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Far Cry 6

Arguably the best Far Cry to date, Far Cry 6 maximizes PS5 capability while delivering a terrific experience. New and old Far Cry players shouldn't miss this one.
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67% User Score Based on 12,829 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 10 reviews

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Far Cry 6 is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game. It was developed by Ubisoft Toronto and was released on October 7, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Buy Far Cry 6 on PlayStation Store. Play as Dani Rojas, a local Yaran, and become a guerrilla fighter to liberate the nation.

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 12,829 reviews
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  • Far Cry 6 delivers classic, satisfying, and exciting series gameplay with smooth gunplay and extensive weapon customization.
  • The game features stunning, detailed graphics and immersive atmospheric presentation capturing the vibrant Caribbean setting.
  • Giancarlo Esposito's portrayal of the villain Antón Castillo and strong soundtrack contribute notable emotional depth and cultural authenticity.
  • The story and character development are widely viewed as weak, clichéd, and lacking emotional engagement despite some standout performances.
  • The game suffers from repetitive, tedious grinding and side missions that detract from pacing and immersion.
  • Numerous technical issues including bugs, glitches, unrefined AI, clunky controls, and poor optimization mar the overall experience.
  • story
    5,043 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Far Cry 6 is widely viewed as the weakest aspect of the game, characterized by a predictable, sprawling narrative filled with clichéd characters and inconsistent tone. While Giancarlo Esposito’s portrayal of the dictator Antón Castillo is praised and provides some depth, the overall plot and character development lack engagement and emotional impact, causing many missions to feel repetitive and disconnected. Despite the impressive setting and strong gameplay, the story fails to provide the compelling and immersive experience fans expect from the series.

    • “I have always loved the Far Cry series and this installment in the franchise didn't have to go as hard as it did but holy moley was I so completely enthralled by the characters, the story, the worldbuilding of it all and Giancarlo Esposito does an incredible job as Anton Castillo.”
    • “First off, the story starts very strong. All in all, in the last two missions, along with the epilogue, the story grasps you once again and does not let go.”
    • “The story is a powerful and engaging, driven by an outstanding performance from Giancarlo Esposito as Antón Castillo.”
    • “The story is just bad and short, the gameplay is janky and half-assed.”
    • “The story is utterly bland and boring. Every likeable character dies, the missions are absolutely repetitive, and the weapons haven't bothered us since the 10th hour of the game.”
    • “The story is weak, the villain is fine, the player character is unmotivated, and the supporting cast is horrendous.”
  • gameplay
    1,889 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Far Cry 6’s gameplay largely retains the classic series formula, offering satisfying and chaotic combat, extensive weapon customization, and an expansive open world. While many find the core mechanics fun and familiar, the introduction of new RPG-lite elements and some repetitive mission design dampen the overall experience, with criticisms focusing on unrefined AI, clunky vehicle controls, and a lack of meaningful innovation. Nevertheless, the game provides enjoyable sandbox freedom and moment-to-moment action, making it worthwhile primarily for fans of the franchise's established gameplay loop.

    • “The gameplay is classic Far Cry at its best.”
    • “Far Cry 6’s gameplay is where it truly shines. Combined with smooth gunplay and refined mechanics, it delivers nonstop excitement.”
    • “The gameplay loop is still fundamentally fun, even if the 'Far Cry' identity is starting to feel diluted by RPG-lite mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay feels clunky and unfinished, with unresponsive controls and mechanics that never quite work the way they're supposed to.”
    • “The only thing they cooked well is the DLCs of the past Far Cry villains, even though they have the same core gameplay but they have a different story and show more depth to the story.”
    • “The gameplay is about as Ubisoft as it gets, nothing has changed, they haven't innovated, they've hardly tried something new; 'look guys we removed skills haha and did gadgets, look how different it is.' Why not just add the gadgets and keep skills so we have a mix of both? Because as far as innovation goes, that's it. Off rip you're given all 4 weapon slots and now the enemies don't drop guns?????”
  • graphics
    1,065 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Far Cry 6 are widely praised for their stunning, detailed environments and realistic lighting, effectively capturing the lush Caribbean island aesthetic. While some users report occasional blurriness, performance issues, or graphical glitches, the visual quality and customization options generally stand out as a strong point of the game. However, a few reviewers feel the graphics are a slight downgrade compared to previous entries, but overall, the game delivers impressive visuals for its release period.

