A new Far Cry open-world project codenamed Kodiak has reportedly entered development after passing the conception stage, according to a recent Insider Gaming report. Because this information has not been publicly announced by Ubisoft, it remains an unconfirmed rumor.
The project is in the works at Vantage Studios, a new subsidiary established by Ubisoft and Tencent to lead development for major franchises including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. Kodiak is described as an open-world first-person shooter focused on player interactions and player-driven stories.
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This report originates from an established industry insider source with a track record for uncovering unannounced projects at Ubisoft. However, because the publisher has not officially confirmed the existence of Kodiak or detailed its feature set, this information is treated as a carefully attributed rumor.
Details on Far Cry Blackbird
Separately, the next mainline entry in the franchise—reportedly titled Far Cry 7 and codenamed Blackbird—has been in development at Ubisoft for years. While internal development problems previously caused multiple delays, the project has reportedly recovered and is back on track.
Blackbird is positioned as a traditional single-player game that will also feature a multiplayer component, potentially including cooperative play. Vantage co-CEO Charlie Guillemot reportedly described Blackbird in an internal interview as "honestly impressive" and views it as the first installment in a multi-game series.
Neither Kodiak nor Blackbird has an official release date, though Blackbird is reportedly further along in development and may be the next title Ubisoft officially unveils. The most recent entry in the series, Far Cry 6, released in October 2021 across PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.