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New Far Cry game reportedly in the works after extraction shooter spin-off is canceled
A new Far Cry title is reportedly in development at Ubisoft, according to insider Tom Henderson, while a separate extraction shooter spin-off from the series has been cancelled. The new game, codenamed Kodiak, is an open-world FPS said to emphasise player interactions and player-driven stories, though it remains several years from release. This matters because fans have waited nearly five years since the last mainline entry, the longest gap in the franchise's history, and the report offers the first concrete word on where the series is heading next.
The cancelled spin-off, codenamed Maverick, reportedly spent years in troubled development before being scrapped, with the new Kodiak project said to be built on its foundations. Far Cry 6, released in 2021, received a lukewarm critical reception (a Metacritic score of 73) and a notably poorer audience score of 5.5, which may partly explain why Ubisoft is said to be taking a more considered, "ambitious" approach this time rather than rushing a sequel.
In short
- New Far Cry game, codenamed Kodiak, reportedly in early development at Ubisoft
- Planned extraction shooter spin-off, codenamed Maverick, has been cancelled
- Series faces its longest gap yet since Far Cry 6 launched in 2021
Explained simply
Far Cry is a video game franchise published by Ubisoft that has been popular since 2004, known for its first-person shooting gameplay in sprawling open worlds. The series has typically released new mainline entries every few years, maintaining a steady pace. It has now been nearly five years since the last mainline game, Far Cry 6, was released in 2021—the longest gap between major releases in the franchise's history.
Far Cry 6 received mixed reviews from professional critics and poor reception from players, with audience scores notably lower than critical reviews. This unusual gap between critic and player opinion suggested the game had disappointed fans. The negative audience reception created uncertainty about where the franchise would go next.
With players having waited years without official word on the franchise's future, news about new Far Cry projects carries significance for the gaming community. The previous game's poor reception means that the next direction for the series will be of considerable interest given the context in which it arrives.