Far Cry Extraction Shooter Cancelled; New Open-World Far Cry in Development
Ubisoft has reportedly cancelled an unannounced Far Cry extraction shooter spin-off, codenamed "Maverick," and shifted its focus to a new mainline open-world Far Cry game codenamed "Kodiak," according to reports from multiple outlets. The cancellation marks the end of what would have been a significant departure from the franchise's traditional formula, as extraction shooters occupy a very different competitive space from the open-world action the series is known for.
The news comes nearly five years after the last mainline Far Cry release, leaving fans of the series with a long wait. While details on the Kodiak project remain scarce, the pivot back to an open-world format suggests Ubisoft is returning to familiar ground rather than chasing the extraction shooter trend popularized by games like Escape from Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown. Whether Kodiak will bring meaningful innovation to a franchise that has faced criticism in recent years for iterating too conservatively remains to be seen.
Key Insights
- 1Ubisoft has cancelled a Far Cry extraction shooter spin-off internally codenamed 'Maverick.'
- 2A new open-world Far Cry game, codenamed 'Kodiak,' is now reportedly in development.
- 3The last mainline Far Cry title launched nearly five years ago, making this a long gap for the franchise.
- 4The pivot away from the extraction shooter genre suggests Ubisoft is course-correcting back to the series' open-world roots.
- 5Neither project has been officially announced by Ubisoft, so details remain limited and unconfirmed.
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