Xbox Game Pass members can start playing Far Cry New Dawn as part of their subscriptions starting today. This is the first title to make its way to Microsoft's subscription service in February 2025, as well as the 14th new Xbox Game Pass addition since the turn of the year.
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Far Cry New Dawn is a Far Cry 5 spin-off that debuted on PC and consoles in February 2019. The open-world shooter was met with a decent critical reception, as underlined by its "Fair" rating on OpenCritic, derived from an average score of 73 and a 54% reviewer recommendation rate. Its user reviews are in the same ballpark, with the game boasting "Mostly Positive" player impressions on Steam and a 3.5-star rating on the Xbox Store. Critics praised Far Cry New Dawn for its post-apocalyptic setting and exploration, while chiding its underdeveloped characters and RPG mechanics, which some argued felt forced.
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