A Far Cry television series has been confirmed, featuring contributors from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Alien: Earth

The Far Cry video game series is set to expand its presence to television.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, FX is developing a TV adaptation of the series. The project will see the involvement of Noah Hawley, known for his work on Alien: Earth and Fargo, and Rob Mac (formerly Rob McElhenney) of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, both serving as executive producers. Previously rumored earlier in the year, the show is expected to take an anthology format, with Mac playing a role in the first season.

Rob Mac expressed his excitement about working with Hawley, stating, “Working with Noah Hawley is a dream realized.” He added that Ubisoft has been very supportive in entrusting them with the beloved video-game world. FX's support was also crucial for him through this journey.

Noah Hawley commented on the project, saying, “The Far Cry games are anthologies; much like Fargo, they explore human nature through diverse themes each season. Creating a dynamic action series that varies yearly is thrilling.” He is eager to collaborate with Mac and bring their unique perspectives to the screen.

This venture marks Far Cry's second attempt to move beyond video games, the first being a 2008 film directed by Uwe Boll, which did not perform well. Previously, Mac teamed up with Ubisoft for the Apple TV series Mythic Quest, which was eventually canceled.

Far Cry is a major intellectual property held by Vantage Studios, a Ubisoft subsidiary backed by Tencent, along with other franchises like Assassin's Creed and Rainbow Six. Tencent invested €1.16 billion in the venture, a deal that was finalized last week.

Ubisoft's television pursuits also include the Netflix animated series Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, which premiered in October and has been renewed for another season. Ubisoft highlighted this in their latest earnings report as an example of their strategy to expand their game IPs through varied media collaborations.

An Ampere Analysis report revealed that TV adaptations of video games can increase player numbers by 140% on average, with the Fallout series experiencing a remarkable 490% rise in active monthly users post the Amazon TV adaptation launched in April 2024.