The next FarCry looks impressive to say the least. From the rockin’ elephants to wing-suit gliding, gamers can’t seem to get enough of this upcoming release. But did you know it could have been a very different game?
In a recent interview, executive producer Dan Hay revealed that the title you see in its current state almost didn’t happen. For a time, gamers would have received a continuation of everything seen in FarCry 3 (from the characters, locales and more). However, after some careful consideration, the team desired to take a completely fresh approach. “Everybody was like, that’s the worst idea I’ve ever heard” he laughs.
While FarCry 4 looks to present a visually stunning experience, changing up the gameplay and how players are immersed was also paramount on their list of innovations (like giving in-game characters smarter personalities). Hay said, “I think that making a story that is a complement to being able to go out and play in the open world is something that we’re going to work hard at. Making characters that are enticing you to go out into the open world and are responsive to some of the things that you do when you’re out there. And making characters and systems that know each other and talk to each other.”
FarCry 4 hits stores on November 18 th .