The game might eliminate exploration and story elements

Mar 7, 2013 07:51 GMT  ·  By

Statements from Ubisoft and a leaked cover suggest that an arcade spin-off for Far Cry 3, called Blood Dragon, is being prepared and might be launched in 2013.

A classification from the Brazilian ratings board talks about Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon as coming to the PC, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 although the image is only referring to the XBLA version of the experience.

Jeffrey Yohalem, the lead writer on the series, states, “Yes, I'm working on something now that will be surprising, I think, when it's announced.”

The core Far Cry 3 experience is focused on complex firefights with plenty of weapons and tactical options and Blood Dragon might seek to draw in more players by offering a streamlined experience.

Recently, Far Cry 3 received a new patch which integrates requests from the fan community.