Sam Fisher (Splinter Cell) Debut Card
Sam Fisher Character Profile
Series: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell
IP Owner: Ubisoft
First Game Appearance: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell (2002)
Last Game Appearance: Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege (2020, as Operator “Zero”; still active in the game) Last mainline / protagonist role: Splinter Cell: Blacklist (2013)
Number of Games Appeared In: 7 mainline Splinter Cell titles + multiple crossover/cameo appearances (Ghost Recon Wildlands, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Rainbow Six Siege, Elite Squad, and others)
Chances of Future Game Appearances: Moderate to Good
A full remake of the original Splinter Cell remains in development at Ubisoft Toronto (currently targeted for 2027, though described as being in a “fragile” state).
Ongoing media support (Netflix animated series Splinter Cell: Deathwatch premiered in 2025 and was quickly renewed) keeps the character visible and increases the likelihood of further game returns.
Sam Fisher and Splinter Cell Debut Card
About Card: First known “Sam Fisher” card and “Splinter Cell” card
Set: Heroes of Xbox Combat Cards (30 Character Cards)
Publisher: Official Xbox Magazine (Futera/Microsoft)
Release Date: September 2015
Region: United Kingdom
Distribution: With Issue: 128 of OXM (UK)
Format: Traditional Trading Card Stock
Type: Character card from “Top Trumps” style magazine card game
Production No: Approx 30,000 (OXM sold roughly 25,000 issues per month in 2015)
Notes: Distributed as a 30 card complete set, placed inside a cardboard sleeve with issue 128 of the magazine. The cards are contained within a dedicated cardboard box, and protected by a cellophane sleeve. All copies sold included a set. Features official in-game images/artwork
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