A new leak has surfaced online, and it talks about details regarding "Far Cry 7," the unofficial name of the sequel that will succeed "Far Cry 6."
'Far Cry 7' Leak: Early Details to Sequel Revealed
The information comes from Ubisoft dataminer RogueTX, who shared a breakdown of the supposed details on X.
According to the leaker, "Far Cry 7" is shaping up to be a PvE and PvP extraction shooter, a genre shift that would mark a dramatic change from the open-world first-person shooter format the series has maintained for years.
The leak describes a 72-hour in-game timer mechanic, within which players must rescue their family members from an enemy faction called the "Sons of Truth." Earlier rumors had also pointed to actor Cillian Murphy being attached as the headlining villain for the game, though that specific claim has not been fully confirmed.
The dataminer also mentioned the return of weapon durability, a mechanic that has historically divided players when it appears in open-world games, alongside the inclusion of safehouses players can use throughout their missions.
RogueTX later clarified that "Far Cry 7" will still feature a traditional campaign mode alongside the extraction-focused PvE component, meaning the game is not abandoning single-player content entirely.
FC7
— Rogue I Tx (@AgaiinTx) July 6, 2026
- High-stakes PvEVP scavenge and extract survival loop
- Sons of Truth
- Still Includes the Time limit as shared a while ago up to 72 hours since i last checked
- Rescue up to 6 Family Members
- Safehouse
- Weapon Durability
- Grizzly Bears, wolves, Foxes, Deers
No Announcements Yet From Ubisoft
Ubisoft has not made any official announcements regarding "Far Cry 7" as of press time, according to GameRant, and none of the details from the leak have been confirmed by the publisher.
RogueTX described the current round of information as doubling down on claims they had already made earlier this year and in 2025, suggesting the leaker has been tracking this project for some time.
The publisher has been navigating a difficult stretch, with several high-profile projects facing setbacks and a broader restructuring that has affected multiple studios under its umbrella in recent years.
The "Far Cry" series last saw a new entry with "Far Cry 6" back in 2021, making this the longest gap between mainline releases in the franchise's history.
As with any leak, the details should be treated with caution until Ubisoft addresses them directly.
What to Expect From Ubisoft's 'Far Cry 7?'
If the leak proves accurate, "Far Cry 7" would represent one of the boldest pivots the franchise has ever attempted. The extraction shooter format has grown into one of the most competitive genres in gaming, with titles like "Escape From Tarkov," "Hunt: Showdown," and Bungie's own "Marathon" all occupying that same space.
Ubisoft entering the genre with a "Far Cry" skin would be a significant gamble, especially for a fanbase that has largely favored the series for its single-player open-world formula.
The 72-hour timer mechanic in particular stands out as an unconventional design choice. Whether that plays out as a literal countdown within a single session or as a broader narrative framework tied to gameplay loops remains unclear from the current leak.
No release date or confirmed platform information has been shared at this point, and fans will likely need to wait for an official Ubisoft announcement before any of these details get locked in.
