As a franchise, Far Cry is known for offering strong single-player gameplay thanks to its open worlds and a variety of options for players. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, however, wants to also bring in more multiplayer fans to the franchise. Speaking at Saudi Arabia’s New Global Sport Conference (via GameFile), Guillemot spoke about how the goal with Far Cry is “really to bring the multiplayer aspects more predominantly pushed, so that it can be played for a long time by players.”
It is worth noting that Far Cry games have featured some forms of multiplayer depending on the title. 2013’s Far Cry 3, for instance, offered a separate game mode that threw up to four players together into linear levels as they gunned down enemies. Far Cry 4, on the other hand, offered more sandbox gameplay in its co-op multiplayer.
There have also been attempts at bringing competitive multiplayer to the Far Cry series, with 4 and 5. However, these game modes didn’t really catch on with the audience, and Ubisoft ultimately decided to leave the idea behind when it came to developing Far Cry 6, which only offered co-op multiplayer.
As for what might be next for the Far Cry franchise, Ubisoft itself is yet to make and concrete announcement about what we can expect. However, there have been rumours going around of a Far Cry 7 being in development. A report from back in December 2024 indicated that the title would offer a departure from what players have come to expect from the series. According to the report, Far Cry 7 is being developed under the codename Blackbird.
On the gameplay side of things, Far Cry 6 is expected to offer up some new elements, including new movement options like tactical sprinting, vaulting and sliding, among others. The game is also rumoured to feature a loot system, much like other tentpole Ubisoft releases like Assassin’s Creed Shadows and 2019’s Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint.
At the time, reports also indicated that the developers working on Far Cry 7 were optimistic about how the title was shaping up. However, another project being worked on – codenamed Maverick – has been the subject of internal skepticism, with some believing that the title is essentially the result of Ubisoft trying to chase market trends.
The title was also originally expected to be released in Fall 2025. However, plans have seemingly been changed since then; a more recent rumour has indicated that Ubisoft is planning to release Far Cry 7 in 2026 or 2027 instead. The title is expected to be joined by other major Ubisoft projects, including a Splinter Cell Remake, Assassin’s Creed Hexe, and a new title in the Ghost Recon franchise.
While we haven’t really seen much about Far Cry since the 2021 release of Far Cry 6 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, Ubisoft has been working on improving the performance of some of the older titles in the franchise on consoles. Earlier this year, Far Cry 4 got an update improving its frame rate on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
It’s interesting to see Ubisoft exploring multiplayer options for the Far Cry franchise. The strong single-player experience has always been a highlight, so adding multiplayer elements could bring a fresh dynamic to the game while keeping its core appeal. It’ll be exciting to see how they balance both aspects!
single-player experience has always been a hallmark of Far Cry, so balancing that with multiplayer could be a challenge. It’ll be intriguing to see how they integrate cooperative elements without losing the essence of the solo narrative. Hopefully, they find a way to enhance the gameplay while keeping fans of the original style engaged!
You’re right, the single-player experience is a huge part of what makes Far Cry so engaging. It will be interesting to see how Ubisoft manages to integrate multiplayer without compromising the immersive storytelling and exploration that fans love. Perhaps they could introduce cooperative missions that enhance the single-player narrative!
Definitely! The immersive storytelling and character development in the single-player mode really draw players in. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance multiplayer elements without compromising that core experience.
I completely agree! The character arcs are a huge draw. It’ll be interesting to see how they maintain that depth while integrating multiplayer elements, as balancing both could really enhance the overall experience.
You’re right about the character arcs; they really add depth to the experience. It’ll be fascinating to see how Ubisoft balances the multiplayer elements without compromising the strong storytelling that fans love. Hopefully, they find a way to enhance both aspects seamlessly!
I completely agree! The character arcs really do enhance the storytelling. It’ll be interesting to see how multiplayer elements could potentially change these dynamics and create new interactions between players in that rich world.
I totally see your point! Expanding on character arcs could definitely enrich the multiplayer experience as well. It might allow players to form deeper connections with the characters and each other, which could lead to more engaging gameplay overall.
I agree, expanding character arcs could really enhance the multiplayer experience! It might also create more engaging narratives that encourage players to collaborate and explore the world together. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance the single-player focus with these new multiplayer elements.
That’s a great point! Expanding character arcs could definitely deepen player engagement. It would be interesting to see how the multiplayer elements could intertwine with the single-player storylines, creating more dynamic interactions in the open world.
Absolutely! Adding multiplayer elements could also create unique team dynamics that enhance the overall experience. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance that with the rich storytelling that fans love in the single-player mode.