Vehicle Combat

Lore & Background

Players control members of the Delta Company, First Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, also known as 'Ghosts', a fictional elite special operations unit of the United States Army under the Joint Special Operations Command. The game adopts a modern-day setting, similar to the original Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon.

In Their Own Story

The Ghosts—Nomad, Midas, Holt, and Weaver—are deployed to Bolivia as part of Operation Kingslayer. They use a variety of vehicles to navigate the 21 areas of the map, each controlled by a buchon associated with one of four cartel divisions: Influence, Security, Production, and Smuggling. In one mission, the team might use a helicopter to parachute into a remote outpost, then switch to a dirt bike to chase down a fleeing target. The game features outposts that can be taken down by players, and vehicles are often used to breach these positions. The Ghosts can grab enemies at close range as human shields while using the other hand to shoot, but vehicles provide a different tactical layer—allowing for rapid movement and fire support. The cooperative multiplayer mode lets up to three other players join, each taking a vehicle role, while solo players are accompanied by three AI teammates who can be given orders. A competitive multiplayer mode, released as part of a free update on October 10, 2017, features an elimination type of game mode in a timed 4v4 match with revives, though vehicles are not specifically mentioned in that mode.

Reader's Guide

Vehicles can be used for traversal and combat. Players can parachute from a helicopter, walk overland, or drive towards their objectives. The source article does not specify vehicle health, weapon cooldowns, or crew positions as mechanics.

Did You Know?

• The game is the first entry in the Ghost Recon series to feature an open world environment.
• The game world includes mountains, forests, deserts, and salt flats.
• A sequel, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint, was released on October 4, 2019.