    • “Far cry 6 delivers an exhilarating open-world experience with stunning visuals and a richly detailed island setting.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely stunning, and everything feels alive and immersive.”
    • “Ubisoft has once again raised the bar with stunning visuals, a gripping storyline, and a vast, immersive world that begs to be explored.”
    • “For a game released in 2023, the graphics are horrible.”
    • “Graphics are trash, Far Cry 4 and 5 looked better.”
    • “The game just isn't that fun, and the game just looks incredibly blurry even with the graphics turned all the way up.”
  • optimization
    358 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Far Cry 6 offers impressive visuals and can run smoothly on high-end systems, but overall optimization is inconsistent, featuring frequent frame drops, stuttering, crashes, and poor performance on lower-end or mid-range PCs. While some users report stable and well-optimized gameplay after patches, many criticize ongoing technical issues, unoptimized PC ports, and resource-heavy demands that hinder smooth play. Despite these flaws, Giancarlo Esposito’s performance as the villain is widely praised and considered a highlight amid mixed technical experiences.

    • “Performance is also very good, keeping well above 120 FPS at 1440p consistently even during lots of action on screen.”
    • “Far Cry 6 is a prime example of how to balance high-fidelity visuals with world-class optimization.”
    • “It's extremely well-optimized and runs smoothly on my i7-11700 + RTX 3050 setup.”
    • “Unoptimized hot garbage with constant crashing and bugs.”
    • “The PC port feels poorly optimized and detracts significantly from what could otherwise be an engaging title.”
    • “After 2-3 hours of play, performance drops sharply, and FPS falls to 8 frames per second, making the game simply unplayable.”
  • music
    327 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is widely praised for its vibrant, authentic Latin American and Caribbean influences, blending traditional rhythms with modern genres to create an immersive and atmospheric soundtrack. Many players appreciate the radio songs and the protagonist singing along, which adds charm and depth to the experience. However, some find certain tracks repetitive or grating, particularly specific rap and reggaeton songs, leading to mixed feelings about the overall soundtrack.

    • “Far Cry 6 features an exceptional soundtrack that perfectly complements the atmosphere of Yara, capturing the essence of the culture.”
    • “The music enhances the emotional impact of key moments and seamlessly blends with the action, creating an immersive experience that stays with you even after you've put down the controller.”
    • “The soundtrack is a vibrant mix of Latin beats and revolutionary anthems, perfect for blasting while you're causing mayhem.”
    • “The soundtrack is dominated by hip-hop and specific Latino music that I found grating.”
    • “The soundtrack, while competent, failed to leave a lasting impression, lacking the memorable melodies and atmospheric compositions that had defined previous entries in the series.”
    • “Also had to turn off the radio function because most of the music was taken from a selection of worst rap songs ever made.”
  • stability
    311 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Far Cry 6 is widely criticized for its numerous bugs, glitches, and stability issues, ranging from minor visual errors to game-breaking crashes and mission failures that disrupt progression. While some players report smooth performance on certain setups, many highlight persistent problems in AI behavior, co-op mode, autosave functionality, and graphical glitches that undermine the overall experience. Despite occasional enjoyment, the game's technical instability represents a significant drawback even years after release.

    • “The game is very well optimized and runs great.”
    • “Runs great on Steam Deck (above 40 fps on low and above 30 on high settings).”
    • “Like almost no glitches and very minor ones at that.”
    • “The game freezes after a couple hours of playing every time I've played it, doing anything on this game has probably an 80% chance of ending in a bug, whether it's trying to do races and having an enemy vehicle crash into you and make you face the wrong way before the race starts, gas stations exploding when you drive through them despite not hitting a fuel pump, helicopters following you across the map with no chance of escape and 100% chance of dying multiple times, being on 600+ fps in cutscenes but being on only 20-60 while playing, the flying dune buggy vehicle exploding from falling 5 feet onto the ground while enemies can fall from their parachutes from way higher up and survive, enemies that you need to kill to progress in a mission getting stuck in walls, and the friendly NPCs are so buggy and take ages to walk anywhere or take ages to speak to you.”
    • “The game auto save or whatever buggy feature you call it is worst, I don't get option to save the game myself and even after finding and unlocking many guns and funds most times when I quit the game and relogin next day I see the gun or funds or materials I earned so hardly last play are vanished as if I never took it or got it.”
    • “From game-breaking glitches to characters getting stuck in scenery, Far Cry 6 seems to have missed the mark when it comes to quality assurance.”
  • humor
    264 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in Far Cry 6 is highly divisive, with some players appreciating its quirky characters, creative "resolver" weapons, and playful moments like animal companions and mini-games, while others find the jokes forced, cringy, or tonally inconsistent with the serious themes. Many note the game's blend of dark political commentary and slapstick or wacky humor often feels awkward or out of place, but co-op play and buggy AI add unintended comedic moments. Overall, the humor ranges from genuinely funny to irritatingly immature, making it a polarizing aspect of the experience.

