In a move that caught the gaming world by surprise, Ubisoft reportedly revealed a Far Cry TV series in development at FX. Though the company quickly removed a post detailing the project, screenshots flooded across Reddit and media outlets like CGMagazine. The leaked information confirmed that the series will follow an anthology format, with each season set in a new world and featuring a fresh cast—mirroring the video franchise’s standalone storytelling.
This adaptation is being co-created by It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney and acclaimed writer Noah Hawley (Fargo, Alien: Earth). Hawley will act as showrunner, while McElhenney will also star in the series. Ubisoft’s executive producers include Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill; on the production side, More Better Productions, 26Keys Productions, and 3Arts Entertainment are involved.
From a gaming standpoint, Far Cry is an ambitious candidate for television expansion because of its flexibility. Each game thrusts players into exotic settings, pitting them against complex villains in morally gray scenarios—perfect for an anthology-driven TV format. The prospect of translating this format into live-action with fresh characters each season is a savvy adaptation strategy that respects the game’s design while broadening its creative horizons.
Ubisoft’s slip on its website may have been premature, but the reaction across both gaming news outlets and online communities has been overwhelmingly positive. This suggests that if the series can preserve the franchise’s trademark intensity and moral complexity, it could redefine how games are adapted for television. Anecdotally, Ubisoft signaled this shift earlier this year after Tencent’s investment, hinting at broader ambitions to expand its flagship franchises beyond gaming.
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