When rumors first surfaced that Ubisofts Far Cry 7 would be introducing a time limit, many fans of the franchise were unsure what to make of the news. After years of delivering massive open worlds for gamers to explore, potentially limiting player freedom by introducing this new mechanic seemed like a strange choice. But while the rumored addition of a time limit to Far Cry 7 would represent a major change for the franchise, its one that has the potential to revitalize the series following a string of sometimes underwhelming sequels.