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<br>Bringing back meaningful world manipulation to Far Cry 6 could once again highlight the player freedom that the series is known for. Stealth mechanics from Far Cry 3 onward were vastly improved from Far Cry 2 , including detection meters and more realistic enemy behavior. Bringing back real time progression and the manipulation of enemies and outposts could help players further customize their playstyle. The game could implement missions that involve guard shift changes, requiring players infiltrate outposts or complete missions at a specific time. Or if a player wants a stealth advantage, they could wait until nightfall for less enemies. It was an interesting aspect of Far Cry 2 that would seem right at home with the newer entries in the franch<br><br> <br>Villains in the Far Cry series have seen plenty of variety over the years, with a Gus Fring-like caricature in the Jackal from Far Cry 2 . There's also been characters like Michael Mando's Vaas, easily the most popular Far Cry villain in the series thus far who embodied the iconic insanity fans have come to love. Troy Baker's Pagan Min from Far Cry 4 represents a charismatic middle-ground between these two, borrowing the explosive anger from Vaas' personality and mixing it in with a bubbly attitude. Far Cry 5 's brothers and sisters of the Seed family each embody different arms of a totalitarian religious cult, ranging from militaristic warmonger to a prophetic savior comp<br><br> <br>Of course that would be conjecture if it weren't for Jason Schreier, formerly of Kotaku, stating that Far Cry was among the Ubisoft's release slate for this year. There were plenty of Far Cry 6 rumors flying around the internet prior to Schreier's comments on Twitter, but his voice carries plenty of weight throughout the game industry. Considering he was right about Assassin's Creed Valhalla being one of the five aforementioned AAA games eventually revealed and its viking theme, Far Cry is likely on the way as w<br><br> <br>Obviously there's other examples like Ghost Recon or Just Dance that are powerhouse franchises for Ubisoft, but they're unlikely to take their place. Additionally, Jason Schreier from Kotaku chimed in to confirm that fifth game was not Beyond Good & Evil 2 or Skull & Bones . Schreier cited some development troubles for Skull Bones delaying the game severely, as well as Beyond Good & Evil 2 still not being far enough in developm<br><br> <br>In a recent interview, actor Giancarlo Esposito was discussing processes for acting in motion capture for The Mandalorian . During that portion of the discussion, Esposito specifically mentions a "huge" video game he's working on that he can't discuss. Rumors flew for a while until a new report seemingly confirmed that game was Far Cry 6 . The article has since been taken down so it may be false, but it's impossible not to wonder what Esposito could bring to the table as a villain in the insane franch<br> <br>Even though Ubisoft will see the release of another highly anticipated franchise this year in Assassin's Creed Valhalla , there's another series fans are still waiting on. Just like seemingly every other Ubisoft franchise currently, it seems an entry in the Far Cry series will be on the way in the near future. Major delays aside, the fever dream shooter series is purported to be one of the many confirmed titles coming in Ubisoft's upcoming fiscal y<br><br> <br>Luckily, the legitimacy of this leak should be revealed sooner rather than later. Ubisoft will be at E3 2019 , and it's there where the company is expected to pull the curtain back on its upcoming projects. If a new Splinter Cell is announced at E3 2019, it will debunk this leak, though we would be surprised if Far Cry 6 isn't still in development in some capac<br><br> <br>Now the question remains: can this leak be trusted? Like any leak that comes from 4chan, we advise those looking forward to a possible Far Cry 6 to take this information with a massive grain of salt. However, since accurate leaks have come from the site in the past, including leaks about Ubisoft titles, it shouldn't be disregarded entir<br><br> <br>Far Cry 5 is one of Ubisoft's best-selling games , and that fact combined with the general popularity of the Far Cry franchise means it's not going anywhere anytime soon. Far Cry 6 is a virtual guarantee, and at the rate Ubisoft pumps out Far Cry games, it will likely release within the next couple of years. That timeline is even more likely if a recent "leak" is to be belie<br><br> <br>This leak comes from 4chan, and so it should be treated with a healthy amount of skepticism. Even so, accurate video game leaks have originated from 4chan in the past, and so it's not out of the realm of possibility that this one is legitimate. At any rate, the anonymous poster posted in a thread about a potential new Splinter Cell game with a list of Ubisoft's studios and what projects they're working on, with Far Cry 6 allegedly in the works at Ubisoft Toro<br><br> <br>After all, Far Cry 5 didn't have a definition "exotic" location, it made a location exotic. Many were surprised when they learned it was Montana, but eventually, it was a clear choice. The cult of Joseph Seed took a seemingly common and okay location and molded it into Ubisoft's formula, and so [https://Farcry6Zone.com/ Far Cry 6 Story Guide|Https://Farcry6Zone.Com/] Cry 6 should mimic this. In other words, instead of choosing something incredibly exotic, a real-world location with a twist is all it really ne<br>
