Far Cry 7 Following the extensive restructuring at Ubisoft, Far Cry is once again taking center stage. CEO Yves Guillemot recently confirmed in an interview with Variety that two Far Cry projects are currently in development, including the highly anticipated... Far Cry 7Fans can look forward to new adventures in the iconic open-world series, while Ubisoft strategically repositions its core brands.
The announcement comes after a year of turbulent news: Six titles were cancelled, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, seven more games, including presumably the as-yet unannounced Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Remake, were postponed. In addition, Ubisoft announced cost-cutting measures: 200 jobs in Paris, and most recently 40 employees in Toronto.
Two Far Cry projects – Far Cry 7?
Guillemot described the Far Cry project as “very promising“and confirmed that there are currently two projects. Rumors point to of Far Cry 7 and an extraction shooter codenamed Project Maverick. A leaker had already indicated last November that the extraction mode would be in Far Cry 7 The mode is reportedly integrated, contrary to Tom Henderson’s previous claims that the two projects were originally one experience that was then separated.
Guillemot's statements now suggest that Far Cry 7 and Project Maverick are indeed two separate games. An official release date has not yet been announced, however, according to Henderson, both titles were already postponed from December 2024 to 2026.
Continuity despite criticism
In the same interview round Guillemot also addressed allegations of nepotism surrounding the founding of Vantage Studios, where his son Charlie holds the co-CEO position alongside Christophe Derennes. Guillemot emphasized that Ubisoft, as a family business, prioritizes long-term stability and that appointments are based on experience and competence.
Ubisoft's renowned expertise continues to drive its core brands, and Far Cry 7 The aim is to offer a high-quality, standalone experience once again – running parallel to the experimental Project Maverick. Whether both projects live up to the hype remains to be seen, especially after the recent delays and internal restructuring.
Ubisoft is trying to strategically reposition its core franchises without overly restricting its creative teams. Far Cry 7 Project Maverick and the other two games symbolize this approach: two separate, promising titles, but with a clear time horizon of 2026. Fans should therefore be prepared to be patient – the risk of delays remains real, but the chances for fresh, ambitious content are not bad.
As brilliant as the Far Cry series is, you have to turn your back on Ubisoft. Their strange game licensing policies have alienated many fans. Just take "The Crew" as an example.
What a shame...
Other developers can also make good games!