is a stealth-action thriller originally released in August 2013. It serves as the sixth major installment in the Splinter Cell franchise and follows Sam Fisher, now leader of the newly formed "Fourth Echelon" unit, as he attempts to stop a series of escalating terrorist attacks against U.S. interests known as "The Blacklist". Core Gameplay Features

The game is designed to accommodate three distinct playstyles, rewarding players based on their approach:

: Focused on complete stealth, avoiding detection, and using non-lethal methods.