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Far Cry 6 Guide FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

 

Far Cry 6 Guide FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is Far Cry 6?

Far Cry 6 is a first-person action game developed by Ubisoft Montreal, in which we play a rebel named Dani Rojas on the fictional island of Yara (heavily inspired by Cuba), a region governed by a bloodthirsty dictator, Antón Castillo, played by Giancarlo Esposito. Your goal is then to bring down this dictatorship by leading the revolution across the island.


When and where is Far Cry 6 released?

After several pandemic-related postponements, Far Cry 6 officially releases October 7 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, and Google Stadia. On PC, the game is available on the Ubi Store and on the Epic Games Store.


Is the upgrade on PS5 and Xbox Series free for Far Cry 6?

If you have Far Cry 6 on PS4 or Xbox One and want to upgrade to the PS5 or Xbox Series version, it is possible to do so without spending a dime extra, as the upgrade is definitely free.


Is it possible to play Far Cry 6 without having played the previous episodes?

Absolutely, every episode of Far Cry is independent, with the exception of rare cases. So you can play this Far Cry 6 without any problem if it is your first episode of the series, since it presents a story independent of the other games.


Is Far Cry 6 open world?

The fictional island of Yara is indeed a large open world to explore in Far Cry 6 , with several areas to visit and different means of transportation to travel the region back and forth. According to Ubisoft, it is even the largest open world in the entire series.


Does Far Cry 6 have side quests and collectibles?

Since Far Cry 6 has a large open world to explore, there are obviously plenty of things to do on the island. There are of course very scripted side quests, but also hundreds of collectibles to collect all over the map. You will find guides to these collectibles on our dedicated pages, which will be listed earlier in this article.


Is it possible to have companions in Far Cry 6?

Unlike Far Cry 5, the only companions you can hire won't be ... Humans. You can indeed help pets for your various missions, such as an alligator or a small dog named Chorizo. The latter can be sent into combat and will have various skills to best exploit to get by. Chorizo ​​can for example distract enemies, while the alligator can make them his snack.


Is it possible to play co-op in Far Cry 6?

Like the previous opus, it will be possible to play Far Cry 6 in cooperation, and this during the entire adventure, both in the main missions and in the side missions.


What's new in Far Cry 6?

Apart from its new map and its new protagonists, Far Cry 6 introduces some new gameplay features such as an explosive backpack, which allows you to store missiles inside to send them on enemies in a large fire. artifice. It will be possible to customize this bag to have various effects. A new progression system will also be in the game.


When you are not busy killing the dictator's army, you can also put away your weapon so that you can be seen as a private citizen, which will help you blend in with the crowd.


Will the Map Editor be back in Far Cry 6?

No, Far Cry 6 wo n't have a map editor, at least at launch. It was Ubisoft who confirmed this and at the same time indicated that Arcade mode would not be present either. This is justified by the desire of the team to focus on the solo experience of this Far Cry 6 , with a richer campaign.


Are DLC or Season Pass planned for Far Cry 6?

Yes, a Season Pass has already been confirmed for Far Cry 6 . It will be a little special DLC that will make us embody the greatest villains of the saga, with Vass, Joseph and Pagan from the last installments of the series. In addition to these very special missions, it will be possible to get your hands on Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon by obtaining the Season Pass.


Will ray-tracing be present on PS5 and Xbox Series?

While the PS5 and Xbox Series versions of the game intend to take advantage of the power of the new machines, Ubisoft has confirmed that ray-tracing will not be present on console. This feature will be reserved for the most powerful PCs, while consoles will still be able to display the game at 4K / 60 fps.


What are the different recommended configurations for Far Cry 6 on PC?

Ubisoft has provided a large list of recommended PC configurations to get the most out of this Far Cry 6 :


MINIMUM CONFIGURATION (1080P / 30 FPS - RAY-TRACING DISABLED)

  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-4460 (3.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (3.1 GHz)
  • RAM: 8 GB of RAM
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 460 (4 GB)
  • DirectX 12
  • 60 GB of disk space required (SSD strongly recommended)

RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION (1080P / 60 FPS - RAY-TRACING DISABLED)

  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i7-7700 (3.6 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (3.8 GHz)
  • RAM: 16 GB of RAM
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (8 GB)
  • DirectX 12
  • 60 GB of disk space required (SSD recommended)

RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION (1440P / 60 FPS - RAY-TRACING DISABLED)

  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i7-9700K (3.6 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (3.8 GHz)
  • RAM: 16 GB of RAM
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB)
  • DirectX 12
  • 60 GB of disk space required (SSD recommended) + 37 GB required for optional HD textures

RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION (1440P / 60 FPS - RAY-TRACING ENABLED)

  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-10600K (4.1 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (3.7 GHz)
  • RAM: 16 GB of RAM
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (16 GB)
  • DirectX 12
  • 60 GB of disk space required (SSD recommended) + 37 GB required for optional HD textures

RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION (4K / 30 FPS - RAY-TRACING ENABLED)

  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i7-10700K (3.8 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (3.7 GHz)
  • RAM: 16 GB of RAM
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16 GB)
  • DirectX 12
  • 60 GB of disk space required (SSD recommended) + 37 GB required for optional HD textures

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