<br>On the other hand, New Dawn presented a straightforward story structure that came to be expected of the series, yet it's overarching story, perhaps because of Mickey and Lou, was not that invigorating. As the old idiom goes, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Far Cry 6 should take the best of both worlds, combining the classic story structure found in New Dawn and older games, but make sure that the story is on-par with Far Cry 5 as well. Overall, if Far Cry 6 manages to nail these things, it'll be a strong next-generation start for the franch<br><br> <br>While there were some rumors about a potential new Splinter Cell entry coming in the next fiscal year, the leaks were corroborated to be the now-confirmed Assassin's Creed Valhalla and the still unconfirmed Far Cry 6 . Earlier this year, during a Ubisoft earnings call, it was confirmed that the company would be publishing five of its AAA titles for the 2020-2021 fiscal year . As of this publishing, four of those five titles have been revealed and confirmed: Watch Dogs: Legion , Gods & Monsters , Rainbow Six Quarantine , and now Assassin's Creed Valhalla . And with Splinter Cell not seeing a new entry anytime soon, all fingers are pointing to their last gigantic AAA franch<br><br> <br>After all, Far Cry 5 didn't have a definition "exotic" location, it made a location exotic. Many were surprised when they learned it was Montana, but eventually, it was a clear choice. The cult of Joseph Seed took a seemingly common and okay location and molded it into Ubisoft's formula, and so Far Cry 6 should mimic this. In other words, instead of choosing something incredibly exotic, a real-world location with a twist is all it really ne<br> <br>As part of Far Cry 2 's heavy emphasis on player freedom, the game implemented a number of ways for players to tackle outposts or missions throughout the game. One of which was the 24 hour simulation of time, and the use of safe houses throughout the world. Players could utilize safe houses to rest and pass the time, as well as restock any morphine or ammo supplies. Passing time also dynamically manipulated the world in various ways, such as passing the time for a guard shift change at an outpost or waiting until nightfall to infiltrate an enemy encampment. Granted Far Cry 2 's stealth mechanics were a bit rudimentary compared to later iterations, but there was still a genuine advantage for stealth-oriented players when they rested until nightt<br><br> <br>With Far Cry 6 leaked and all but officially confirmed, it seems safe to say that fans are excited to see the franchise on, presumably, the PS5 and Xbox Series X. There's little doubt that early success on the consoles could be big for Ubisoft itself, but for that to happen, Far Cry 6 needs to stick the landing. Here's how that can hap<br><br> <br>That's not to say that the Battlefield franchise hasn't had "interesting" locations—France, Italy, the Gallipolli Peninsula, Norway, just to name a few and far more. However, even when accentuated with Battlefield 's trademark capabilities of destruction , these areas don't really come to life. They simply serve as a historical backdrop for a short story, a far cry from...well, Far Cry . Of course, there's two things that need to be addressed in this comparison: genre and environmental storytell<br><br> <br>Insanity has also become a mainstay motif of the Far Cry franchise, to which most fans attribute to [https://farcry6zone.com/ Far Cry 6 Guide|Https://Farcry6Zone.Com/] Cry 3 's Vaas and the impact the character had on the franchise. Honestly pretty much every Far Cry game has had a twinge of insanity, considering there are literal mutated monsters in the first game. Far Cry 2 's insanity, however, was reflected in the game itself. Several mechanics that many considered over-developed or unnecessary served to make the game unpredictable. Guns would get rusty and jam, or even break apart into pieces after prolonged usage. Buddies could potentially die permanently in any interaction. Even the protagonist becomes afflicted with Malaria at the beginning of the game , forcing the player to source medicine to prevent the disease from flaring up during com<br><br> <br>This is a big reason why Giancarlo Esposito would be an apt pick for Far Cry 6 's villain, if true. Esposito has the breadth of experience as an actor and the pedigree to show for it with characters like Moff Gideon or Gus Fring. He's even played a character in a video game before with his appearance as "The Dentist" in Payday 2 back in 2013 . Esposito's work with character curation has resulted in some of his most fantastic roles, and with Far Cry villains typically embodying emotional extremes, Esposito is absolutely capable of taking on a villain's role in the series in several potential fo<br><br> <br>Both may be shooters, but Far Cry is an action-adventure franchise too. Players are able to stop and take in their surrounding areas much better than a war-focused first-person shooter. It's not impossible, but for it to work out as well and especially among its competition, Battlefield 6 would really need to emphasize the influence of the war on surrounding areas, moreso than in the p<br>

