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Ubisoft Cancels Far Cry Extraction Shooter "Maverick", but a "Really Ambitious" New Spin-Off Has Entered Development
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Key Points:
- Insider Tom Henderson reports that Ubisoft has canceled the extraction shooter Far Cry spin-off codenamed Maverick, which was set in the Alaskan wilderness and focused on survival against players, animals, and harsh weather.
- Despite Maverick’s cancellation, Ubisoft is moving forward with a new Far Cry project, Kodlak, which has recently entered development and is described as a "really ambitious" game, though it is still several years from release.
- The mainline Far Cry entry, Blackbird, is reportedly nearing completion after overcoming development challenges and is expected to support multiplayer co-op; it is considered the first act of a potential series if successful.
- Additionally, the Far Cry franchise will expand into television with a new series produced by Fargo creator Noah Hawley and Rob McElhenney for FX.
