Ubisoft Restarts Project Maverick Development: Rumors

Insider Gaming reports that Ubisoft has completely rebooted the extraction shooter set in the Far Cry universe, which was previously known under the codename Project Maverick and set in Alaska. Initially planned as a multiplayer expansion for Far Cry 7, the project underwent significant changes following an internal review. Despite receiving positive feedback from employees and testers, Ubisoft's management chose to redirect most resources towards Project Blackbird, known officially as Far Cry 7. The decision to reassign the technical team to other tasks sealed the fate of the multiplayer component.

The development of the game has now been transferred to Ubisoft Sherbrooke, a studio known for its development support capabilities. Almost the entire original team working on Project Maverick has been reassigned to contribute to 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 aims to envelop players in an intense atmosphere of tension and desperation, with time as the central adversary. The narrative will focus on the protagonist's family being kidnapped by a mysterious conspiracy cult that performs terrifying experiments involving hallucinogens on animals and children. Players will be challenged to rescue their loved ones within a stringent 72 in-game hour limit, which translates to 24 real-time hours, making time a pivotal element of gameplay that adds urgency and intensity.

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 is designed to increase the sense of urgency and pressure, compelling players to make quick and strategic decisions. Far Cry 7 is set to offer a distinctive gaming experience where every second is crucial, and every decision carries significant weight.