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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®

Enter the world of cinematic stealth action with Splinter Cell, the game that propelled the genre to cult status. You are Sam Fisher, an elite covert agent in the NSA's top-secret division: Third Echelon.

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April 1, 2008
18 years and 127 days ago
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Very Positive3,988 reviews87.8%

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About the Game

WORLD OF ESPIONAGE

Infiltrate secure locations without leaving a trace, gather critical intelligence, uncover a conspiracy, and avert a global catastrophe. The balance of the world is in your hands as cyberterrorism and international tensions threaten to erupt into full-scale conflict.

STEALTH ACTION, REDEFINED

Experience highly interactive environments that offer more gameplay options and strategic flexibility. Choose between lethal and non-lethal approaches to suit your playstyle.

UNPARALLELED IMMERSION

Explore stunning environments powered by the Unreal™ Engine. Dynamic lighting and sound effects mirror reality, immersing you in the world of military espionage set within the grounded Tom Clancy universe.

PULSE-POUNDING TENSION

Dive into over 12 hours of stealth action across the globe. Diverse mission objectives can be completed in multiple ways, enhancing replayability. Suit up with the Mk V tactical suit and high-tech prototype gear. Climb, mantle, interrogate, and sneak your way through the game that won E3 2002’s Best Action/Adventure Game Award and the Game Developers Choice Award for Excellence in Writing.