Ubisoft Restarts Project Maverick Development: Rumor

According to a recent report by Insider Gaming, the extraction shooter set in the Far Cry universe, originally codenamed Project Maverick and set in Alaska, has undergone a complete reboot. Initially planned as a multiplayer expansion for Far Cry 7, the project faced significant changes after an internal review. Despite receiving positive feedback from employees and testers, Ubisoft's management decided to shift most resources to Project Blackbird, which is Far Cry 7. The final blow to the multiplayer component came when the technical team was reassigned 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. Almost the entire original development team has been redirected to work on the next installment of the Far Cry series.

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Insider Tom Henderson reported in mid-December 2024 that Far Cry 7 aims to immerse players in an atmosphere filled with tension and desperation, with time as the central adversary. The game's narrative will focus on the protagonist's mission to rescue their family, kidnapped by a mysterious cult involved in terrifying experiments using hallucinogens on animals and children. Players will have a tight 72 in-game hour window, translating to 24 real-time hours, to save their loved ones, making time a critical gameplay element that adds urgency and intensity to the experience.

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 is set to offer a distinctive gaming experience where every second is crucial, and every decision can lead to significant outcomes.