The Far Cry franchise isn't necessarily in its finest form at the moment, and the newest update has fans concerned that it won't be turning around any time soon. While the chaotic open-world games have made an undeniable mark on the gaming landscape, with Far Cry 3's Vaas becoming something of an eternal icon, they've increasingly struggled to replicate that magic.
Progress on the franchise has slowed since the last release, and over five years have passed following the launch of Far Cry 6 without a reveal of the next game. The latest leak offers an alleged look into how things are going, and unfortunately, it's not an optimistic one.
A new podcast episode from Insider Gaming dives into the rumored progress of multiple projects at Ubisoft, including the status of the next Far Cry game. According to Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson, "Far Cry's going through hell and back," pushing it out of an initially planned 2026 release window.
That might not be entirely a bad thing, as additional time could give Far Cry 7 the chance to overcome the limitations of recent games in the franchise. Insider Gaming's Mike Straw certainly thinks so, saying "They gotta do...
