The Far Cry extraction-based multiplayer shooter under codename Maverick has been rebooted, Insider Gaming has reported

Project Maverick, which was initially intended as a multiplayer component to Far Cry 7 morphed into its own project in early 2023, but after internal review, the project has been rebooted.

Originally, Ubisoft unveiled the idea of an extraction-based multiplayer shooter as part of its Far Cry universe, which would have involved players working together to complete missions, extract valuable resources, and fight off dangerous enemies in a high-stakes environment. The concept drew inspiration from other popular extraction-style games, such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and Escape from Tarkov. These games focus on tactical gameplay, teamwork, and the pressure of trying to extract successfully from dangerous situations.

In the original concept, players would have had to coordinate to complete objectives, potentially battling AI-controlled enemies or other players, all while making sure they could extract without losing their hard-earned resources or risking their lives. The Far Cry series’ trademark elements, such as large open environments and chaotic combat, would have been incorporated into this extraction-based formula.

According to Insider Gaming

It’s understood that Ubisoft Montreal, the studio heading both Maverick and Blackbird (Far Cry 7) will take the multiplayer game back to prototyping with Ubisoft Sherbrooke. Ubisoft Berlin, who where also assisting on the games development has seen around a dozen or so developers move to Blackbird, and another dozen move to another project. However, its understood approximately 50 developers are now left without an assigned project and will likely be placed on viability this month.

The exact reason for Maverick’s reboot is unclear, but the decision seems to have been made as a part of Ubisoft’s new strategy to streamline its teams and projects amid the company’s struggles. That being said, some on the Blackbird project feel like a 2026 release date is still fairly optimistic, with the project bloating in headcount and budget. Teams on the project include Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Berlin, Ubisoft Annecy, Redstorm, and the ‘Talisker team’.

Like anything take it with a grain of salt at the time of writing Ubisoft haven’t announced or confirmed anything but lets hope this is true it would be cool to see Ubisoft mix it up with far cry again some of the best far cry experiences are when they do just that.