- Primary Subject: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands (Last Rites Update)
- Key Update: Ubisoft released a major free 25th-anniversary update featuring the new "Last Rites" narrative mission, current-gen 4K/60fps support, expanded squad and difficulty options, and the return of the iconic Predator mission.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: August 7, 2026
- Quick Answer: The free Last Rites update introduces a new cult storyline, 4K/60fps visuals, deeper squad customization, and the return of the fan-favorite Predator hunt.
During the Ghost Recon 25th Anniversary stream, Ubisoft announced a major update for Wildlands, named Last Rites.
The update brings a brand-new narrative mission, gameplay improvements, enhanced customization, and the return of one of Wildlands' most iconic DLC add-ons.
Here's everything you need to know about the Wildlands update, including full patch notes!
Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites Patch Notes
The Last Rites update features a brand new mission that sees players take on La Llorona, the leader of a dangerous cult driven by revenge.
Besides the new mission, Wildlands now plays at 4K/60 FPS on current-gen consoles with improved performance, mechanics, and fresh customization options. The popular Predator mission also makes a return, having become a fan-favorite shortly after the game's release in 2017.
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Here are the full patch notes for Ghost Recon Wildlands' Last Rites update:
Missions
- Added a new mission, accessible via the “Last Rites” button in the main menu.
- Reactivated the free Predator mission “The Jungle Moved” from the Campaign in the Caimanes Province (note this mission is not accessible while in Last Rites).
Gameplay & User Experience
- Added graphical options for playing in 4K/60 FPS on current gen.
- Reorganized the main menu, adding a new button for the “Last Rites” story content.
- Updated game loading hints.
- Changed the “Play with Teammates” option to “Team Composition”.
- Added the ability to choose the number of AI teammates in your squad.
- Added new difficulty customization options (accessible via Pause/Options/ Difficulty): Enemy Firepower, Vehicle Breakability, Enemy Endurance, Enemy Perception Modifier, and Health Regeneration Delay.
- Added a new difficulty preset (“Custom”).
- Fixed HUD audio and settings sync (e.g, when you remove enemy icons on your HUD and recon them, the sound used to still play. Now, if you remove the icons, the recon sound will not play, matching the setting).
- Added new HUD customization options (accessible via Pause/Options/HUD): Impact & Trajectory (toggles on/off trajectory and placement previews for consumables) and Interaction Shader (toggles on/off visual effect on interactibles).
- Added new Ghost Parameters customization options (accessible via the Pause menu): Reloading Mode, Primary Weapon Number, and Revival Options.
- Added new World customization options accessible via the World and Session Settings menu in the lobby: Time of Day Control, Time of Day Duration, Weather Control, Weather Duration, Faction Patrol Density, Unidad Maximum Alert Level, SAM Launcher Life System, Mortar, Alarm, Jammer Toggle On/Off, and Friendly Fire.
- The “Time of Day” customization option has been moved from the TacMap to the new options menu “World and Session Settings”.
- Modified the order of different menu categories.
- Modified the names of Character customization categories: Special Outfits are now Saved Outfits Presets, Icons are now Iconic Skins, and an Operator Skins category has been added.
- PC now correctly supports DualSense Controller, displaying proper input icons.
Store
- Two new packs, Cold Eye and Nightfall Protocol, including new Operator Skins and other items, have been added, available as part of the Definitive Edition, Definitive Edition Upgrade, as standalone DLCs on storefronts, or either à la carte or all at once in the in-game store.
- Modified the in-game store into clearer categories to make all store offers and store items available for direct purchase without the need to go through loot boxes or wait for packs to show up in the now-removed daily offers rotation.
- Battle Crates and Prestige Crates have been removed from sale from the in-game store but can still be opened if purchased or obtained before the update.
- Various items previously locked exclusively in Battle Crates have been rebundled as “Collections” available in the in-game store at a reduced price.
- A large selection of items previously locked behind Battle Crates have been unlocked by default for all players to enjoy as well.
- The Predator Pack, including the Predator Helmet (with its unique thermal vision!) and the Predator Wristblades (with its exclusive CQC finisher move), is making its return to the in-game store.
- A new Predator Premium Pack DLC is now also available on storefronts: it contains the same items as the Predator Pack, plus an instant unlock of all “The Jungle Moved” Predator mission free rewards.
Progression & Unlockable Items
- Completing Last Rites will unlock two new Operator Skins.
- Completing Last Rites will unlock one new Iconic Skin.
- A new “Ghost Recon Unit Est. 2001” set of items has been added and unlocked by default to the Character Smith to celebrate the Ghost Recon 25th Anniversary.
- A new dirt motorbike skin celebrating the Ghost Recon 25th Anniversary can be found in the various rally points of Last Rites and in some rally points of the Campaign.
- Previously existing paid “Scott Mitchell” and “John Kozak” skins have been renamed, unlocked for free, and moved to the new Operator Skins category.
- Daily Challenges in the Campaign have been removed due to their incompatibility with all the new gameplay options and the crates removal.
- Past Daily Challenge Rewards that were previously bundled as a paid pack in the in-game store are now available for free instead.
- Previously unobtainable Challenges Rewards have been unlocked for free to all players (Ghost Recon Skull Parachute, Snow Mountain Character Smith Camo, PenCott GZ Character Smith Camo, and multiple Accessories Patches).
- Ghost War Classes are now all unlockable for free in the in-game store, and various weapons in Ghost War have been unlocked by default for each class.
- The Predator Bio-Mask is back as the main completion reward of the reintroduced Predator “The Jungle Moved” free mission.
- Completion of “The Jungle Moved” free mission will now also unlock previous Predator-themed challenge rewards (Predator Facial Paint, Predator Countdown Left-Arm and Right-Arm Tattoos, Predator Left-Arm and Right-Arm Tattoos).
- Unreleased Character Smith Camos have been added to compatible items and unlocked by default for all players (Snow Digital, Snow Wood, Carbon Fiber, Jungle Netting, Blood, Grey Python).
- Mercenaries Mode and Guerrilla Mode rewards have been unlocked by default.
- Twitch Drops and platform exclusive items will all be available for free to all players at a later date, explaining why some might not be accessible to all and/or on all platforms at the time of Last Rites update (La Llorona Iconic Skin, P416 Micteca Weapon, 4-SHUR Blue Leader Eyewear, 4-SHUR Glint Admiral Eyewear, 4-SHUR Mako Infusion Eyewear, Santa Blanca Skorpion Weapon, Santa Blanca T-Shirt, Santa Blanca Cap, Santera Patch, Dia De Los Muertos Patch).
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