
The Far Cry franchise doesn't exactly do memorable moments or characters. It's more about exploring the lush open worlds and taking advantage of the freedom bestowed upon you, but one of the few villains the series has managed to create a bit of nostalgia around is Vaas from Far Cry 3. “Did I ever tell you the definition of insanity?” is his classic line, and if this possible tease from the character's original voice actor is anything to go by, we might have the chance to hear it once more.
In a Reddit AMA, Michael Mando answered whether or not he is still recognised as the actor who played Vaas back in 2012 and his response was a rather interesting one. Mando said: "Vaas is my spirit animal - having co-created that character is something that will always be dear to me. I still get recognized as Vaas, and I still feel the outpouring of love for that character - makes me very happy. Who knows... maybe I will reprise the role very soon?"
A new entry in the Far Cry franchise hasn't been announced by Ubisoft at the time of writing, but according to Kotaku's Jason Schreier, the French publisher does have plans for another game -- slated to launch before March 2021. The Coronavirus pandemic may have affected that timing, however. If we put two and two together, is Far Cry 6 going to bring back Vaas? It certainly seems possible and we'll be sure to bring you confirmation whenever that reveal takes place. Although, the voice actor could just be playing around so it's hard to say for certain whether or not Mando is actually hinting at something.
Do you hope the classic villain makes his triumphant comeback with the next open-world instalment? Describe insanity in the comments below.
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To be fair, we never actually see Vaas die, or find his body as I recall. Just the main protagonist going on a drug fueled fever dream. Surprised more people didn't question that. So the return of the only interesting Far Cry character makes a lot of sense.
"The Far Cry franchise doesn't exactly do memorable moments or characters"
Really? Vaas was a good example, but that cult leader in Far Cry 5 and his followers were excellent characters imo. Some missions in 5 were pretty memorable too.
From my memory Didn't he open his eyes once you "killed him" So I guess it's possible.
Hopefully not
“maybe I will reprise the role very soon?”
He might just mean he’s taken up the job of voicing another villain, not necessarily vaas...
100% both far cry 5 and new dawn the franchise is at its highest moment imo the twins and joseph had great stories and the father's ending was epic.
The series peaked with Far cry 3 and Blood Dragon. After that it felt like they just wanted to generate more and more artificial controversy with each new release.
Michael Mando is fantastic though as Vaas and in Better call Saul, so I hope he gets lots of jobs.
@tameshiyaku agree FC peaked with 3. Was a superb setting, music and even story wasn’t bad...
@Dodoo Reprising a role means returning to that particular position. It can't be used to mean voice acting in general.
Sounds more like wishful thinking than a tease
Vaas was much more intimidating than Hoyt in Far Cry 3 and should have been the "Big boss" as such. Yeah it would be great if vaas had retreated to lick his wounds and recreated his empire again This has inspired me to pick up Far Cry 3 remastered again.....see you soon Vaas
Run Nacho Run
Ha! Just playing Far Cry 3 now! A bit bewildered that I am tripping over thylacines but am yet to find a couple of boar to upgrade my ammo bag.... Weird....
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