American network FX has officially greenlit a live-action TV series based on the blockbuster video game series Far Cry.
The announcement, from FX’s official social media channels, sparked excitement among gamers across the globe, as we all hope the show will recreate Far Cry’s trademark blend of great storyline, unforgettable villains, breathtaking landscapes, and its unbridled chaos on our screens.
For many of us, Far Cry is the best first-person openworlder. When the first Far Cry hit PCs all the way back in 2004, we all jumped into the bandwagon because of how good Crysis was.
So uh… remember when we said FARCRY stories always escalate? Yeah. FX took that personally.
— Far Cry (@FarCrygame) November 24, 2025
A brand-new FARCRY anthology series is coming to Hulu with a whole new setting, new cast, and the exact level of chaos your therapist told you to avoid.
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The FX production is being spearheaded by acclaimed creators Noah Hawley—known for hit shows like Fargo—and Rob Mac, with both FX and streaming partners Hulu and Disney+ reportedly on board to deliver the series worldwide. As per reports, the series is set to follow an anthology format. This means each season will bring a new cast of characters, a different exotic location, and no plot baggage from the previous season, much like Far Cry does from game to game. Moreover, no more seeing actors burn through half their lifespan in between seasons as is the current fashion.
High hopes mean high expectations
For many in the gaming community, this new show is one more famous IP getting world exposure. But there is also anxiety. The Last of Us series by HBO was lauded for its gritty, emotional adaptation, in the first season. But then it slowly started going off the rails a bit. Yet, it maintains a healthy balance between showbiz and game audiences. That’s HBO for you.
Netflix’s The Witcher looks and feels like a cheap B-grade adaptation that keeps getting worse, and boy, are we glad Henry Cavill will not bear the brunt of it now! But the worst one was the Uncharted movie, which straight up gave gamers nightmares.
Safe to say, Far Cry’s TV arrival comes with expectations and comparisons. Unlike many game franchises, Far Cry’s true strength lies in its shifting cast, wild (and that’s putting it mildly) settings, and player-driven storylines.
Almost every Far Cry title since Far Cry 5 received hate on its release. But the games are slow burners. We are yet to meet anyone who hasn’t loved the game after crossing a 2-hour gameplay time.
Plus, Indian gamers are always a bit affectionate about Far Cry, despite Ubisoft disappointing people with other IPs. Far Cry 4 drew heavy inspiration from Himalayan culture and even used bits of Hindi dialogue and soundtracks eerily familiar to Hindustani music.
Every Far Cry gamer has a favourite outing. Some swear by the Survival mode of Far Cry: Primal. People like me love the epic that was Far Cry 5.
The Far Cry game anthology has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a mere tech demo called X-Isle: Dinosaur Island that German studio Crytek used to announce their CryEngine software with.
Ubisoft did well here and continues to impress with more titles. As of last week, Tencent’s €1.16 billion strategic investment in Ubisoft’s newly established subsidiary, Vantage Studios, has been officially completed. Vantage will now spearhead the development of not just cornerstone franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six but also Far Cry. This latest FX announcement seems to be the definitive change in the direction the studio is looking to take. We, gamers, hope that, at the end of the day, gaming wins.