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On the other hand, New Dawn presented a straightforward story structure that came to be expected of the series, yet it's overarching story, perhaps because of Mickey and Lou, was not that invigorating. As the old idiom goes, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Far Cry 6 should take the best of both worlds, combining the classic story structure found in New Dawn and older games, but make sure that the story is on-par with Far Cry 5 as well. Overall, if Far Cry 6 manages to nail these things, it'll be a strong next-generation start for the franch


While there were some rumors about a potential new Splinter Cell entry coming in the next fiscal year, the leaks were corroborated to be the now-confirmed Assassin's Creed Valhalla and the still unconfirmed Far Cry 6 . Earlier this year, during a Ubisoft earnings call, it was confirmed that the company would be publishing five of its AAA titles for the 2020-2021 fiscal year . As of this publishing, four of those five titles have been revealed and confirmed: Watch Dogs: Legion , Gods & Monsters , Rainbow Six Quarantine , and now Assassin's Creed Valhalla . And with Splinter Cell not seeing a new entry anytime soon, all fingers are pointing to their last gigantic AAA franch


After all, Far Cry 5 didn't have a definition "exotic" location, it made a location exotic. Many were surprised when they learned it was Montana, but eventually, it was a clear choice. The cult of Joseph Seed took a seemingly common and okay location and molded it into Ubisoft's formula, and so Far Cry 6 should mimic this. In other words, instead of choosing something incredibly exotic, a real-world location with a twist is all it really ne

As part of Far Cry 2 's heavy emphasis on player freedom, the game implemented a number of ways for players to tackle outposts or missions throughout the game. One of which was the 24 hour simulation of time, and the use of safe houses throughout the world. Players could utilize safe houses to rest and pass the time, as well as restock any morphine or ammo supplies. Passing time also dynamically manipulated the world in various ways, such as passing the time for a guard shift change at an outpost or waiting until nightfall to infiltrate an enemy encampment. Granted Far Cry 2 's stealth mechanics were a bit rudimentary compared to later iterations, but there was still a genuine advantage for stealth-oriented players when they rested until nightt


With Far Cry 6 leaked and all but officially confirmed, it seems safe to say that fans are excited to see the franchise on, presumably, the PS5 and Xbox Series X. There's little doubt that early success on the consoles could be big for Ubisoft itself, but for that to happen, Far Cry 6 needs to stick the landing. Here's how that can hap


That's not to say that the Battlefield franchise hasn't had "interesting" locations—France, Italy, the Gallipolli Peninsula, Norway, just to name a few and far more. However, even when accentuated with Battlefield 's trademark capabilities of destruction , these areas don't really come to life. They simply serve as a historical backdrop for a short story, a far cry from...well, Far Cry . Of course, there's two things that need to be addressed in this comparison: genre and environmental storytell


Insanity has also become a mainstay motif of the Far Cry franchise, to which most fans attribute to Far Cry 6 Guide|Https://Farcry6Zone.Com/ Cry 3 's Vaas and the impact the character had on the franchise. Honestly pretty much every Far Cry game has had a twinge of insanity, considering there are literal mutated monsters in the first game. Far Cry 2 's insanity, however, was reflected in the game itself. Several mechanics that many considered over-developed or unnecessary served to make the game unpredictable. Guns would get rusty and jam, or even break apart into pieces after prolonged usage. Buddies could potentially die permanently in any interaction. Even the protagonist becomes afflicted with Malaria at the beginning of the game , forcing the player to source medicine to prevent the disease from flaring up during com


This is a big reason why Giancarlo Esposito would be an apt pick for Far Cry 6 's villain, if true. Esposito has the breadth of experience as an actor and the pedigree to show for it with characters like Moff Gideon or Gus Fring. He's even played a character in a video game before with his appearance as "The Dentist" in Payday 2 back in 2013 . Esposito's work with character curation has resulted in some of his most fantastic roles, and with Far Cry villains typically embodying emotional extremes, Esposito is absolutely capable of taking on a villain's role in the series in several potential fo


Both may be shooters, but Far Cry is an action-adventure franchise too. Players are able to stop and take in their surrounding areas much better than a war-focused first-person shooter. It's not impossible, but for it to work out as well and especially among its competition, Battlefield 6 would really need to emphasize the influence of the war on surrounding areas, moreso than in the p