Tag: Far Cry 6
Poll How Are You Getting On With Far Cry 6 On Xbox Game Pass?
Agree with its 79 Metacritic rating?
Ubisoft's Far Cry 6 was the joint-final Xbox Game Pass release of last year, arriving back on December 14th alongside Pillars of Eternity for PC, and it was also probably the most high-profile Game Pass title of the entire month. The question is, how are you getting on with it so far? Far Cry 6 was a little bit...
News Far Cry 6 To Receive 'Free Weekend' On Xbox, And You Can Pre-Install The Game Now
Cancel your plans
We already know one of the titles heading to Xbox Free Play Days this weekend, as Ubisoft has confirmed that Far Cry 6 will be getting a free access period from Thursday to Sunday, with pre-installs available now. You'll be able to play the full version of Far Cry 6 for free from February 16th at 4PM local time until February 20th...
News Far Cry 6 'Lost Between Worlds' Expansion Looks Nothing Like Far Cry In Gameplay Intro
Far Cry nixed
Okay, look, this writer will openly admit he wasn't the biggest fan of Far Cry 6, finding the series' latest entry a bit tired compared to past Far Cry titles. However, at least Ubisoft delivered on the Far Cry memo there, providing a huge, gorgeous open world to cause all sorts of chaos in. Well, much like other recent Far Cry DLC...
News Far Cry 6 'Lost Between Worlds' Is A Supernatural Expansion Coming This December
The space in between
Ubisoft has finally revealed Far Cry 6's 'Lost Between Worlds' expansion, almost two months on from first announcing the DLC as part of a new edition of the game. Lost Between Worlds is a "rich, action-packed gauntlet" that takes place in a fractured, otherworldly land - and it looks quite a bit different to what the main game...
News Far Cry 6 GOTY Edition Appears On Xbox Store, And It Costs Over $100
Ouch
Late last month, we began hearing about a new edition of Far Cry 6; one that was set to come bundled with an upcoming expansion amongst other bits and pieces. While many focused on the fact that Ubisoft had seemingly labelled it a 'Game of the Year' edition (which we now know to be true), we were equally interested in its mystery expansion. The...
News Xbox Store Leaker Unearths Far Cry 6 Expansion & 'GOTY' Upgrade Pass
Game of the year?!
A reliable Windows & Xbox store leaker who goes by the name of ALumia_Italia on Twitter has dropped some interesting info about upcoming Far Cry 6 content. The leak pertains to a new 'Game of the Year upgrade pass', which apparently includes a brand new expansion for the game. That expansion, according to the leak, will be...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 4-7)
Dive into the gritty world of a modern-day guerilla revolution
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. As we mentioned earlier this week, the highlight is Ubisoft's Far Cry 6, while we've also got two other...
News Xbox Free Play Days Returns With A Major Addition This Thursday
It's Ubisoft again!
Good news if you've been wanting to play Far Cry 6 for free! The game will be included in the weekly Xbox Free Play Days promotion from this Thursday to Sunday, allowing you to sample the entire game if you're an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member. It's a big game, so perhaps think about getting a head-start by...
News Far Cry 6 Xbox Game Pass Ad Was A Mistake, Confirms Ubisoft
Update: It's not on the cards for now
Update: Well, as we suspected, it turns out this was just a simple mistake on Xbox's part. Ubisoft has reached out to True Achievements to confirm this, which means there are no plans to bring Far Cry 6 to Game Pass for now. Sad times! Original story: We've seen a bunch of Ubisoft games arrive on Xbox Game...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 24-27)
Join the resistance
It's that time of the week again folks, as Xbox has unveiled another selection of free games for the weekend. We've got a few big ones this time out, including Ubisoft's huge open world shooter, Far Cry 6. Far Cry 6 Lost Judgment
News Far Cry 6 Getting 'Free Weekend' Alongside Stranger Things Crossover
The Upside Down
Far Cry 6 has seen some pretty wild DLC packs since its launch last October; everything from sneak peeks into the psyche of past Far Cry villains, to Rambo mission packs. The latest in that line is a Stranger Things crossover, which arrives later this week. The Stranger Things crossover mission will be free for all Far Cry 6...
News Far Cry 6's Final DLC, Featuring FC5 Villain Joseph Seed, Launches Next Week
Sewing the seed
Far Cry 6 has had quite a quick turnaround when it comes to its DLC roadmap. The game only launched last October, and we've seen multiple paid and free DLC packs since then. The final paid pack, 'Joseph: Collapse', now has a launch date: February 8th. This DLC is all about Far Cry 5's mental main villain, Joseph Seed. The cult...
News Far Cry 6 Goes Rambo With New Free DLC Pack
First blood
Far Cry 6 dropped back in October and since then, Ubisoft has opted to add a mixture of free and paid content to the game. While the paid packs revolve around the series' various villains, the free stuff is delivering some fun crossovers. The latest of which is a Rambo DLC, featuring the 'Vengeance Bow', the kind of thing Rambo himself...
News Far Cry 6 Pagan Min DLC Out Now With Free Co-Op Pass
Taking control
Far Cry 6's second major DLC is out now, based on all things Pagan Min. Yes, Far Cry 4's main villain returns here, as does the Kyrat location seen in the series' fourth entry. Pagan: Control is part of Far Cry 6's season pass, and it brings a little bonus for co-op players. Basically, only one player needs to own the DLC in order to...
