Ubisoft Restarts Project Maverick Development: Rumors

The extraction shooter set in the Far Cry universe, taking place in the icy expanses of Alaska, has undergone a complete reboot, according to a report by Insider Gaming. Originally codenamed Project Maverick, this game was initially envisioned as a multiplayer expansion for Far Cry 7. However, after an internal review, the project saw significant shifts in its development direction. Despite receiving positive feedback from both employees and testers, Ubisoft's management decided to redirect most resources towards Project Blackbird, also known as Far Cry 7. The final decision to abandon the multiplayer aspect came with the reallocation of the technical team to other projects.

The responsibility for the rebooted project has now been transferred to Ubisoft Sherbrooke, a studio known for its expertise in development support. This transition has resulted in nearly the entire original development team being reassigned to work on the next installment of the Far Cry series.

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According to insider Tom Henderson (as of mid-December 2024), Far Cry 7 is set to plunge players into an environment filled with tension and desperation, with time as the primary antagonist. The storyline will focus on the protagonist's race against time to rescue their family, who have been kidnapped by a sinister cult involved in terrifying experiments using hallucinogens on animals and children. Players will have a tight 72 in-game hour window, equivalent to 24 real-time hours, to save their loved ones, making time a pivotal gameplay element that adds intensity and urgency to every moment.

A unique feature of Far Cry 7 will be a timer displayed on the protagonist's wristwatch, serving as a constant reminder of the ticking clock. This mechanic will not only increase the sense of urgency but also pressure players into making swift and strategic decisions. Far Cry 7 aims to offer a distinctive gaming experience where every second is precious, and every decision can have significant repercussions.