{"id":2011752,"date":"2026-06-26T02:24:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T23:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2011752"},"modified":"2026-06-26T02:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T23:24:39","slug":"lizzy-caplan-joins-fxs-far-cry-tv-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2011752","title":{"rendered":"Lizzy Caplan Joins FX&#8217;s Far Cry TV Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2870106660 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-862658659 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">FX&#8217;s upcoming adaptation of <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/far-cry\">Far Cry<\/a> has cast Lizzy Caplan, who is best known for Freaks and Geeks, Mean Girls, and Cloverfield.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Last year, FX and Ubisoft confirmed that Noah Hawley (showrunner of Fargo and Alien: Earth) will helm an adaptation of Far Cry. The show will be an anthology series with each season telling a new story with a new cast, not unlike the games. As of right now, details are scarce on what the first season will look like, but it&#8217;s hard to imagine a Far Cry story without a unique location and a psychotic villain.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Caplan&#8217;s role is being kept under wraps, but she will star alongside It&#8217;s Always Sunny in Philadelphia&#8217;s Rob Mac (formerly known as Rob McElhenney). Mac&#8217;s role is also a mystery, but he will also executive-produce the upcoming TV series. Hawley previously stated that he was drawn to the show because Far Cry&#8217;s structure allows for a wide variety of storytelling opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The 10 Best Far Cry Games<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Click through to see the 10 best Far Cry games as decided by IGN.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;#10 - Far Cry: Instincts - 2007 (Xbox)&lt;\/h3&gt;Far Cry Instincts is basically a remake of the original Far Cry game with some cut corners in order to let it debut on the Xbox in 2007. Issues like texture pop-in and long load times definitely showed Instincts\u2019 age when it launched, but this redo also brought in a map editor, new feral abilities, and the addition of several multiplayer modes. Instincts is a fairly linear take on the already linear debut Far Cry game, but it\u2019s still worth checking out to see how far the Far Cry games have come since.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 11 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;#9 - Far Cry 2 - 2008 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)&lt;\/h3&gt;Far Cry 2 was the first in the series to attempt the nonlinear, open world shooter approach and the result is both ambitious and undercooked as a result. Lots of the quality of life standards and progression features common in recent Far Cry\u2019s hadn\u2019t been introduced yet, but it\u2019s hard to deny how influential Far Cry 2 ended up being to later installments. While its murky, sepia toned visuals haven\u2019t aged well - a common theme for many mature games of the mid-2000s era - the immense African savannah backdrop still provided players with tons to do and explore.\n\nOn top of contending with local wildlife and enemy forces, the player also has to deal with malaria, periodically requiring the usage of medicine to treat the life threatening parasitic disease coursing through their body. It\u2019s an interesting mechanic that never really made its return in later titles but it does add a level of tension and survival simulation to a game already teeming with things that want you dead.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;#8 - Far Cry - 2004 (Xbox 360, PC, PS3)&lt;\/h3&gt;After years of dimly lit corridors and labyrinthine sci-fi settings dominated the first person shooter space, the original Far Cry dared to drag the genre out into the sunshine for a wide open romp across a dangerous tropical island. Sure, there are still plenty of dimly lit corridors and sci-fi stuff to be found here - the game centers around taking down not only soldiers, but also genetically modified mutant monsters, after all - but players will still scale mountains, fly hang gliders, and swim seas.\n\nThe first Far Cry is a fairly linear, level-based game by Far Cry standards, but it\u2019s still got plenty of player agency. You can go in loud with grenades and stolen trucks or stealth your way through enemy base camps, taking down waves of soldiers along the way. That level of gameplay freedom was fairly uncommon in the FPS genre at the time and went on to define the core of what the Far Cry franchise has become known for since. