A Live-Service Future Seems Inevitable for Far Cry 7
Ubisoft's FPS franchise Far Cryhas been going strong for almost two decades now, with six mainline games, a handful of spin-offs, and a standalone expansion. The series isn't afraid to push the boat out, either, as 2013's Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon combined the core mechanics of the base games with its own retro 1980s twist, with a remastered version included in the season pass for Far Cry 6. The Far Cry series makes the most of its wilderness environments, pitting players against a myriad of dangers in the games' open worlds as well as several foes for gamers to battle. While each Far Cry title has been different, they have tended to follow similar setups and feature relatively unchanged gameplay.
However, it seems as if Ubisoft might be ready to shake things up once again, as rumors swirl around how Far Cry 7 will take shape. In recent years, some major studios have decided to move away from the traditional singleplayer campaign modes and embrace more of a multiplayer focus. Instead of giving gamers the complete experience in a one-off purchase (DLC and other updates notwithstanding), some studios are choosing instead to adopt the games as a service model, which sees continuous updates and new content as the game shifts and adapts over many years. In an ever-changing video game landscape, this method appears to be a good option for franchises wanting to remain adaptable and current, and it seems like Far Cry 7 might eventually count itself among them.
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