Torrentgame – Let’s be honest—Ubisoft’s Far Cry series has been in a bit of a rut. The open-world formula, while iconic, has started to feel predictable over the years. But now, it looks like Ubisoft is ready to shake things up in a major way. According to a report from Insider Gaming, two new Far Cry games are in the works, and both sound like they could take the series into uncharted territory.
Two Games, Two Very Different Vibes
So, here’s the tea: Ubisoft is working on two projects. The first is a mainline game codenamed Blackbird, and the second is a spin-off extraction shooter codenamed Maverick. Both are reportedly ditching the series’ usual Dunia engine in favor of the Snowdrop engine, which powered games like The Division. That’s a huge shift, and it might just be what Far Cry needs to feel fresh again.
What We Know About Maverick
Maverick sounds intense. Set in the Alaskan wilderness, it’s an extraction shooter where you’re battling not just other players but also wild animals and brutal weather conditions. Imagine Far Cry meets Escape from Tarkov but with killer bears and snowstorms. Honestly, surviving the wilderness might be scarier than dealing with other players.
Blackbird’s Story Sounds Like a Thriller
On the other side, Blackbird is shaping up to be more of a high-stakes story. You play as a protagonist racing against the clock—literally. The plot revolves around rescuing your family from a cult, and here’s the twist: you’ve got 24 real-life hours (or 72 in-game hours) to do it. The timer’s even visible on your character’s wristwatch, which adds a layer of urgency we haven’t seen in a Far Cry game before.
A Shared DNA
Interestingly, both games share some movement mechanics, like tactical sprinting, sliding, and vaulting. This makes sense since they reportedly started as a single project, codenamed Talisker. Now split into two, each game is finding its own identity, but those shared mechanics suggest they’ll still feel somewhat connected.
The Bigger Picture
Ubisoft is no stranger to challenges lately. With reports of internal struggles—like the Guillemot family trying to maintain control of the company while exploring buyout options (hello, Tencent)—and delays for these Far Cry games from 2025 to 2026, it’s clear the road ahead isn’t smooth. Add in the recent decision to shut down its Call of Duty competitor XDefiant in mid-2025, and it’s obvious Ubisoft has a lot riding on these new Far Cry titles.
Why This Matters
This feels like a turning point for Ubisoft and the Far Cry franchise. After years of sticking to a tried-and-true formula, the shift to Snowdrop and these bold new ideas show the studio is ready to take risks. Whether it’s the survivalist chaos of Maverick or the time-sensitive narrative of Blackbird, these games have the potential to redefine what Far Cry can be.
As someone who’s loved (and occasionally groaned at) the series over the years, I’m cautiously optimistic. If Ubisoft can pull this off, they might just win back fans who’ve been craving something new. 2026 feels like a long way off, but if these games deliver on their promise, they could be worth the wait.