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;#7 - Far Cry: New Dawn - 2019 (Xbox One, PS4, PC)&lt;\/h3&gt;Far Cry: New Dawn was the first direct sequel in the Far Cry series, taking place seventeen years after - spoilers, I guess - the nuclear collapse seen in Far Cry 5\u2019s Hope County where nature, and roving gangs of Highwaymen, have reclaimed the land. The result is a vibrant, neon take on Far Cry 5\u2019s map, complete with overgrown flora, mutated animals, and lots of scrappy new weapons and vehicles to play with. Aesthetically, think of it as Mad Max meets Splatoon.\n\nUnder the fresh coat of paint was the familiar Far Cry 5 gameplay, as well as a reduced version of Far Cry 5\u2019s map, which ultimately made it feel more like a spinoff than a sequel. That said, if you\u2019re one of the people who play Far Cry for the story and Far Cry 5\u2019s finale left you wondering where the heck things could go next, New Dawn\u2019s vivid and violent sandbox and demented new villains are enough to keep things interesting enough.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;#6 - Far Cry 5 - 2018 (Xbox One, PS4, PC)&lt;\/h3&gt;Far Cry\u2019s dense, geographically varied locations brimming with dangerous wildlife are probably the most important draw to the series, which made Far Cry 5\u2019s trip to its sparse and mundane fictitious Montana county somewhat of a letdown. The spacious American West setting wasn\u2019t exactly rife with shark infested seas and elephant stampedes like some of the other games on this list, but it did try to shake things up by pitting the player against Eden\u2019s Gate, a deranged Doomsday cult prepping for the end of the world. A video game tiger will always be more interesting than a video game cow, though, so ultimately Far Cry 5\u2019s story couldn\u2019t rescue it from its lackluster setting.\n\nThat said, there\u2019s still tons of stuff for Far Cry fans to love here. There\u2019s fishing, hunting, and an increased focus on exploration and melee combat. Players could recruit NPCs and even local wildlife to take down enemies. And hidden prepper stashes acted as treasure hunt puzzle rooms of sorts. As for players bored by the small town setting, Far Cry 5 also included a robust level editor mode, inspiring players to create and share some truly wild and chaotic maps. There\u2019s enough fun in Far Cry 5 to keep players occupied, even if none of it ever truly soars. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;What I love about the Far Cry game franchise is it&#8217;s an anthology,&#8221; said Hawley. &#8220;Each game is a variation of a theme, the same way each season of <em>Fargo<\/em> is a variation on a theme. To create a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens is a dream come true. I&#8217;m excited to partner with Rob and bring our shared irreverent, ambitious sensibility to the screen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Hawley came under fire earlier this year after <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/noah-hawley-explains-why-his-far-cry-tv-show-wont-adapt-existing-games\">making some comments that sounded dismissive of gaming&#8217;s storytelling<\/a> capabilities. The filmmaker stated that &#8220;games are built in a way that doesn&#8217;t make for the best drama,&#8221; and received pushback from players <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/far-cry-4-director-says-fans-just-want-games-respected-not-dismissed-after-tv-adaptation-boss-suggests-players-skip-the-cutscenes-anyway\">as well as the director of Far Cry 4, Alex Hutchinson<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;My biggest problem is the dismissal of the game stories as pointless,&#8221; Hutchinson said, addressing Hawley&#8217;s comments directly. &#8220;His position isn&#8217;t without merit, and his adaptations of Alien and Fargo also basically threw away history. This worked well in Fargo but less well in Alien, which turned into a kind of weird Peter Pan gets a dog story instead of remaining true to the best elements of the brand. I think gamers just want to feel their loves are respected not dismissed as they often were historically.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As of right now, there&#8217;s no premiere date for Far Cry and production seemingly hasn&#8217;t even begun, but the casting news does suggest things are ramping up. A <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/ubisoft-promises-new-assassins-creed-far-cry-and-ghost-recon-games-all-by-march-2029\">new Far Cry game is also in the works<\/a> at Ubisoft, but the studio has yet to officially unveil it.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>(Photo by Noam Galai\/WireImage)<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Cade Onder is a freelancer for IGN&#8217;s news team. He covers all things entertainment, including gaming, film, and more. You can find him on Twitter @Cade_Onder.