Far Cry 7 currently stands as one of gaming’s most mysterious projects, making it the subject of a lot of speculation and theories. One of the biggest points of conversation about Far Cry is the rumored in-game time limit. This would be a controversial change, as Far Cry has traditionally been focused on player exploration. There has yet to be any confirmation of such features, though, but it’s possible that the team behind the next Far Cry could be seeking to make some changes.
The last entry in the series, Far Cry 6, made a surprising change to its gameplay. Instead of being completely in first-person, Far Cry 6 featured third-person moments, marking a first for the long-running series. This was an exciting development that allowed players to fully see the game’s protagonist. Although what features Far Cry 7 will have is a complete mystery, its predecessor’s perspective shake-up makes a strong argument for going even further with a full-blown third-person perspective.
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Far Cry 7 is a big mystery at this point, but the future of the series as a whole could probably benefit from adopting some earlier practices.
Far Cry 7 Switching to Third-Person Could Refresh the Franchise
Of course, this would be a drastic change, but Far Cry 6 proved that Ubisoft is at least open to the possibility. Third-person has become increasingly popular, as a lot of players enjoy getting to see their characters and how they interact with others. From facial expressions to body language, third-person can allow players to grow more connected to the main character, which often helps immersion. There is an argument to be made that seeing the world from a first-person view also builds immersion, and this is true. However, Far Cry may be in need of some major changes to form if it wants to continue as a franchise.
Rumors claim Far Cry 7‘s supposed in-game timer will span 72 hours, but these reports should be met with skepticism until confirmed.
Biggest Benefits of Third-Person Perspective
- Builds a character’s personality better through facial expressions and animations
- Allows for more in-depth character customization
- Wider field of view
- Opens the door for more complex combat
These upsides to switching to third-person could make Far Cry 7‘s story and setting feel more alive. When stepping into the shoes of a game’s protagonist, a lot of players want to feel connected to the playable character, and it can be hard for some to do that when it’s impossible to even see how the game’s lead interacts and responds to others. It could be even more beneficial when considering just how important the relationship between protagonist and antagonist is to the Far Cry formula.
Third-Person Could Enhance Far Cry 7’s Villain
So far, Far Cry 7‘s main antagonist has yet to be announced. There were once rumors that Oppenheimer actor Cillian Murphy could be taking on the role, but that has since been debunked. While that would have been compelling, Far Cry 7‘s villain will be just as important to the story as its hero. If a third-person approach was taken, then getting to properly see the two opposing forces fully interact could bring this part of the franchise to even greater heights.
Far Cry 7 going fully third-person would likely be controversial, so giving players the option to choose between first and third-person as they wish could be another possible direction.
In first-person, it can be exciting for a Far Cry villain to look one directly in the eye, but it may also be difficult for some to decipher exactly what the protagonist is feeling in a confrontational moment. Getting to see the protagonist’s facial expressions and emotions in third-person could add a deeper layer to run-ins with villains.
There is no telling when the next Far Cry will be announced. As Ubisoft tries to bounce back from a tough year, the future of Far Cry remains unclear. Any changes made to the Far Cry formula risk being controversial, but some of them may pay off for the better.
Far Cry
Far Cry is a long-running first-person shooter franchise set across diverse locations around the globe. Developed by Ubisoft, the Far Cry series features open worlds, unique characters and villains, and tons of weapons.