multiplayer and co-op modes are no longer functional.
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Should You Play Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist?
OPERATE WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS Sam is back in his tactical suit and goggles, more lethal and agile than ever. Granted the freedom to do whatever it takes to stop the Blacklist, he races across the globe to uncover the source of this devastating threat. OWN YOUR PLAYSTYLE Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist builds on the franchise’s stealth roots while expanding into action and adventure. Players can define their own playstyle and are rewarded accordingly: - Ghost players remain undetected. - Assault players confront threats head-on. - Panther player…
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS · Processor: 2.53 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6400 or 2.80 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ or better · Memory: 2 GB RAM · Graphics: 512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher · DirectX®: 9 · Hard Drive: 25 GB HD space · Sound: DirectX 10–compliant DirectX 9.0c–compliant · Additional: Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended). Requires UPLAY account.
Recommended
Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 or better · Memory: 4 GB RAM · DirectX®: 11 · Hard Drive: 25 GB HD space · Sound: (5.1 surround sound recommended) · Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection · Additional: Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended). Requires UPLAY account..
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist release?
- Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist released on Aug 20, 2013 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist?
- Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist is a Shooter game. In this stealth-action thriller, a terrorist group known as the Engineers launches the Blacklist, a series of escalating attacks on US interests.
- Is Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
- Is Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist cost?
- Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist is priced at $4.99 on Steam.
- What are Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist worth playing in 2026?
- Plenty of players think so — Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist peaked at 209 concurrent players on Steam in the last 24 hours as of 2026.
- Who made Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist?
- Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist is developed by Ubisoft Toronto and published by Ubisoft.
- What games is Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist similar to?
- Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
- What platforms is Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist on?
- Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist is available on Windows.
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