Players on PS4 and PS5 can install the free Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites update now. The release adds a linear story mission, a new cult led by La Llorona, broader gameplay controls, extra character customization, and 4K and 60 FPS support on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Ubisoft Bordeaux shared more details in a PlayStation interview with Creative Director Olivier Leonardi and Live Strategy & Analytics Director Yossef Benzeghadi.
The update’s launch trailer sets the tone for its new story and hostile version of Bolivia.
Last Rites brings La Llorona to Bolivia
The new mission begins like a familiar Ghost operation before turning into something far more unsettling. Nomad and the Ghosts enter territory controlled by Los Penitentes, a fanatical group bound by faith, sacrifice, and violent justice.
The cult follows La Llorona, a mysterious figure treated as an icon of justice by her followers. Her disciples wear masks and surrender their individuality as they carry out her orders. The mission gradually reveals her history through documents and audio recordings scattered throughout the region.
Ubisoft Bordeaux described La Llorona as someone shaped by betrayal and loss. Her campaign against those responsible for her suffering puts the Ghosts in conflict with both the cult and the corrupt Bolivian government forces connected to her past.
One of the story’s key moments takes place at Varga’s villa. The reveal of La Llorona in her widow mask leads to a confrontation with the Los Penitentes and changes what Nomad understands about the mission. The story also brings him face to face with Emily Price, his CIA handler.
New settings let players rebuild the rules of Wildlands
Last Rites gives players far more control over how a session plays. New Ghost Parameters in the Options menu let players choose instant death or limitless revives, carry one or two primary weapons, and decide whether unused ammunition remains after reloading.
The new World and Session Settings appear in the Lobby menu and affect the wider game world. Players can change:
- Weather and time of day
- Alarm and jammer behavior
- Enemy patrol frequency
- Friendly fire in co-op
Friendly fire can support a more realistic co-op run or role-play scenarios between friends. Ubisoft has also expanded the existing HUD and UI options, while the updated Difficulty settings let players adjust Enemy Perception, Endurance, Vehicle Breakability, and other parts of the experience.
Free gear and PlayStation Plus rewards
The update adds new customization items for Nomad and the rest of the Ghost team. Many weapons and pieces of equipment are now unlocked for free, including previously unreleased camouflage patterns and rewards tied to challenges that were not previously obtainable.
All Ghost War PvP classes can also be unlocked for free through the in-game store. New Character Smith items mark the franchise’s 25th anniversary, and completing Last Rites unlocks a mysterious Operator Skin.
PlayStation Plus members receive three additional items: an exclusive La Llorona Iconic Skin, the P416 Micteca, and the 4-SHUR Blue Leader Sunglasses.
Community feedback shaped the update
Wildlands launched nearly a decade ago, but its mix of open-world freedom, solo play, and four-player co-op has kept its community active. Ubisoft Bordeaux said the team studied player behavior and playstyles throughout the game’s post-launch support.
That work helped the team recognize a group it initially called “Sandbox Players.” These players used the game’s systems to create their own rules, from cooperative military-simulation runs to self-imposed challenges that could turn one mission into a lengthy operation.
Ghost Mode and crossover missions involving Splinter Cell and Rainbow Six Siege were among the earlier additions shaped by that broader understanding of the community. For Last Rites, the developers met with community leaders, organized feedback into themes, and prioritized requests based on player impact and different playstyles.
How to access Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites
Last Rites is included with Ghost Recon Wildlands on PS4 and PS5. New players can access the game through Ubisoft+ Classics as a standalone subscription or through PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium.
The Standard and Definitive Editions are available through the PlayStation Store. The Definitive Edition includes the base game, Season Pass, Year 2 Pass, and four extra content packs: Quick Start, Deluxe, Nightfall Protocol, and Cold Eye. Existing owners can also access a Definitive Edition Upgrade.
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