Future Soldier , the fifth main game in the Ghost Recon series, is a tactical 3rd-person shooter where strategy and stealth are favored over all-out battles. The game takes place in 2024 and follows a team of four soldiers, known as Hunter, as they investigate a dirty bomb in Nicaragua.
The gameplay is played from third-person perspective, switching to first-person while aiming down the sights. Players can take out enemies with guns or use silent melee attacks. Soldiers can move freely around the environment, using cover and adaptive camouflage to remain invisible. The game features various equipment, including sensor grenades, airstrikes, and remote-controlled drones.
Players can prioritize targets using Sync Shot, where up to four can be marked for a synchronized takedown by the full team. Teammates have autonomous AI actions that do not influence the player's decisions. The tagging system replaces the direct order system from previous games, making the gameplay more tactical and strategic.
The game also features multiplayer modes, including cooperative play with the campaign, as well as competitive multiplayer with four game modes based on two factions: Ghosts and Bodark. These modes include Decoy, Saboteur, Siege, and Conflict, each offering a unique way to engage in team-based gameplay.