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A now-deleted Ubisoft casting call that might contain the first details regarding Far Cry 7. Among other details, the leak indicates that instead of the usual tropical chaos, the new game might focus on the work of the Bennet family, wealthy residents of New England, in whom a ruthless power struggle reminiscent of HBO's Succession ensues.
Link: Ubisoft Offical Information Hub
Key Leaked Detail:
- The Bennet Family: Characters include siblings Layla, Dax, Brie, Christian, Henry, and matriarch Krista, clashing over control of their dynasty.
- Villains: Ian Duncan, a conspiracy theorist leading a cult-like following, and secondary antagonists John Mackay and Dr. Safna Kazan.
- Setting: New England's eerie woodlands and opulent estates, far removed from the Caribbean landscape of Far Cry 6.
The leak indeed fits into the narrative tradition of politically-driven Ubisoft games; however, the studio has not officially acknowledged either the existence of Far Cry 7 or the particulars seen in the leak. While there have been prior talk of a 2025 mailing schedule, both developers and players are far removed from Far Cry 6 (2021) and so are left with a liquor-like air regarding the subject at hand.
Reasons for Skepticism:
- Casting calls always depict the early ideologies that often undergo drastic changes.
- Ubisoft's silence leaves a lot to be desired in speculation: past Far Cry games have involved fake working titles, like the 'Edens Gate' cult in Far Cry 5.
Community Reaction:
Fans are keen on the drama for sure, inspired by Succession. That would allow the series to become richer in its explorations of power and corruption. But others are hesitant on how the laid-back terrains of New England would work when painted along the lines of this franchise's chaos.
