A new television series inspired by Ubisoft’s Far Cry franchise is reportedly in the works at FX. This information was not disclosed through a leak but was allegedly revealed by Ubisoft itself, which briefly mentioned the project on its website before redirecting visitors away from the page, though not quickly enough to avoid being spotted by users on Reddit.

According to those who saw the initial post, Rob McElhenney, known for his roles in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest, and Welcome to Wrexham, along with Noah Hawley, recognized for Fargo and Alien: Covenant, are set to co-create the series. Hawley is expected to take on the role of showrunner, while McElhenney will also feature as a lead actor.

The executive production team includes McElhenney, Hawley, and Jackie Cohn of More Better Productions, along with Michael Garcia from 26Keys Productions, Nick Frenkel of 3Arts Entertainment, and Ubisoft’s Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill.

Margaret Boykin, who oversees film and television content at Ubisoft, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “This partnership is truly an embarrassment of riches. Far Cry explores a psychological descent that delves into the darkest and most absurd aspects of humanity, which complements FX’s bold narrative style perfectly.”

The show is expected to take the form of an anthology series, with each season set in a different universe and featuring a new cast of characters that aligns with the franchise’s tradition of standalone storytelling.

While this announcement currently leans towards speculation, it aligns with Ubisoft’s strategy to diversify its major franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry. This strategy follows the company’s establishment of a new subsidiary earlier this year, after a significant investment from the Chinese conglomerate Tencent, which acquired a minority stake worth €1.16 billion.

Ubisoft’s reveal came on the heels of various reports suggesting that the company was considering new business ventures involving its assets, including the possibility of launching a new unit partly owned by external investors. Such a strategy could potentially lead to this new entity being valued higher than Ubisoft itself, especially in light of recent declines in stock prices and a series of underwhelming game releases.