Ubisoft's Leaky Cauldron Bubbles Up Far Cry 7 Deets: Time to Grab Your Salt Shaker, Mate
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Latest leaks suggest Far Cry 7 is shaping up with a time-based Alaskan rescue mission, gender options for its protagonist, and a merged 'Extraction game' multiplayer set in 'Paradise Park,' with an announcement possible this year but no 2026 release. Remember to take it all with a pinch of salt until Ubisoft makes it official.
Alright, mates, gather 'round the digital campfire, because it seems Ubisoft's famous... err... 'transparency' has struck again. If you're anything like me, you've probably wondered what arcane ritual they perform to ensure their projects spill faster than a wizard's experimental potion. And this time, our scrying pool is showing glimpses of *Far Cry 7*.
Now, before we all start pre-ordering mythical editions, remember the golden rule: take all leaks with a healthy pinch of salt, perhaps even a whole shaker, yeah? It's been a fair few years since we were causing delightful chaos in Yara with *FC6*, so the idea of a new one isn't exactly pulling a rabbit out of a hat, is it?
The main source for this particular cascade of info is a chap known as Rogue. Now, Rogue's track record isn't exactly spotless, more like a wizard's spellbook with a few smudged pages. But hey, they've got some corroboration from xJonathan (another spellbook with a few... *interesting* annotations). Seems Rogue's been busy peeking behind the curtains of other Ubisoft projects too, dropping tidbits about *Assassin's Creed Hexe*. You know, Anika, Wurzburg, even a whisper of Ezio. If they're right about that last one, fair dinkum, my mind will be officially blown.
So, what's brewing in this leaky cauldron for *Far Cry 7*? Apparently, that earlier chatter about a time-based mechanic and rescuing family? It's proper on. And we're off to Alaska, which sounds like a gorgeous, albeit chilly, sandbox for a bit of Far Cry madness. The supposed trailer audio, which apparently got DMCA'd faster than you can say 'Ubisoft IP,' had generic action music (naturally) but was noticeably underscored by a bloody ticking clock. Talk about ramping up the tension! Makes you wonder if your virtual rescue mission is going to be against the clock, or if the clock itself is the villain. Intriguing, no?
And for those of you who thought Cillian Murphy was going to be the next terrifying baddie – Rogue says 'nope,' squashing that rumour like a digital bug. Pity, he's got that brilliant, unsettling intensity, doesn't he?
On the protagonist front, we've got an early dev image of *one* of the leads. Apparently, he's got a beard and a vibe reminiscent of *GTA V*'s Trevor. Now, Trevor in Far Cry? That's a recipe for chaos I'd pay to see, mate! But the 'one of them' bit also strongly suggests the return of gender options, which is always a good thing for player choice, eh?
Here's where it gets a bit spicy. Apparently, *Far Cry 7* was originally two projects – a single-player epic and a standalone multiplayer. But now, like two rogue spells merging into one, they're consolidated. Meaning, you buy the game, you get both bits. No chasing after some free-to-play spin-off, which, let's be honest, often feels like a separate dimension. This is more old-school, a proper attachment, maybe downloadable separately like *Call of Duty* does its bits and bobs. And the multiplayer? It's an Extraction game, set in a place called 'Paradise Park.' An extraction game in Far Cry? That's a curious blend, isn't it? My mind immediately starts cooking up scenarios.
Rogue reckons we might see an official announcement this year, maybe Summer Game Fest or a Ubisoft Connect event – fingers crossed! But don't hold your breath for a 2026 release. Sounds more like a 2027 affair. If Ubisoft can pull off *AC Hexe*, *Far Cry 7*, and the *Black Flag* remake in the next couple of years, delivering on those promises, well, that's not just a good year, that's a damn fine magical alignment for the company, innit?
Massive shout-out to Joshua Duckworth over at Game Rant for digging into these early whispers.
Tags: FarCry7, Ubisoft, GamingLeaks, FPS, ExtractionGame
Original article: Game Rant