Ubisoft Restarts Project Maverick Development: Rumors

The extraction shooter set in the Far Cry universe, taking place in the icy wilderness of Alaska, has undergone a complete reboot, as reported by Insider Gaming. Originally codenamed Project Maverick, the game was first envisioned as a multiplayer expansion for Far Cry 7. However, after an internal review, the development path took a significant turn. Despite garnering positive feedback from both employees and testers, Ubisoft's management chose to redirect the majority of resources toward Project Blackbird, known as Far Cry 7. The decisive blow to the multiplayer component came with the reassignment of the technical team to other projects.

The responsibility for this project has now been transferred to Ubisoft Sherbrooke, a studio renowned for its expertise in development support. Nearly the entire original development team has shifted focus 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 aims to plunge players into an atmosphere charged with tension and desperation, where time becomes the primary adversary. The storyline centers on the kidnapping of the protagonist's family by a sinister cult involved in chilling experiments using hallucinogens on animals and children. Players must race against time to rescue their loved ones within a stringent 72 in-game hour limit, which translates to 24 real-time hours. This time constraint introduces a critical gameplay element, intensifying the urgency and pressure of the mission.

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 not only amplifies the sense of urgency but also compels players to make swift, strategic decisions. Far Cry 7 is poised to offer a distinctive gaming experience where every second is crucial, and every choice carries significant consequences.