New Far Cry Game – Cillian Murphy could be the new villain in Ubisoft’s next game
Rumors are already circulating in the gaming world that Ubisoft is working on a new Far Cry game. Although there is no official confirmation of this yet, according to several insider sources, the project is already in the active development phase. The most interesting thing is that in Far Cry 7, the main villain may be played by the famous actor Cillian Murphy, who in recent years has remembered us with such strong roles as Oppenheimer and Peaky Blinders.
According to leaked information, Ubisoft is once again planning to include celebrities in the game, which has already become a kind of tradition for this game series. Of course, you remember that in Far Cry 6 we saw Giancarlo Esposito as the main antagonist, and in Far Cry 3 it was the well-known Michael Mando, in the role of Vaas Montenegro. And gamers and Far Cry fans alike will probably agree that this is one of the best antagonists in gaming history. And now they’re saying that in Far Cry 7, we might see Murphy’s cold and psychologically charged character as the antagonist.
Far Cry 7 will of course be an open world game (we can’t imagine it any other way), where players will have complete freedom of choice and action. Many suggest that the story may take place in the Caribbean or South America, although at this stage this is only speculation.
As rumors spread, various concept art and fan-made visuals have already been circulating online, showing Cillian Murphy sitting with a cold gaze amidst the explosions and chaos in the background. Fans are seeing this as another attempt by Ubisoft to create a strong, humanly motivated villain.
Far Cry 7 Release Date
As for the game’s possible release date, there is of course no official information, although developer circles are talking about the possibility of Far Cry 7 being released in late 2026 or early 2027. Some suggest that the game is already entering an active production phase and we may even see the first teaser at the upcoming Ubisoft Forward event. Few weeks ago we wrote about the first ever Far Cry 7 leaks, where the game release was planned in the end of 2025, according to rumors and leaks.
Far Cry 6 was criticized by many fans for its monotony of plot. In which I definitely agree with them. That is why Far Cry 7 could become a kind of reboot for the series, that is, the game will have a darker atmosphere, with serious themes and well-developed characters.
If it is confirmed that Cillian Murphy will be the new Far Cry villain, it will be one of the most sensational castings in recent years. His unique energy and psychological intensity are a perfect fit for this Ubisoft franchise, where villains have always been the main force of the game.
At this point, everything is just a rumor, but fans are already eagerly awaiting an official announcement from Ubisoft. One thing is clear that Far Cry 7 is slowly becoming one of the most anticipated games of 2026.
