Ubisoft’s Far Cry 7 has been the hottest topic of discussion for quite some time now. Marking the longest gap between two Far Cry games, the upcoming game, rumored to be called Far Cry: Rise, is expected to be released sometime in 2025.
Notably, Ubisoft is still to reveal any firm details about the next entry in one of its most celebrated game franchises. However, the rumor mill has leaked considerable details about the game. Among them are details about the speculated plot of the game which could be the perfect target for satire.
Far Cry 7‘s rumored storyline
If rumors are to be believed, Far Cry 7 will allow players to travel to the tropical fictional island located in the Yellow Sea called Kimsan, which is believed to be based in Korea. Here, the player must free their family from a cult known as the Sons of Truth.
Although the introduction of cults is not entirely new to the game franchise, there is something unique in this installment that will make it stand out. It is the protagonist’s familial wealth that will make the difference and thus open new avenues to Ubisoft for a potential stinging satire.
The basic plot of the protagonist’s family being abducted by insane cultists does not provide a ground for satire. However, the wealth of those abducted could be a strong foundation for a dark comedy plot.
For years now, watching the super-rich and elites getting their hands into criminal conspiracies has been a favorite arena to explore for films and TV. A few games have also stepped into these waters in the past, so there are high chances the upcoming Far Cry 7‘s story could also explore the idea.
That being said, although such a story has the potential to be thought-provoking as well as pitch-black comedic, it can also prove to be extremely polarizing for Ubisoft.
Why it could be controversial for Ubisoft?
Given the plot that the abducted are from the powerful and privileged class, yet due to situations that arise, even their immense wealth is unable to save them, build the perfect setup for satire. However, touching down on the topic of real-world debates over wealth inequality can be a topic that Ubisoft may not be ready to deal with.
That being said, the publisher has in the past spoken about real-world topics in the earlier installments of the Far Cry franchise. However, it must be noted that they usually avoided plunging too deeply into controversial subjects.
As an example, Far Cry 5’s story touched upon the idea of homegrown violent extremism in the United States but never addressed it deeply. If at all Far Cry 7 does touch on the wealthy family plot, the same pattern could be replicated.
On a more developing front, talking about the wealthy individuals caught in several recent media scandals would certainly indicate that Ubisoft is bold enough to venture into something substantive. If the game indeed focuses on the rumored wealthy family getting abducted by cultists’ pot, it will provide great potential for Far Cry 7 to incorporate some unapologetic commentary on power and privilege.
In the past several franchises have succeeded with this sort of satire, Far Cry 7 can also benefit by not only being entertaining and engaging but also bold in talking about less-spoken of topic.
On the flip side, it could come with major financial risks for the publisher. In today’s times when the wealthy category does not only include a specific class but also political individuals, Ubisoft could also possibly choose to avoid this satire altogether.
