Rumored Far Cry Game Faces Potential Development Troubles

It’s been some time since Ubisoft brought a fresh installment to the Far Cry series. The last we saw was Far Cry 6, featuring the esteemed Giancarlo Esposito, which received fairly positive reviews overall. With that chapter settled, fans might be anticipating another round of open-world escapades. Yet, some might find it disappointing to hear that one of the two rumored upcoming Far Cry projects is heading back to the drawing board.

Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson recently shared that an extraction shooter, internally known as Maverick, is being rebooted. Interestingly, this endeavor started out as the multiplayer portion of Far Cry 7, codenamed Blackbird, but was spun off into its own entity in early 2023. Unfortunately, the project struggled to meet Ubisoft’s standards, prompting a complete do-over. According to Henderson, Ubisoft Montreal is now collaborating with Ubisoft Sherbrooke in a fresh prototyping phase.

Project Maverick was reportedly setting its sights on an Alaskan backdrop. Like other games in the extraction shooter genre, it involved players battling wild animals, AI adversaries, and each other.

The report draws from several insiders familiar with the project, noting that the decision to start anew wasn’t entirely unexpected. They highlighted how the situation became critical when a specialized tech team, originally part of Maverick under the codename Talisker (which referred to Far Cry 7 before its split), shifted their focus entirely to Blackbird in December. This move was intended to keep the main project on track.

While the exact reasons for rebooting Maverick aren’t fully disclosed, the report hints at Ubisoft grappling with wider organizational challenges and a push to streamline operations.

Looking ahead, Ubisoft’s spotlight will soon shine on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, scheduled for release on March 20. This launch is pivotal, especially given the rocky path the company has navigated recently. Challenges from the poorly received Star Wars Outlaws and several studio closures have brought the company to a critical point. These pressures have led the Guillemot family to consider a partnership with Tencent, a Chinese tech titan, that might see Tencent acquiring stakes in some of Ubisoft’s intellectual properties.