Crash fix via launch options works
Mentioned in ~1 in 6 positive reviews
“I fixed it by going to game properties in Steam and pasting "-offline -offline_mode" in the box. Had no issues since.”
Steam review · 14.2 h played ↗
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
Worth buying? What 300 Steam reviews say.Worth buying? Here’s what 300 Steam reviews actually say.
Mostly Positive · 78%Mostly Positive · 78%Ubisoft Toronto2013Stealth · Shooter · Action
The verdict
A great stealth-action game with flexible play styles, but the Steam port crashes about every 30 minutes without a community fix. It also forces Ubisoft Connect logins and its online modes are dead.
Great for
Stealth-action fans who want a flexible single-player campaign and don't mind applying community fixes
Main risk
Crashes every ~30 minutes and Ubisoft Connect login problems can make it hard to play.
What changed in the last 30 days
49 recent reviews
Recent negative reviews mostly report crashes about every 30 minutes, launch failures and Ubisoft Connect lockouts. Several call the port abandonware. Reviewers say it is unplayable without fixes.
49 recent reviews
What players love
Flexible stealth and action play styles
Mentioned in ~1 in 6 positive reviews
“The ability to execute missions using three distinct playstyles Ghost, Panther, or Assault gives you complete freedom in how you handle every encounter.”
Steam review · 16 h played ↗
One of the best stealth games, still holds up
Mentioned in ~1 in 10 positive reviews
“this game still is one of the best action stealth games ever made.”
Steam review · 3.9 h played ↗
Fun gadgets, weapons and customization
Mentioned in ~1 in 13 positive reviews
“with a lot, I mean a LOT of weapons, and gadgets.”
Steam review · 38.9 h played ↗
Great level design
Mentioned in ~1 in 21 positive reviews
“Great level design, that's both diverse and creative.”
Steam review · 38.9 h played ↗
Multiplayer revived by community
Mentioned in ~1 in 38 positive reviews
“With a little help and a VPN, the multiplayer works--one of the best ASYM Multiplayer Modes ever made.”
Steam review · 53.9 h played ↗
What players complain about
Frequent crashes, often every 20-30 minutes
Mentioned in ~1 in 2 negative reviews
“the game now crashes every ~30min like clockwork... Super dissapointing given how great it is otherwise.”
Steam review · 6.5 h played ↗
Mandatory Ubisoft Connect login and account lockouts
Mentioned in ~1 in 3 negative reviews
“you have to sign in every time into Ubisoft connect. Essentially you need an internet connection to play this single player offline game!!!!”
Steam review · 0.8 h played ↗
Abandoned port, won't launch or needs fixes
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 negative reviews
“At its current state on steam, Blacklist is essentially unplayable abandonware.”
Steam review · 5.8 h played ↗
Online and co-op servers shut down
Mentioned in ~1 in 8 negative reviews
“You cant play spies vs mercs or e co-op missions anymore. 1/3 of the game is locked away forever”
Steam review · 40.4 h played ↗
Clunky controls and AI quirks
Mentioned in ~1 in 13 negative reviews
“Awful control on mouse and keyboard”
Steam review · 0.9 h played ↗
Cloud saves and achievements sync problems
Mentioned in ~1 in 38 negative reviews
“their stupid launcher conflicts with Steam Cloud save and destroyed all of my progress.”
Steam review · 12.5 h played ↗
System requirements
From the Steam store page
Steam Deck: Playable25 GB
Minimum
OSOriginally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Processor2.53 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6400 or 2.80 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ or better
Memory2 GB RAM
Graphics512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher
Storage25 GB HD space
Recommended
Processor2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 or better
Memory4 GB RAM
Storage25 GB HD space
OSOriginally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Processor2.53 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6400 or 2.80 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ or better
Memory2 GB RAM
Graphics512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher
Storage25 GB HD space
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