    • “The narrative balances intense drama with classic Far Cry humor, creating a gripping journey from start to finish.”
    • “The new “resolver” weapons and makeshift gear add personality and humor, reinforcing the theme of fighting a powerful army with limited resources.”
    • “The world is beautiful and pretty big, the characters are funny and each have their own personality, and the interactions with your animal allies are adorable.”
    • “The dialogue is rough as hell, with not funny jokes, cringe-worthy lines, and bad timing.”
    • “Lazy, awful, unfunny writing that constantly tries too hard to be funny, seemingly made by children with only the most basic idea of revolutions.”
    • “Characters just do not stop calling you on your phone, and you can't skip the utterly banal, long-winded, unfunny, useless chatter.”
  • grinding
    193 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews consistently highlight that grinding in the game is excessively repetitive, tedious, and often feels like a chore with little meaningful payoff. Many players find resource farming, repetitive side missions, and weapon customization to be particularly monotonous, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some acknowledge that grinding can be manageable or even rewarding for completionists, the consensus is that it significantly hampers pacing and immersion.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “One long, tedious grind.”
    • “The game is padded with grindy, repetitive busywork.”
    • “It does tend to get tedious after a while once you realize all of the objectives are the same and repeated over and over again.”
    • “The writing lacks imagination, and the mechanics resemble those found in any Far Cry model, yet the developers managed to make their repetitive side missions even more tedious and uninspiring.”
  • emotional
    97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Far Cry 6's emotional impact is highly divisive: while some praise its strong villain portrayal, poignant moments, and immersive atmosphere, many criticize the story as shallow, with flat characters and a lack of genuine emotional engagement compared to earlier series entries. The game's attempts at emotional depth often fall short, leaving some players feeling disconnected or indifferent. However, standout performances and certain impactful scenes provide occasional emotional highs amidst an otherwise uneven narrative experience.

    • “The island is rich with detail, and the contrast between its natural beauty and the oppressive regime ruling it adds emotional weight to the experience.”
    • “The game’s story is an emotional and action-filled journey, placing players in the shoes of Dani Rojas, a freedom fighter determined to overthrow the oppressive regime of Antón Castillo.”
    • “While the narrative may follow familiar beats, strong performances and character moments help ground the revolution’s emotional stakes and make the journey feel compelling.”
    • “Stupid AI, boring story, little attachment to main character and his plight... all these make for a pretty boring experience.”
    • “For me, there was no interesting character, a boring storyline, and an ending with zero emotions.”
    • “Still waiting for NPCs to catch up with me while trying to run somewhere through a boring story I have no connection to.”
  • monetization
    91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews strongly criticize the game's monetization, highlighting intrusive and excessive microtransactions in a full-priced single-player title, including paywalls for unique weapons, gear, and collectible maps. Many view these additions as a blatant cash grab that undermines player enjoyment and reflects a profit-first design approach. While some microtransactions are avoidable through gameplay, their presence and aggressive promotion contribute to a negative experience and damage the game's reputation.

