Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
by Ubisoft Toronto · published by Ubisoft Entertainment
Released August 20, 2013 on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
About Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Splinter Cell Blacklist builds on the stealth roots of the franchise, while exploring new directions to embrace the realms of action and adventure. Players can define their personal play styles and be rewarded for those choices. Ghost players want to remain undetected. Assault players rely on instincts and firepower to deal with a situation. Panther players strike lethally from the shadows in the most efficient and silent way.
The United States has a military presence in two-thirds of countries around the world. Some of them have had enough. A group of terrorists calling themselves The Engineers initiate a terror ultimatum called the Blacklist – a deadly countdown of escalating attacks on US interests at home and abroad. Sam is back in his ops suit and goggles, and he’s more lethal and agile than ever. Granted the freedom to do whatever it takes to stop the Blacklist, Sam flies from exotic locales to US cities as he races against the clock to find out who’s behind this devastating threat.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
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 |
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 |
| Other Requirements | Broadband Internet connection |
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist FAQ
When did Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist come out?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist was released on August 20, 2013 for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist on PlayStation 5?
No. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Who is making Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist is developed by Ubisoft Toronto and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.
Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist multiplayer?
Yes. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist cost?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist good?
Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 79% of 21,770 reviews are positive. Critics average 78/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist?
The minimum GPU is 512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist system requirements page.
