As major stories from the gaming world increasingly migrate to television screens, “Far Cry,“ one of Ubisoft’s most intense and recognizable franchises, might soon receive a TV adaptation. And the rumors were sparked not by mere speculation, but by an article published (and quickly deleted) on Ubisoft’s official website.

If confirmed, “Far Cry” would be turned into a series produced by FX, the American network known for bold productions such as “Fargo” and “Atlanta.“ The two creators mentioned in the “ghost” article are no strangers: Rob McElhenney (known for “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “Mythic Quest”) and Noah Hawley (“Fargo”, “Legion”, the upcoming “Alien: Earth”), a duo with a taste for unsettling, absurd, and deeply human stories.

According to screenshots and information gathered on Reddit, Hawley would be the showrunner, while McElhenney is set to play a significant role in the story. The production team is solid, gathering names behind recent successes, alongside representatives from Ubisoft Film & Television, including Gerard Guillemot, brother of Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot.

Margaret Boykin, head of Ubisoft’s film and television division, was quoted in the deleted article:

“Far Cry is a psychological descent that fearlessly explores the darkest and most absurd aspects of humanity, perfectly fitting FX’s bold and fearless narrative style.”

Words that seem to indicate not just a simple adaptation, but a coherent, perhaps even provocative, artistic vision.

A Disturbing Story Between Game and Reality

Launched in 2004, the “Far Cry” series built a world where chaos and survival constantly intertwine, exploring themes such as dictatorship, manipulation, dehumanization, and the extreme nature of free will. From the tropical islands of the first game to the Caribbean setting of “Far Cry 6,“ the series has always been marked by memorable characters and charismatic antagonists, true moral monsters convinced they are the heroes of their own story.

For this reason, the idea of a “Far Cry” series doesn’t seem absurd at all. On the contrary, it appears to be a natural next step for a franchise that has long learned to tell stories not only through gunfire but also through memorable monologues, heavy silences, and existential dilemmas.

Mistake or Strategy?

The fact that the article announcing the series was quickly deleted – but not fast enough to escape fans’ radar – raises a legitimate question: was this an accidental leak or a carefully orchestrated PR move? Especially since “Far Cry” has been quiet since “Far Cry 6,“ with no official announcements about a new game.

Until an official confirmation arrives, all that remains is the reassuring slug – “far-cry-series-adaptation-in-the-works-at-fx” – and the promise of a familiar world, reinterpreted through a different medium. A medium that, judging by FX’s history and Hawley’s style, won’t shy away from darkness, complexity, and brutal psychology.

In a landscape where many adaptations fall into the trap of superficiality, a potential “Far Cry” series has the rare chance to go deeper, into the root of madness. It remains to be seen if it will have the courage to do so.

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