    • “Tl/dr: a semi-kinda-decent game, has bugs, has special 'game money' (microtransactions), has lots of quirks and iffy things going around, but with luck it sticks, you enjoy it, you get your money's worth, done.”
    • “There are too many guns to choose from, but I appreciate Ubisoft not forcing microtransactions down my throat.”
    • “Microtransactions again and again and again, fortunately the stuff can be earned pretty easily in the game just as it was in Far Cry 5 and New Dawn, unlike their other games such as Wildlands where a lot of stuff were locked behind a paywall and you can't even earn them by playing.”
    • “Overhyped junk, Ubisoft is just milking the franchise at this point by adding microtransactions for single player mode.”
    • “I have recently played all the Far Cry series and 5 and 6 are unfortunately downgrades to a system and genre that was beloved by the community; then basic quality of life things like collectibles being on the map were just removed for this game, except for only 3 of the 10 or so types of collectibles being microtransactions for them to be on the map.”
    • “The game is riddled with microtransactions now that ruin the experience of the game and overall downgrade my enjoyment.”
  • atmosphere
    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in Far Cry 6 is widely praised for its immersive Caribbean setting, detailed environments, and authentic cultural elements, with many highlighting the island's vibrant visuals, lighting, and music that effectively capture a revolutionary mood. However, some reviews note it falls short compared to earlier series entries in terms of world life, depth, and narrative immersion, with occasional criticisms about repetitiveness and a lack of true emotional engagement. Overall, the game excels in atmospheric presentation, making exploration and ambiance key strengths even if other aspects divide opinion.

    • “The lighting, detail, and atmosphere make the island feel alive at first glance.”
    • “The sound design—gunfire, wildlife, music—perfectly captures the intensity and atmosphere of a guerilla uprising.”
    • “The fictional island of Yara is rich with diverse biomes—from lush jungles and sunny beaches to deep rural interiors—all brought to life with atmospheric detail and visual flair that make exploration genuinely rewarding.”
    • “None of the story, atmosphere or characters grabbed me, but to be fair in that department, the gameplay was so unfun I could barely complete any missions.”
    • “All the atmosphere from the originals is gone, replaced with some weird Gen Z–Bollywood knockoff.”
    • “The atmosphere in the game, just like Far Cry 5, is quite oppressive; the world itself does not have much life besides the roads and the towns in the woods. You sometimes find wild animals, but it is mainly empty.”
  • character development
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in this game receives mixed to negative feedback, with many reviewers citing a lack of depth, weak storytelling, and underutilized or uninspiring characters compared to earlier series entries. While a few characters, including the protagonist and main villain, show some development bolstered by strong performances, most supporting roles feel shallow or disconnected, detracting from player engagement. Overall, the game is criticized for missed opportunities in character arcs and narrative cohesion, leading to a less compelling experience.

    • “The character development is top-notch, with the player forming meaningful connections with a cast of memorable characters, each with their own motivations and backstories.”
    • “Giancarlo Esposito does an incredible job as the villain and the protagonist you play as actually has a voice and character development as you play through the game, very good.”
    • “The DLCs are a bit short and repetitive, but give excellent character development to some of the best villains ever written.”
    • “Gameplay was repetitive, the main villain only showed up a couple of times which was a huge missed opportunity, and there wasn't much story or character development.”
    • “Characters feel empty and annoying, some were just made to spread the DEI message, and it feels like they're trying to push an idea so hard that they forgot about character development.”
    • “You meet people, there is no connection between them and you, but they trust you like you're family. Terrible writing and even worse character development, everyone is undercooked and uninspiring.”
  • replayability
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability in the game is mixed, with praise for open-world freedom, multiple mission approaches, co-op play, and DLC content adding substantial replay value. However, some users find the main game repetitive with limited endings and diminishing incentives for multiple playthroughs, making replayability largely dependent on additional modes or features like new game+. Overall, replay value is enhanced by side activities, social multiplayer, and expansions but can feel lacking without these extras.

    • “The game offers plenty of replay value with its multitude of side activities, collectibles, and multiple endings based on player choices.”
    • “The freedom to approach missions and objectives in multiple ways adds replay value, catering to different playstyles.”
    • “Developers really considered replayability when making the game, so even after you complete the main storyline, there's plenty of activities to do and they're best played in co-op.”
    • “Same with other Far Cry games, it is repetitive and has no replayable factor.”
    • “Very fun to play, but no replayability; the weekly takeover system makes the game unrewarding as it is essentially impossible to 100% the game.”
    • “All the rest is just doing the same stuff over and over again that really offers no benefit or replay value with 2 endings.”
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Far Cry 6 is a open world shooter game.

Far Cry 6 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox Series X|S and others.

The main story can be completed in around 23 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 60 hours to finish. On average players spend around 28 hours playing Far Cry 6.

Far Cry 6 was released on October 7, 2021.

Far Cry 6 was developed by Ubisoft Toronto.

Far Cry 6 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Far Cry 6 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Far Cry New Dawn, Far Cry 5, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Far Cry 4, Watch Dogs Legion and others.