According to reports, Ubisoft happens to be developing both Far Cry 7 and a Far Cry multiplayer game.
Sources report that Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot mentioned both Far Cry releases during an internal company update last week.
According to Insider Gaming and Kotaku, the two games were originally one at the start of development prior to the multiplayer title (now referred to as Project Maverick) was a standalone title, following a departure of ex-Far Cry boss Day Hay after 2023.
The two sources went on to describe how the multiplayer title has changed several times in the last year, but is currently an extraction-based shooter set in the Alaskan wilderness.
Both titles are currently pencilled in for a late 2025 release, however Ubisoft has refused to discuss the report. “We don't comment on rumours or speculation,” it said inside a statement.
In 2023, it was reported that Far Cry 7 would have a “radically different direction” with Ubisoft “exploring a more online-oriented approach”.
Far Cry 6 was launched in October 2023. In a four-star review, NME wrote: “Brainless violence. Far Cry 6 is selling an electrical fantasy at an industrial scale. If blowing up billboards, clearing up map markers, and delivering political power from the barrel of the gun is the scene, you will have a wonderful time. For all those listening to Far Cry's marketing push and hoping for a more nuanced campaign (or maybe even a short respite from the endless silliness) this is not the sport for you.”
Earlier this month, Ubisoft confirmed the cancellation of mysterious player-versus-player game Project Q “in order to focus on priority projects”.
It followed Ubisoft cancelling three unannounced games, earlier around. It also delayed Skull & Bones citing “major challenges because the industry is constantly on the shift towards mega-brands and long-lasting titles”.
In other news, EA Dice has revealed the launch window for Battlefield 2042's 3.2 update, that will bring long-awaited changes to the class system.
