Splinter Cell Blacklist 101 trailer released; available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on August 20

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 09, 2013

News: Ubisoft releases a new trailer for Splinter Cell Blacklist highlighting everything gamers can expect from Sam Fisher’s latest adventure.

Splinter Cell Blacklist is hitting the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC later this month. To help whet your appetite Ubisoft has released a new trailer. This new video gives you a high-level look at the entire scope of the game: the extensive single-player campaign, the 14 unique co-op missions and Spies vs. Mercs.

Sam is back in his tactical suit and goggles, and he’s more deadly than ever. He is the only secret operative with the power to act above the law, and uses ruthless methods to interrogate enemies in order to extract crucial information that will prevent the next Blacklist attack. Pursuing the terrorists to the far reaches of the world, Sam flies from exotic locales to U.S. cities as he races against the clock to find out who’s behind the Blacklist. Thrilling gameplay is enhanced by full motion performance capture, creating a highly cinematic experience.

Splinter Cell Blacklist innovates from the roots of the franchise, and players can enjoy a series of twists on franchise favorites including reinvented classic weapons. Infiltrate terrorist cells by using new gadgets such as the upgraded snake cam and micro-trirotor drone which allows Sam to scout ahead, mark targets remotely, distract enemies, or explode with frag grenade force.Splinter Cell Blacklist is also bringing back fan-favorites like the sticky shocker, and for close quarters combat, players can wield the curved and brutal Karambit knife.

Take a look at the video below and tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Splinter Cell: Blacklist on August 20?