Far Cry 5 is the fifth main installment in the Far Cry series, developed by Ubisoft Montreal and released in 2018. The game departs from the exotic settings of its predecessors and instead takes place in the fictional Hope County, Montana, USA.
Far Cry 5 is set in the rural region of Hope County, Montana, which has been taken over by a fanatical doomsday cult known as the Project at Eden's Gate, led by the charismatic and enigmatic Joseph Seed. The open-world environment includes farmland, forests, and small towns.
Players take on the role of a customizable, mute protagonist known as the Deputy, tasked with confronting Joseph Seed and liberating Hope County from the cult's control.
The game explores themes of religious extremism, cults, and the consequences of unchecked power. The narrative unfolds dynamically, with the player having the freedom to tackle different regions controlled by the cult in any order.
The game features a resistance meter that tracks the player's progress against the cult in each region. As players complete various activities and liberate outposts, the resistance meter fills up, leading to increased opposition from the cult and ultimately triggering a confrontation with one of Joseph Seed's family members.
Players can recruit a diverse group of non-playable characters, known as Guns for Hire, to assist them in combat. Each ally has unique abilities and skills that can complement different playstyles.
Far Cry 5 includes a variety of vehicles, from cars and trucks to planes and boats. The wildlife in the game can also pose a threat or be used strategically during gameplay.
The game includes a robust map editor called Arcade, allowing players to create their own custom maps and scenarios. Players can share their creations with the community and play maps made by other users.
Far Cry 5 supports cooperative multiplayer, allowing players to team up with a friend to tackle the campaign or engage in various activities within the open-world setting.
Ubisoft released additional content for Far Cry 5, including the Hours of Darkness Vietnam-themed expansion, the Lost on Mars sci-fi-themed expansion, and the Dead Living Zombies expansion, which features a zombie apocalypse scenario.
Far Cry 5 received generally positive reviews for its engaging open-world design, cooperative gameplay, and the exploration of relevant social and political themes. The departure from exotic locales to a domestic setting added a unique flavor to the series.
