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Ghost recon breakpoint: a franchise's downfall unveiled

Ghost Recon Breakpoint | Franchise Struggles Amid Growing Frustration

By

Jessica Chen

Apr 25, 2025, 06:23 AM

Updated

Apr 26, 2025, 10:01 PM

2 minutes of duration

A view of a character in Ghost Recon Breakpoint standing in a dense forest with tactical gear, looking around cautiously, reflecting the game's engaging yet criticized environment.

A growing coalition of gamers expresses discontent with Ghost Recon Breakpoint, which faces backlash for perceived shortcomings compared to Wildlands. Players criticize its chaotic gameplay, lack of compelling storyline, and repetitive missions, igniting debates on forums.

Storyline Woes Persist

Critics highlight the absence of a meaningful narrative. "What story?" is a sentiment echoed by many. The clear objectives in Wildlands seem lost in Breakpoint, leading to confusion among players.

Monotony in Missions and Mechanics

Many gamers are frustrated by the repetitive nature of side missions, with some stating, "I keep doing these fetch questsโ€”nonexistent progression." While a few users defend Breakpoint, claiming better overall mechanics, they still face grind fatigue. Moreover, parachute mechanics draw ire, with comments like, "You canโ€™t even deploy a parachute without feeling like Ubisoft forgot it was a thing." Players miss the exhilarating HALO drops in Wildlands, raising concerns about the in-game unlocking process.

Lack of Character Engagement

Feedback indicates a decline in character interaction and development, replacing impactful dialogue with bland text boxes. Comments reflect disappointment, such as "Is this a Ghost Recon game or a spreadsheet simulator?"

Voices from the Community

The community's opinion is mixed. Some stand firm in their disappointment, with one stating, "Finally, someone gets it. This game is trash, and no amount of denial can polish it." Others, however, remain loyal, saying they prefer Breakpoint over its predecessor, even noting fun aspects not acknowledged by critics.

Interestingly, some comments reveal a preference for the gameplay mechanics in Breakpoint while recognizing areas for improvement: "Sure there are some things that I wish could be changed but, in my opinion, it is far better than Wildlands."

Key Observations

  • ๐Ÿšซ Players point out Breakpoint's confusing and forgettable plot.

  • โš ๏ธ A majority criticize mission repetitiveness and lack of meaningful content.

  • ๐Ÿช‚ Parachuting mechanics receive widespread disapproval among fans.

  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ "Iโ€™d rather just stay on the ground and walk everywhere." - A common sentiment from frustrated players.

As complaints mount, the question remains: Will Ubisoft make necessary changes to save the franchise from further decline? Only time will tell.