Insider Gaming has reported a complete reboot of the extraction shooter set in the Far Cry universe, which was initially known as Project Maverick. Originally planned as a multiplayer expansion for Far Cry 7, the game has undergone significant changes after an internal review. Despite positive feedback from employees and testers, Ubisoft's management chose to redirect most resources to Project Blackbird, which is Far Cry 7. The decision to reassign the technical team to other tasks effectively ended the multiplayer component's development.
Now, Ubisoft Sherbrooke, a studio known for development support, has taken over the project. The majority of the original development team has been reassigned to work on the next installment of Far Cry.
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According to insider Tom Henderson's report from mid-December 2024, Far Cry 7 aims to immerse players in an atmosphere of tension and desperation, with time as the central adversary. The storyline centers around the protagonist's family being kidnapped by a mysterious conspiracy cult that conducts horrifying experiments using hallucinogens on animals and children. Players must race against a 72 in-game hour time limit, which translates to 24 real-time hours, to rescue their loved ones. This time constraint is a pivotal gameplay element, intensifying the urgency and pressure of the game.
A unique feature of Far Cry 7 is a timer displayed on the protagonist's wristwatch, serving as a constant reminder of the ticking clock. This adds to the game's intensity, compelling players to make swift and strategic decisions. Far Cry 7 is poised to offer a gripping experience where every second is crucial, and each decision carries weighty consequences.
