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Even though Ubisoft has yet to officially confirm the existence ofFar Cry 7, that hasn’t stopped fans of the franchise from speculating on what the series has in store for its next release. Thanks to several high-profile leaks over the last year, gamers have been given a rough idea of what to expect from the open-world sequel, and one rumor in particular hints that the plot ofFar Cry 7could channel the franchise’s past in a big way. With the series’ seventh entry reportedly tasking players with rescuing their families from the clutches of kidnappers, the long-rumored sequel looks to share some serious similarities with fan-favoriteFar Cry 3.
According toFar Cry 7story leaksfrom Insider Gaming, the sequel’s plot centers around players fighting their way across a tropical island to rescue family members who’ve been kidnapped by members of a group known as the Sons of Truth. Making this task all the more challenging is the rumored introduction of a series-first time limit to the campaign, leaving players battling the clock in addition to waves of enemies. However, while this new mechanic may makeFar Cry 7play differently than its predecessors, setting out to save loved ones from their crazed captors should feel instantly familiar toFar Cry 3fans.
Far Cry 7’s Story Looks to Be Treading Familiar Ground
In 2012’sFar Cry 3, players took control of protagonist Jason Brody as he set out to rescue his friends from thevillainous Vaas Montenegroand his band of pirates following a tropical vacation gone horribly wrong. While the game’s story provided plenty of twists and turns, even introducing new enemy factions along the way, its straightforward setup provided the perfect jumping-off point for the chaos players would unleash throughout its runtime. While rumors suggest that players will be saving friends rather than family inFar Cry 7, the broad strokes of the story bear more than a passing resemblance to its predecessor.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing forFar Cry 7, though.Far Cry 3has already had a lasting impact on the franchise, with antagonist Vaas’ larger-than-life personality providing a template forfutureFar Cryvillains, and its rescue-centric storyline could prove to be an equally valuable source of inspiration. By building on what worked withFar Cry 3’s storywhile introducing some exciting new gameplay mechanics,Far Cry 7could tip its hat to the series’ past while simultaneously moving the franchise forward.
Far Cry 3 Provides a Solid Base to Build from for Far Cry 7
Rather than just rehashing the plot ofFar Cry 3with a slightly different setting and calling it a day, leaks suggest that Ubisoft will introduce some interesting innovations with the series’ seventh entry. Chief among these is a rumoredtime limit forFar Cry 7’s campaign. This new mechanic may require players to be strategic when rescuing their family rather than running into every encounter with guns blazing like in previous games.
Far Cry 7will also reportedly allow players to interrogate enemy NPCs to try and track down their kidnapped family members. While this new mechanic may initially seem like something that would be a better fit forUbisoft’s iconicSplinter Cellseries, introducing stealth action elements like this toFar Cry 7would be a great way to shake up the franchise’s sometimes repetitive gameplay. It could also helpFar Cry 7feel distinct fromFar Cry 3despitesharing some narrative similarities.
Despite Ubisoft having still not confirmed that the open-world sequel even exists, this story leak suggests thatFar Cry 7may move the franchise forwardby taking a page from its popular predecessor. And ifFar Cry7 can deliver a story equally as exciting asFar Cry 3’s while also adding engaging new mechanics, it could be the series’ most interesting new entry in years.
