Far Cry 5 for PlayStation 4 is an open-world first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Set in the fictional Hope County, Montana, it follows the player’s fight against a violent doomsday cult known as The Project at Eden’s Gate, led by the charismatic and dangerous Joseph Seed. Offering a mix of intense gunfights, exploration, and player choice, the game allows you to liberate regions in any order, recruit allies, and use a wide range of weapons and vehicles to take down the cult.
Key Features
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Immersive Open World Explore a vast and varied Montana landscape, from forests and rivers to farmlands and small towns, all rendered with rich detail
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Dynamic Story Progression Tackle missions in any order, with the world reacting to your actions and the cult adapting its tactics as you gain ground
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Guns for Hire System Recruit local resistance fighters with unique skills to aid you in combat, each with their own personalities and backstories
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Fangs for Hire Companions Fight alongside animal allies such as Boomer the dog, Cheeseburger the bear, or Peaches the cougar, each offering distinct combat advantages
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Co-op and Multiplayer Modes Play the full campaign solo or in two-player online co-op, and enjoy competitive multiplayer in Far Cry Arcade (PlayStation Plus required)
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Wide Arsenal and Vehicles Use everything from bows and rocket launchers to muscle cars, ATVs, planes, and boats to engage enemies in diverse ways
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Far Cry Arcade Create, share, and play custom maps and missions for endless replayability beyond the main story
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Post-Launch DLC Support Access additional adventures including Hours of Darkness, Lost on Mars, and Dead Living Zombies expansions
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Large, detailed open world with freedom of approach
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Memorable villain and strong supporting characters
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Variety of weapons, vehicles, and companion options
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Engaging co-op and creative map editor Cons
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Story pacing can feel uneven
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Some repetitive side missions
Compatibility
Works with:
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PlayStation 4 consoles
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DualShock 4 controllers
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PlayStation 5 consoles via backward compatibility
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HDTVs with HDMI input
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title: Far Cry 5 – PS4
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Genre: First-Person Shooter / Open World
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Developer: Ubisoft Montreal / Ubisoft Shanghai / Ubisoft Kyiv
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Publisher: Ubisoft
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Release Date: March 27, 2018
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Modes: Single-player, Multiplayer (Online Co-op and PvP)
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Rating: ESRB Mature 17+ (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol)
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Platform: PlayStation 4
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In-Game Purchases: Optional DLC and expansions
