The future ofFar Crycurrently remains in the shadows, but that hasn’t kept the next mainline chapter in Ubisoft’s action adventure franchise safe from rumors and speculation. Potential gameplay changes and possible location leaks have made the promise of a newFar Crygame a hot topic.
Of course, there’s no way to actually know what lies in store for playerswhenFar Cry 7finally arrives. Rumors of in-game time limits and changes to the core exploration have made someFar Cryfans nervous, but if the franchise is seeking to shake up the series, it may want to look to its past. IfFar Cryopts for an open-world setting again, then it might need something special to set it apart, and going back to more hardcore survival mechanics may be the key to standing out.
Far Cry 7 Should Jump Back Into the Survival Genre
Open-World Settings Have Become the Norm
More expansive maps can be fun, of course, butFar Cry 7may benefit more from focusing on its deeper mechanics than simply giving players a lot of ground to cover. Nowadays, open-world settings aren’t anything new, so in order to attract the attention of players, a game needs to really offer something special to prove that its open-world is worth the time. There’s no tellinghowFar Cry 7will choose to evolve the series, but taking inspiration from the likes of more hardcore entries likeFar Cry 2might be an exciting change of pace.
Some rumors have claimed thatFar Cry 7could take place on a fictional island off the coast of Korea, but this has yet to be confirmed and should be taken with a grain of salt.
Far Cry 2 Brought Survival Front and Center
One of the main hurdles players have to face throughoutFar Cry 2is that the game’s protagonist is infected with malaria. This forces players to stay stocked with pills throughout the game, as the infection never goes away. Recovering one’s health in general is a more challenging task than usual. Whether it’s a gun jamming in the middle of a fight or the permanent death of an ally,Far Cry 2doesn’t hold players' handsin its brutal world.
This type of intense survival may not be for everyone, though, and that’s completely understandable. However, a little bit more edge toFar Cry 7’s survival mechanics could definitely add a deeper level of immersion, at least. Difficulty settings could also help balance out a player’s experience if they aren’t into deep survival games, but the option for a more hardcore way to live inFar Cry 7’s world is bound to be a plus for a lot of players.Far Cry Primal’s Survival Modeis a strong example of how the franchise can still embrace the more intense parts ofFar Cry 2without making it the game’s base setting.
IfFar Cryopts for an open-world setting again, then it might need something special to set it apart.
Far Cry 2even features healing animations that show the protagonist remove bullets and shrapnel from wounds, adding to the realism.
As the Wait for Far Cry 7 Continues, its Setting Remains One of the Biggest Unanswered Questions
With eachFar Cryentry, the location has been the heart of each story. Whether it’sFar Cry 2’s African setting,Far Cry 5’s cult-infested Montana wilderness, orFar Cry 6’s fictional Caribbean island of Yara, the world and its unique culture are some of the most important factors in every new installment.
As of now, there’s no way to knowwhat awaitsFar Cryfans. A focus on exploration seems likely to return, but balancing this out with a more rewarding survival system could prove to be the best way to makeFar Cry 7a strong entry in the franchise.
