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Report: Ubisoft Inquiring About A Future Far Cry Game
The Far Cry series traditionally changes locations from one game to the next, so it's not surprising that Ubisoft has reportedly sent out a questionnaire putting forth various ideas for a future game in the series.
Eurogamer says that some of its readers have received a poll asking about locations/themes across a wide spectrum: Zombies, Alaska, Vietnam, Vampires, cocaine trafficking in Peru, a spaghetti western, Jurassic Park-like dinosaurs, other planets, and a Mad Max-style post-apocalypse.
Also mentioned was a continuation of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (although producer Alex Hutchinson said a direct sequel was not likely), as well as adventures in Far Cry 4's mythical Shangri-La.
We've contacted Ubisoft for comment on the poll, and will update this story if we hear back.
For a look at what executive producer Dan Hay and narrative director Mark Thompson have in mind for the future of the franchise, check out our video below.
[Source: Eurogamer]
Our Take
Although some of these themes may seem a little rote, the beauty of the series is that it can take basic set ups and make them thoroughly Far Cry. As Blood Dragon has shown, anything is possible with this franchise.
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