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New, next-gen Far Cry to stalk Xboxes in spring

Current-gen console gets sequel, Xbox 360 gets combination of new chapter and re-worked Far Cry Instincts.

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Gamers may just be finishing up Jack Carver's first tropical-island adventure on the Xbox, but that doesn't mean it's too early for a sequel. Though the critically acclaimed Far Cry Instincts was just released in late September, Ubisoft today announced plans for a new chapter of Far Cry to appear on both the Xbox and Xbox 360 this spring.

Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter (working title) continues the hunter-has-become-the-hunted gameplay of Instincts with new characters, storyline, and features. Details on the game are still under wraps, but screenshots released by Ubisoft reveal that vehicular combat will return, and the game's main star, its dangerous island setting, will also be back.

The series makes its debut on the Xbox 360 with Far Cry Instincts Predator for the Xbox 360. Predator will include both "an enhanced" version of Far Cry Instincts and a next-gen version of Far Cry Instincts Next Chapter. Ubisoft claims that the 360 versions will feature advanced pathfinding, more enemies onscreen at one time, and complex artificial intelligence.

Ubisoft has not yet released pricing or rating information for the sequel. Read GameSpot's full review of Far Cry Instincts, which was rated M for Mature, for background on the upcoming game. The original Far Cry was released for the PC in 2004.

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I like far cry but if they make it a franchise then i hope they make it a good one.

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far cry was awesome, looking forward to the 360 version

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FPS / War / Shooting games = pwnzorz

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Why doesn't Ubisoft just make Far Cry 2 for the 360??? I don't want to play Far Cry 1.5 on my $400 system!!!

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It still looks the same but they have enough time to fix it up a little

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Argh, I was hoping for Farcry 2... :(

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The first Far Cry was totally overated... I hope Ubisoft can add more depth in character and story this go around...!

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Far Cry was a horrbile game. I hated it on the PC and I doubt I'd like it on any other platform.

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Take that ps3! *rollseyes* Whatever really, the expansion is being developed for pc, and that's what matters.

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"??? I take it I was the only one who enjoyed Far Cry. " Actually I loved it for the pc and I had owned instincts but i traded it in. Good thing so now i can by it all over again ^_^

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i thought the game kicked ass... oh well ... I must of been the only one

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Far Cry Instincts was a decent game on the Xbox. Will the 360 version make any great leaps forward? Probably not. If the only is sweet, maybe it will be enough to make me buy a game I've already played.... just on a more expensive machine! :)

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WHERE'S FAR CRY FOR THE PC?! I WANT A SEQUAL OR AN EXPANSION! ***cries***

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Awesome. Instincts is a fantastic game and I'm pleased to learn that there is a current-gen sequel planned. I could care less about Xbox 360.

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This is great! I can't wait to play Far Cry in High Def on my Standard Def TV!

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Stop the porting! I'm a 360 owner, I want origional games!

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I love the PC Far Cry, I didn't know the Xbox Far Cry was so bad. Hell, even gamespot said its great, and they said it was even better than the PC version. Oh well, its coming out for the 360 so hopefully the AI would be fixed and any of those other problems mentioned.

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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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While the single player campaign of the first game was decent enough, the multiplayer aspect was mediocre at best. If they could tweak up the multiplayer modes and enhance the map editor, Farcry on the next generation systems would be excellent.

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This could end up being a really good thing actually... Far Cry Instincts had a major issue in the form of the piss-poor AI... if that gets ironed out, then this as a shot at being the first console-exclusive FPS that can compete with PC FPS games.

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Meh. PC farcry > Xbox farcry anyday.

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Fry Cry for the xbox was fun but there are so many problems with that game. I can't belive GameSpot gave it a 9.2 because they are so picky. the game sould have gotta' 7.0... I just hope 2 is better.

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what is wrong with u pple! farcry instinct was l33t! and it looked awesome for the xbox, i can't wait for it on 360. i'm thinking kameo meets call of duty. oh so sweet. oh and by the way i own and beat the PC version. so yea i'm a fan.

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After the game introduced the cliched bio-monstrosities and the "intelligent" (i.e. cheating) AI pissed me off enough I uninstalled it. Not touching a console version.

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You know, I liked Far Cry alot better when it was a PC title ....... and, you know, didn't suck. Far Cry PC> Far Cry: Instincts. I'm tired of dumbed down FPS ports. Doom3, HL2, and FC suffered immensely on the downgrade to the Xbox. Where's FC2 for PC? I ask you Crytek!

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why is jack still on the island?

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Woohoo. This is why Microsoft and the xbox 360 are ahead of the game. I can't wait for the PS3, so crap like this is overshadowed.

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Awesome! I loved the first Far Cry on Xbox and I have no doubt in my mind this game will be just as good.

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Looks nice. Haven't played any Far Cry yet, so me and others like me will certainly enjoy this.

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This game wishes it was Riddick.

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Sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet

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bah, when do we get pc sequel

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Ok i know the games are getting amazing reviews but come on...they are pushing Far Cry out way to fast, this is what? the second in a year an a half? and dont forget a movie...noooooooooooooooo

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yo..chromium42, I took that Xbox news, with relief. With the huge shortage of 360's that rob you of you're hard earned cash...I'm glad I can still play it on xbox 1..but then again I guess that kills the whole point of the enhaced version..I'm so drunk and stoned....

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I guess that XManTMG and myself were the only ones who enjoyed Far Cry Instincts. I'm stoked that a sequel is coming to the Xbox as I feared only the 360 would get it.

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I've seen the Crytek next gen video before somewhere and the graphics in the screens don't really do the video I saw justice. But don't worry, because the demo was beautiful. I'm not too sure of the site I got it from, but search around. It looks amazing so don't worry too much about the graphics. And if you don't care about this news, please don't let us know by commenting that you don't care. Because we don't care to hear it.

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If I'm not mistaken, doesn't the article state that the 360 version will be the sequel with a reworked original included. Either way I think it's awsome.

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i agree with the woop dee doo! dont you love paying for the same game three times, each with just a bit more "awesome extra content, characters, and story elements!" ? and their game-naming department could use some help. "FarCry Fatal Instincts Predator 2 the Next Chapter Gold Edition (squared)" is just going to look dumb on the shelf at the store.

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oh snap...it's on now

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...oh, I guess that does explain it, then...

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Sweet, hope the Map maker makes it to the 360 version.

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This is a great game to get drunk and stoned to.

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??? I take it I was the only one who enjoyed Far Cry.

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The question is, will the game be as appealing once Uwe Boll makes his "amazing blockbuster" movie of it?

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woop de doo

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Current-gen looks great, pretty heavy graphics for a low spec system. Next-gen version should look rather interesting.

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meh the online was great for the x-box and I say they will rework it for the 360 which should be awesome.

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whatever, doesnt really matter to me

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