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Ubisoft Greenlights New Far Cry Game Codenamed Kodiak, Cancels Another
Key points
- Ubisoft greenlit a new Far Cry game, codenamed Kodiak.
- Kodiak is an open-world FPS, currently in development at Vantage Studios.
- Another Far Cry game, codenamed Maverick, was canceled.
- Kodiak is expected to be ambitious and years from release.
New Far Cry Title Enters Development
Ubisoft has given the go-ahead for a new Far Cry game, codenamed Kodiak, which is now in development at its Vantage Studios subsidiary. This title is described as an open-world first-person shooter, aligning with the franchise's established format where player interactions and stories are central.
Previous Project Canceled
Concurrently, another Far Cry game, previously in development under the codename Maverick, has been canceled. Maverick was rumored to be an extraction shooter. While canceled, its foundational elements will be utilized for Kodiak, but without adhering to the extraction shooter genre.
Future Outlook for the Franchise
Kodiak is anticipated to be a "really ambitious" project, though its release is still several years away. It is distinct from the next mainline game, codenamed Blackbird, which is expected to be Far Cry 7. The last mainline entry in the Far Cry series was released in 2021.
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Ubisoft has approved a new Far Cry game, codenamed Kodiak, which will be an open-world FPS, while simultaneously canceling another Far Cry title, codenamed Maverick, that was rumored to be an extraction shooter. This development indicates a shift in focus for the franchise's upcoming releases, with Kodiak expected to be ambitious and several years away.