Far Cry 7 release window is even further than we'd hoped

The Far Cry series has been somewhat of a sleeper mainstay in the industry, forever reinventing itself and pushing the boundary, yet never stealing the entire limelight.

Franchise fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the next iteration - Far Cry 7 - and a recent insider report hints that we may be getting a better look at the game soon.

Far Cry 6 recently received a massive update to keep players coming back

In fact, it could be coming out much sooner than we once anticipated.

Far Cry 7, known under the codename ‘Blackbird’ within Ubisoft, could be launching in 2026, according to a leak reported by Insider Gaming.

The news comes as details emerged that both this project, and a standalone extraction shooter set in the Far Cry world, are being looked at carefully within Ubisoft.

The extraction shooter, codenamed ‘Maverick’ was once the multiplayer component of Far Cry 7, is being completely rebooted, and part of the team has been shifted over to Far Cry 7 instead.

It’s unclear why this decision has been made, however, Ubisoft is finding itself under financial stresses, so streamlining future projects would make some sense.

According to the Insider leak, Far Cry 7 is currently in the playtesting phase, and developers are confident the game could be released next year.

Ubisoft are yet to comment on the upcoming game, but details point to it being set in Alaska - a stark departure from recent releases - and featuring a fight for survival against harsh weather, wild animals, soldiers, and other players.

If the game really is that close, we could very well see a full reveal this summer during Summer Games Fest, and once Assassin’s Creed Shadows is out in the world.

As one of Ubisoft’s most important franchises, all eyes will be on a reveal and the hope that its launch can stabilise the developer and publisher.