10 Iconic Video Game Mascots That Don't Matter Anymore

10. Sam Fisher

For being one of Ubisoft’s most popular and successful franchises, and Sam Fisher being one of their biggest mascots, it's strange to think that we have not received a full Splinter Cell game since 2013.

It's more unusual when you consider that Ubisoft released six main Splinter Cell games in eleven years from the original in 2002 to Blacklist in 2013. Bizarrely, Sam Fisher has skipped an entire generation of video game consoles.

Splinter Cell helped redefine the stealth genre as it brilliantly made use of contrasting light and dark environments that allow the player to creatively hide while utilising night vision technology.

Despite Splinter Cell's hibernation, Ubisoft are well aware of Sam Fisher’s status. Sam Fisher has been included in the popular shooter Rainbow Six: Siege, but this is not enough to satisfy fans of the beloved mascot.

Fisher is one of the best secret agents in the world of video games, and his lingering absence is unfortunate. He risks becoming a forgotten hero and Sam's persona is quickly falling short of remaining relevant. A new Splinter Cell game would be universally welcomed.