Far Cry Multiplayer Focus Confirmed by Ubisoft

Here’s ⁣a breakdown of the key information from the article:

* Far⁣ Cry⁤ is shifting focus to multiplayer: ⁢ Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot stated the company aims to bring multiplayer⁤ aspects‍ to the⁣ forefront of future Far Cry games to increase player engagement.
* Two projects in development: There are reportedly two Far Cry projects underway:
* Far Cry 7: Will use ‍the Snowdrop engine (used by The Division and avatar: Frontiers of Pandora).
*⁢ Standalone multiplayer Title: An extraction shooter set in the Alaskan wilderness.
* Addressing past⁢ shortcomings: Far Cry 6 only offered cooperative campaign play, lacking competitive multiplayer. Ubisoft is restructuring the franchise to⁣ address this.
* Development Team Changes: Development has returned to Ubisoft Montreal, the original home of the series. Sandra Warren ⁢is now VP/Executive Producer, and Drew Holmes is the new IP Director.
* Ubisoft’s Future Roadmap: 2025 is a readiness year,with 2026 being a major release year for Ubisoft,including Project Hexe (new Assassin’s Creed),the Splinter Cell remake (Project North),and a ⁢new Far Cry title.

In essence, Ubisoft is betting big on multiplayer for the future⁢ of Far Cry, with dedicated ⁣projects designed to deliver ⁢a robust and engaging online experience.