In Ubisoft’s rich collection, we find a number of remarkable games. Precisely, one of these titles is about to bow out. A page turns…
The Ubisoft catalog, full of popular titles, is about to turn an important page. Among these gems, we include Assassin’s Creed, an essential if ever there was one, but also the Far Cry series. And it is precisely the sixth part of the latter which holds our attention today.
The end of an era for Ubisoft
Ubisoft has just announced that Far Cry 6 will no longer be enriched with updates. The information, relayed by a tweet on the official Far Cry account, nevertheless ensures that online services will remain operational to guarantee an uninterrupted gaming experience for the millions of players who have explored the revolutionary confines of Yara. The publisher’s gratitude is expressed towards the community, saluting the commitment of the players and their attachment to key figures in the game. Like the character of Chorizo, the studio even goes so far as to affirm that Anton Castillo, the iconic antagonist, would be grateful.
You can find the tweet below, the “death” of a game is always a bit moving:
At the same time, information has recently leaked regarding the future of the franchise. With the rumored development of Far Cry 7 and a new standalone multiplayer game rooted in the Far Cry universe. Far Cry 7 is rumored to be developed using Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine, which represents a significant change from the Dunia engine used in previous installments in the series. The multiplayer game would focus on extraction missions in the unforgiving and frozen environment of Alaska. These new projects would be scheduled for release in fall 2025.
A bright future for Far Cry?
To support these future developments, Ubisoft has made several significant appointments within its team. Sandra Warren, who has worked at Ubisoft Montreal for many years, has been promoted to the rank of vice-president and executive producer of the Far Cry brand. Present at Ubisoft since 2006 and having played a key role in the success of Far Cry Primal, she was recently a producer on Far Cry 6. Drew Holmes, the screenwriter of Far Cry 5, was promoted to director of intellectual property Far cry.
Sandra Warren will have the lead role in production. While Drew Holmes will be responsible for defining the creative trajectory and future directions for the series. In short, these announcements bring hope for Far Cry fans. Even if the sixth episode is no longer monitored by the studio. A page is turning for the saga and now the publisher is focusing on the future.