Ubisoft Far Cry 7 development updates

The first leak, reported on 7 July 2026, revealed that Ubisoft’s upcoming Far Cry 7 will abandon the series’ classic open‑world format in favor of a PvPvE extraction‑survival mode set in Alaska. Players must complete the main campaign within a 72‑hour in‑game timer, rescuing the protagonist’s family from a cult called the “Sons of Truth” while managing resources, weapon durability, and threats from wildlife such as bears and wolves. The extraction segment is described as a separate map named “Paradise Park”.

A follow‑up leak on 12 July 2026 added further specifics: the inclusion of safe‑house shelters for equipment maintenance, a weapon‑wear system, and confirmation that the mode pits players against AI enemies, rival squads, and the cult. The leak cited Ubisoft producer Tom Henderson acknowledging development challenges. Fan reaction remained divided, with some welcoming the hardcore, timed gameplay and others preferring the series’ traditional single‑player focus.

On 27 July 2026 Ubisoft confirmed that a new Far Cry title, codenamed “Kodiak” and being developed at Vantage Studios, will return to an open‑world first‑person shooter format with multiplayer elements. The announcement noted that this follows the cancellation of an earlier extraction‑shooter project known as “Maverick”. Leaked details linked Kodiak to the same 72‑hour survival mechanics, PvEvP system and the “Sons of Truth” storyline previously reported, suggesting the game will blend the series’ core DNA with the newer survival concepts. Ubisoft described the project as “really ambitious” with a release expected several years out.