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article\">\n<div data-mix-name=\"secondaryMedrec\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo-hide=\"1\" class=\"jsx-343126785 pogo-slot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">FX&#8217;s upcoming adaptation of <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/far-cry\">Far Cry<\/a> has cast Lizzy Caplan, who is best known for Freaks and Geeks, Mean Girls, and Cloverfield.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Last year, FX and Ubisoft confirmed that Noah Hawley (showrunner of Fargo and Alien: Earth) will helm an adaptation of Far Cry. The show will be an anthology series with each season telling a new story with a new cast, not unlike the games. As of right now, details are scarce on what the first season will look like, but it&#8217;s hard to imagine a Far Cry story without a unique location and a psychotic villain.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Caplan&#8217;s role is being kept under wraps, but she will star alongside It&#8217;s Always Sunny in Philadelphia&#8217;s Rob Mac (formerly known as Rob McElhenney). Mac&#8217;s role is also a mystery, but he will also executive-produce the upcoming TV series. Hawley previously stated that he was drawn to the show because Far Cry&#8217;s structure allows for a wide variety of storytelling opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The 10 Best Far Cry Games<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Click through to see the 10 best Far Cry games as decided by IGN.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;#10 - Far Cry: Instincts - 2007 (Xbox)&lt;\/h3&gt;Far Cry Instincts is basically a remake of the original Far Cry game with some cut corners in order to let it debut on the Xbox in 2007. Issues like texture pop-in and long load times definitely showed Instincts\u2019 age when it launched, but this redo also brought in a map editor, new feral abilities, and the addition of several multiplayer modes. Instincts is a fairly linear take on the already linear debut Far Cry game, but it\u2019s still worth checking out to see how far the Far Cry games have come since.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 11 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;#9 - Far Cry 2 - 2008 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)&lt;\/h3&gt;Far Cry 2 was the first in the series to attempt the nonlinear, open world shooter approach and the result is both ambitious and undercooked as a result. Lots of the quality of life standards and progression features common in recent Far Cry\u2019s hadn\u2019t been introduced yet, but it\u2019s hard to deny how influential Far Cry 2 ended up being to later installments. While its murky, sepia toned visuals haven\u2019t aged well - a common theme for many mature games of the mid-2000s era - the immense African savannah backdrop still provided players with tons to do and explore.\n\nOn top of contending with local wildlife and enemy forces, the player also has to deal with malaria, periodically requiring the usage of medicine to treat the life threatening parasitic disease coursing through their body. It\u2019s an interesting mechanic that never really made its return in later titles but it does add a level of tension and survival simulation to a game already teeming with things that want you dead.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;#8 - Far Cry - 2004 (Xbox 360, PC, PS3)&lt;\/h3&gt;After years of dimly lit corridors and labyrinthine sci-fi settings dominated the first person shooter space, the original Far Cry dared to drag the genre out into the sunshine for a wide open romp across a dangerous tropical island. Sure, there are still plenty of dimly lit corridors and sci-fi stuff to be found here - the game centers around taking down not only soldiers, but also genetically modified mutant monsters, after all - but players will still scale mountains, fly hang gliders, and swim seas.\n\nThe first Far Cry is a fairly linear, level-based game by Far Cry standards, but it\u2019s still got plenty of player agency. You can go in loud with grenades and stolen trucks or stealth your way through enemy base camps, taking down waves of soldiers along the way. That level of gameplay freedom was fairly uncommon in the FPS genre at the time and went on to define the core of what the Far Cry franchise has become known for since. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;#7 - Far Cry: New Dawn - 2019 (Xbox One, PS4, PC)&lt;\/h3&gt;Far Cry: New Dawn was the first direct sequel in the Far Cry series, taking place seventeen years after - spoilers, I guess - the nuclear collapse seen in Far Cry 5\u2019s Hope County where nature, and roving gangs of Highwaymen, have reclaimed the land. The result is a vibrant, neon take on Far Cry 5\u2019s map, complete with overgrown flora, mutated animals, and lots of scrappy new weapons and vehicles to play with. Aesthetically, think of it as Mad Max meets Splatoon.