EXCLUSIVE: A New Ambitious FAR CRY Game Enters Development at Ubisoft
Ubisoft is shifting its Far Cry strategy, canceling one project while launching a new, ambitious spin-off.
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Ubisoft has canceled a Far Cry extraction shooter titled Maverick after years of development. Simultaneously, a new and ambitious Far Cry game has entered development, with Vantage Studios now working on the project.
Coverage from Insider Gaming, Wccftech, VICE, and Instant Gaming News emphasizes the transition from the canceled Maverick title to this new spin-off. Insider Gaming reported the development of the new game as an exclusive.
Future developments will center on the progress of the new spin-off following the cancellation of the extraction shooter.
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Quick answers
Which Far Cry project was canceled?
Ubisoft canceled the Far Cry extraction shooter known as Maverick.
Who is developing the new Far Cry game?
Vantage Studios is working on the new ambitious project.
How long was Maverick in development before its cancellation?
According to VICE, the game was in development for years.
Coverage (5)
- New Far Cry Game Reportedly Enters Development at Ubisoft EGW.News · 3h ago
- Vantage Studios is now working on an ambitious new Far Cry Instant Gaming News · 3h ago
- Ubisoft Cancels Far Cry Game After Years of Development VICE · 3h ago
- Ubisoft Cancels Far Cry Extraction Shooter Maverick, but a “Really Ambitious” New Spin-Off Has Entered Development Wccftech · 3h ago
- EXCLUSIVE: A New Ambitious FAR CRY Game Enters Development at Ubisoft Insider Gaming · 3h ago broke it first
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