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Created page with "<br>Perhaps the most interesting rumor thus far comes from a Reddit AMA with the franchise's most iconic villain. Earlier in April, Vaas actor Michael Mando was answering fan questions regarding both Far Cry 3 as well as his role in AMC's Better Call Saul as Nacho Varga . One of the questions asked of Mando was "Do you still get recognized as Vaas or do more people see you as Nacho now?" Mando responded in general his love for the character Vaas that he co-created during..."
 
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<br>Perhaps the most interesting rumor thus far comes from a Reddit AMA with the franchise's most iconic villain. Earlier in April, Vaas actor Michael Mando was answering fan questions regarding both Far Cry 3 as well as his role in AMC's Better Call Saul as Nacho Varga . One of the questions asked of Mando was "Do you still get recognized as Vaas or do more people see you as Nacho now?" Mando responded in general his love for the character Vaas that he co-created during Far Cry 3 's development, but also went on to mention that he may be able to reprise the role "very soon," seemingly as a j<br><br> <br>We have no idea when they will announce Far Cry 6 , but there are some things we have on our wishlist _ . _ While the _ Far Cry _ games have been received fairly positively, there are some aspects of the series that could be improved (or outright taken out). Here are ten things we hope Ubisoft inclu<br><br> <br>Giving buddies a heightened role in the main story justified their existence as characters, instead of just being hired help. Far Cry 6 should iterate on the foundation that Far Cry 5 's buddy system has established , whilst including elements of Far Cry 2 's buddy system. The buddies/specialists in Far Cry 5 all had unique combat abilities and skills that assisted the player throughout the game, but in the end buddies only acted in service to the player. Integrating them into the storyline like Far Cry 2 did would enhance their purposes in the story, justifying their usage throughout the playthro<br><br> <br>In many ways, Far Cry 3 is often considered the series' best entry, serving to both modernize and cement the franchise's popularity among fans. Vaas served as a genuinely intimidating villain, while the gameplay mechanics were honed and perfected from previous games into a satisfying shooter experience. With Far Cry 6 on the horizon, fans are likely expecting a similar revolution from the third game for the next generation. But before Far Cry 3 , the game wouldn't have existed without some serious innovation on the part of its predecessor Far Cry<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> <br>Much of the backing of these "leaks" lines up with some of the information that Ubisoft sent out as part of a Far Cry feedback survey to players after the release of Far Cry 5 . One question in particular asked players where they would like to see a new Far Cry game take place, which then proceeded to list around 15 regions and time periods. These choices ranged from different regions like South America or North Korea, or even went as far as going to another planet like the Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars D<br><br> <br>Fans should hear more relatively soon, as Ubisoft's recently announced digital showcase comes in July, which should provide a major update for several of these franchises. Hopefully Far Cry 6 will be among the announcements and hopefully a legitimate release schedule is also revealed, as that's a lot of games to pack into a relatively small amount of t<br><br> <br>The _ Far Cry _ games have always been equivalent to action summer blockbusters. The main character is a Rambo-like warrior who dispatches bad guys left and right. Due to its tight combat and gunplay, players have always been able to create their own action set-pieces. It would be great if Ubisoft could introduce a mode where players can record moments, then edit the footage with different shots to make it more cinematic. This would add a ton of replayability and could make for some truly awesome videos on YouT<br><br> <br>Here's where the leaks get a little shaky, but nevertheless there are plenty of rumors surrounding the next Far Cry title out on the internet. The franchise's track record has shown it's not afraid to experiment with the game's themes or settings, either through DLC or with entirely new games. Far Cry: Primal and Far Cry: Blood Dragon are prime examples of this , based in prehistoric times as well as a retro-inspired sci-fi future. One of the most popular theories linked to Far Cry 6 states it will allegedly take place within either a North Korea setting or Jurassic-style sett<br><br> <br>Far Cry 2 can sometimes be a divisive topic for fans, meaning they either love it or hate it. One thing fans can't deny is that the game did a lot to bring the franchise forward from its outlandish beginnings. [https://farcry6zone.com/ Far Cry 6 DLC|Https://Farcry6Zone.Com/] Cry 6 would do well to incorporate elements from Far Cry 2 into a more modern presentation. The sheer size of the open world, the emphasized open-ended mission structure, the comprehensive buddy system, a more grounded story, and divisive but innovative gameplay mechanics brought the series to modern gaming in a big way. Insanity was an integral part of the Far Cry 3 narrative, but Far Cry 2 emphasized insanity on a fundamental gameplay le<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