Far Cry Extraction Multiplayer Game Is Being Built From Scratch
Ubisoft was working on a multiplayer spin-off game based on Far Cry Extraction. However, according to the information received, this project, known by the code name “Maverick”, was completely reset and returned to the prototype phase. The game, which was initially planned as a side mode for Far Cry 7, was later turned into an independent spin-off. However, the project underwent major changes due to problems in the development process.
Why Was Far Cry Extraction Restarted?
According to Insider Gaming, which shares leaks from the gaming world, the Far Cry Extraction project, managed by Ubisoft Montreal, was initially announced in 2023. The game would have a structure similar to Escape from Tarkov, where players collect resources and fight other players to survive in the wilderness. The game, which was planned to take place in a region called “Alaschnica”, a fictional version of Alaska, featured many threats such as artificial intelligence soldiers, wild animals and enemy players.
However, the project was halted due to technical teams being transferred to other departments and difficulties in the development process. In particular, the technical team responsible for the development of Maverick, called Talisker, was directed to work on Far Cry 7. This paved the way for the project to be restarted, and Maverick returned to the prototype phase.
Far Cry Extraction, which has not announced a new release date, is currently being developed with the support of Ubisoft Montreal, as well as Ubisoft Sherbrooke and Berlin teams. However, Insider Gaming noted that many developers working on the project have been transferred to other projects, and about 50 employees are waiting to be assigned to a new role.
Ubisoft’s process of cancellations and restarts has been seen in other projects of the company. For example, The Division Heartland, which was canceled last year, encountered similar problems in the planning phase.
