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Far Cry 6

Ubisoft, UBISOFT Toronto
Oct 7, 2021 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
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OpenCritic Rating

76

Top Critic Average

74%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
75 / 100
IGN
8 / 10
Eurogamer
No Recommendation
TheGamer
4 / 5
Easy Allies
8 / 10
GamesRadar+
4 / 5
Metro GameCentral
8 / 10
Game Informer
9 / 10

Far Cry 6 Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Gameplay Variety

Far Cry 6's classic gameplay successfully mixes some fresh ideas.

Open World

Yara has many of the best areas of the franchise.

Narrative

Far Cry 6's narrative misses some of its key notes.

While Far Cry 6 doesn't bring too many new ideas, Far Cry 6's gameplay and world still deliver the explosive fun the series is known for, even if it misses a few beats.


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Far Cry 6: Post Launch Overview Trailer | Ubisoft [NA]

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Critic Reviews for Far Cry 6

Yara is super lush and wonderful to explore, but the story and main villain are predictable.

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IGN

8 / 10.0
IGN

Far Cry 6 smooths over a lot of the bumps that have cropped up in the past few games and even though it misses some steps, especially with its new inventory system, it's the best the series has been in years.

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Eurogamer

No Recommendation / Blank
Eurogamer

There's plenty that's familiar about the latest entry in Ubisoft's open world shooter, but that doesn't stop it being a blast.

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This is a game that understands the importance of fighting back against fascism and taking a stand as part of your own personal revolution, yet it’s often held back by gameplay that wants to distance itself from that idea as you fawn over cute puppies and fire off outlandish grenade launchers. Yet it’s still a start, and a bold step forward for a company that has long sat on the fence of political discussion. If you’re after more Far Cry, this delivers and pushes the formula forward into exciting new territory.

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Marks a new era for the Far Cry series and delivers more explosive action and adventure than ever before, even as the story fumbles some of its more upsetting plot points.

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Metro GameCentral

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8 / 10
Metro GameCentral

Colourful and brutal, funny and horrifying, Far Cry 6 is the distilled essence of its franchise, as well as a richer and more coherent experience than recent outings.

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Whether you're pushing the mainline story forward or pursuing side missions, Far Cry 6 provides a cornucopia of fun and engaging activities, wrapped in the series' best gameplay and most beautiful setting

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Industry Coverage

Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Quarantine Delayed Past Early 2021

Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Quarantine Delayed Past Early 2021

It's that time of year where major game companies are having their shareholder meetings, and during Ubisoft's conference call, the company revealed Far Cry 6 is getting more time in development.

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