The game still has issues on modern systems (crashes, FPS caps, resolution bugs).
Community patches/fixes (often called “remastered mods” by fans) include:
How to apply (summary):
⚠️ No official patch from Ubisoft beyond 1.04 (2010). splinter cell conviction remastered patched
If you own the game on Steam or Ubisoft Connect, here is how to experience the definitive version:
Pro Tip: If you are playing on the Steam Deck, the patched version is now "Verified." The touchscreen works for the "zoom" on the OCP device, and the frame rate holds a solid 90FPS on medium settings. The game still has issues on modern systems
Let’s be clear: This is not a Splinter Cell Conviction Remastered in the same vein as Metro Exodus or Resident Evil 2. The core geometry and textures are unchanged. Sam Fisher’s face still has that 2010-era polygon count, and the lighting, while stylized, shows its age.
However, the "patched" version achieves what a remaster should: preserving the gameplay vision without technical frustration. How to apply (summary):
Splinter Cell: Conviction — Remastered, Patched, and Better Than Ever
The only confirmed project from Ubisoft is the Splinter Cell Remake, currently in development using the Snowdrop engine. However, this is a remake of the original 2002 game, not Conviction.
It is highly unlikely Ubisoft will invest in a full remaster of Conviction when the remake of the first game is their priority.