Ubisoft has built a portfolio of many popular IPs over the years. However, some of the big names—like Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed—have become stale because of repeated formulas. This has led to a decline in the company’s repute since the last decade, with execs struggling to return to Ubisoft’s golden era in the 2010s. Now, the studio might finally be fixing this dilemma with the upcoming Far Cry 7.

Rumors suggest that Ubisoft will overhaul movement mechanics in Far Cry 7 and the upcoming multiplayer extraction shooter by adding tactical spriting, sliding, vaulting, and more.

Why it matters: Ubisoft is developing two Far Cry games simultaneously, which is new, and the series is also long overdue for some innovation in its formula. The overhauled movement might win fans over to the IP again.

Amid failing stocks and flopped releases, Far Cry remains Ubisoft’s major magnum opus.
A new report by Insider Gaming reaffirms that Ubisoft is developing two Far Cry titles. Far Cry 7 will see the player rescue their family, kidnapped by a cult that performs hallucinogenic experiments on animals and children. Players will have 24 hours (72 hours in-game) to save their family.

On the flip side, Maverick takes place in the Alaskan wilderness, where players have to fight one another, the unforgiving wildlife, and the harsh climate. Both games were meant to launch next year but were delayed to 2026 after internal struggles.

Not much is known about Far Cry 7 and the extraction shooter Maverick, but rumors suggest we can expect to see full third-person gameplay in the mainline title.

Ubisoft’s next AAA entry is Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

All in all, it is best to take the rumors about Far Cry 7 and Project Maverick with a pinch of salt. Ubisoft has revealed no official info regarding either of these titles yet.

Do you think the upcoming Far Cry games will fully innovate the popular franchise as we know it, or are we in for another rinse-and-repeat? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below