\n\nUnder the fresh coat of paint was the familiar Far Cry 5 gameplay, as well as a reduced version of Far Cry 5\u2019s map, which ultimately made it feel more like a spinoff than a sequel. That said, if you\u2019re one of the people who play Far Cry for the story and Far Cry 5\u2019s finale left you wondering where the heck things could go next, New Dawn\u2019s vivid and violent sandbox and demented new villains are enough to keep things interesting enough.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;#6 - Far Cry 5 - 2018 (Xbox One, PS4, PC)&lt;\/h3&gt;Far Cry\u2019s dense, geographically varied locations brimming with dangerous wildlife are probably the most important draw to the series, which made Far Cry 5\u2019s trip to its sparse and mundane fictitious Montana county somewhat of a letdown. The spacious American West setting wasn\u2019t exactly rife with shark infested seas and elephant stampedes like some of the other games on this list, but it did try to shake things up by pitting the player against Eden\u2019s Gate, a deranged Doomsday cult prepping for the end of the world. A video game tiger will always be more interesting than a video game cow, though, so ultimately Far Cry 5\u2019s story couldn\u2019t rescue it from its lackluster setting.\n\nThat said, there\u2019s still tons of stuff for Far Cry fans to love here. There\u2019s fishing, hunting, and an increased focus on exploration and melee combat. Players could recruit NPCs and even local wildlife to take down enemies. And hidden prepper stashes acted as treasure hunt puzzle rooms of sorts. As for players bored by the small town setting, Far Cry 5 also included a robust level editor mode, inspiring players to create and share some truly wild and chaotic maps. There\u2019s enough fun in Far Cry 5 to keep players occupied, even if none of it ever truly soars. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;What I love about the Far Cry game franchise is it&#8217;s an anthology,&#8221; said Hawley. &#8220;Each game is a variation of a theme, the same way each season of <em>Fargo<\/em> is a variation on a theme. To create a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens is a dream come true. I&#8217;m excited to partner with Rob and bring our shared irreverent, ambitious sensibility to the screen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Hawley came under fire earlier this year after <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/noah-hawley-explains-why-his-far-cry-tv-show-wont-adapt-existing-games\">making some comments that sounded dismissive of gaming&#8217;s storytelling<\/a> capabilities. The filmmaker stated that &#8220;games are built in a way that doesn&#8217;t make for the best drama,&#8221; and received pushback from players <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/far-cry-4-director-says-fans-just-want-games-respected-not-dismissed-after-tv-adaptation-boss-suggests-players-skip-the-cutscenes-anyway\">as well as the director of Far Cry 4, Alex Hutchinson<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;My biggest problem is the dismissal of the game stories as pointless,&#8221; Hutchinson said, addressing Hawley&#8217;s comments directly. &#8220;His position isn&#8217;t without merit, and his adaptations of Alien and Fargo also basically threw away history. This worked well in Fargo but less well in Alien, which turned into a kind of weird Peter Pan gets a dog story instead of remaining true to the best elements of the brand. I think gamers just want to feel their loves are respected not dismissed as they often were historically.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As of right now, there&#8217;s no premiere date for Far Cry and production seemingly hasn&#8217;t even begun, but the casting news does suggest things are ramping up. A <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/ubisoft-promises-new-assassins-creed-far-cry-and-ghost-recon-games-all-by-march-2029\">new Far Cry game is also in the works<\/a> at Ubisoft, but the studio has yet to officially unveil it.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>(Photo by Noam Galai\/WireImage)<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Cade Onder is a freelancer for IGN&#8217;s news team. He covers all things entertainment, including gaming, film, and more. You can find him on Twitter @Cade_Onder.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FX&#8217;s upcoming adaptation of Far Cry has cast Lizzy Caplan, who is best known for Freaks and Geeks, Mean Girls, and Cloverfield. Last year, FX and Ubisoft confirmed that Noah Hawley (showrunner of Fargo and Alien: Earth) will helm an adaptation of Far Cry. 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