Random Xbox Fan Wins $4,000 Custom Series X Bundle, But Fails To Claim It In Time
"We need you to reply by October..."
We've seen a lot of custom Xbox Series X and Series S bundles being given away by Microsoft over the past year, either via Twitter or as part of Microsoft Rewards. While many have questioned whether anyone actually wins them, it's been proved they do — although one unlucky Xbox fan happened to find this out the...
News Far Cry 6's Pagan Min DLC Is Dropping On Xbox Next Week
Included as part of the Season Pass
If you've been looking forward to the second major DLC release for Far Cry 6, you'll be glad to know it's releasing next week on Tuesday, January 11th, with this one focusing on the iconic villain from Far Cry 4, Pagan Min. Included as part of the Season Pass, this DLC is said to blend "intense action and...
News PETA Is Campaigning To Have Far Cry 6’s Cockfighting Mini-Game Removed
Not everybody likes kung-fu fighting
Far Cry 6 has been criticised for being more of the same by some critics and fans, but one new gameplay element has been added in the form of cockfighting. You collect roosters and pit them against others in Mortal Kombat style matches. While some players have been enjoying this diversion, animal rights...
News Digital Foundry: Far Cry 6 Provides The Most 'Crisp' Console Image On Xbox Series X
Thanks to its higher resolution window
Arguably the biggest release of last week was Ubisoft's Far Cry 6, and as usual, Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has been intricately analysing all the different versions, with the Xbox Series X coming out on top in a key area. Specifically, Digital Foundry says that Xbox Series X benefits from the highest...
News Far Cry 6 Seems To Be Going Down Well With Xbox Players So Far
"This game is just pure fun for me"
Yesterday marked the release of Far Cry 6 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we've seen plenty of praise for it across social media so far, along with very positive reports about its performance. Players have been taking to the Xbox Series X subreddit to share their experiences with it:
News Far Cry 6 Only Installs 700MB From The Disc On Xbox Series X
Because it includes the Xbox One version instead
If you've picked up, or you're thinking of picking up a physical copy of Far Cry 6 for your Xbox Series X, you'll probably want to be aware that due to how Smart Delivery works, you'll pretty much have to download the entire thing. The disc actually includes the Xbox One version of Far Cry 6, so if...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Far Cry 6
Let's start a revolution
Far Cry 6 is here! The latest iteration in the franchise is arriving on Xbox this week and promises to introduce a terrifying villain along with a gorgeous open-world to explore, but does it live up to the hype? Reviews for the game are beginning to pour in, weighing in on how the latest entry compares to previous versions...
News Ubisoft Reveals Pre-Load Info & Release Times For Far Cry 6 On Xbox
Only a few days until launch
Far Cry 6 is just a few days away and fans around the world are excited to dive into the latest open-world adventure. Ubisoft has now provided the times players can begin their journey into the upcoming title. Depending on your region, the game will be launching at midnight local time on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S...
News Unlike The PC Version, Far Cry 6 Won't Support Ray Tracing On Xbox Series X|S
But it will support 4K/60FPS
We're super close to the launch of Far Cry 6 and we're learning more about the next-gen enhancements for the game. While Xbox Series X|S owners are set to receive various features, it seems ray tracing will not be one of them. In an interview with Wcctech, lead programmer Stephanie Brenham spoke about what benefits Xbox...
News Ubisoft Has Some Pretty Crazy Post-Launch Plans For Far Cry 6
Stranger Things, Rambo and Danny Trejo!?
Ubisoft has announced the post-launch content for Far Cry 6, including a mixture of free and paid DLC. No matter which path you choose, it looks as though you're going to be in for a pretty insane time. Let's start with the free content. Three packs have been announced, bringing new missions, characters and...
News Following Horizon: Forbidden West Controversy, Ubisoft Reiterates Far Cry 6 Is A Free Upgrade
The timing is pretty sus
After last week's news that Horizon: Forbidden West wouldn't be getting a free next-gen upgrade - a decision which was quickly reversed - Sony then came forward and said future games will require a one-time £10/$10 charge to upgrade from PS4 to PS5. Coming off the back end of that controversy, Ubisoft has now reiterated
News You Could Win This Far Cry 6 Xbox Series X With Microsoft Rewards
Lead the revolution
As if Microsoft Rewards wasn't giving us enough Game Pass Quests, punch cards and sweepstakes at the moment, Xbox and Ubisoft have today highlighted a special Far Cry 6 Xbox Series X competition available to enter right now. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is head to the Microsoft Rewards app on console (or...
Video Here's An Hour Of Far Cry 6 Gameplay Running On Xbox Series X
Are you ready to visit Yara?
Ahead of its release this October, Ubisoft has released some stunning Far Cry 6 gameplay, running on Xbox Series X. The footage itself is looking fairly similar to past Far Cry entries and doesn't seem to be reinventing the wheel too much. It appears to be taking a few inspirations from Far Cry New Dawn, most notably...
News Far Cry 6's Season Pass Will Allow You To Play As Past Villains From The Series
A blast from the past
The Far Cry series is known for introducing some pretty strange post-launch content, but the Season Pass for Far Cry 6 may just be the weirdest yet. In three post launch DLCs, you'll be able to play as villains from past games in their own storylines. Oh, and it comes bundled with the fantastic Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon too...
News Ubisoft States Far Cry 6 'Is Political' Following Mixed Reception
"A story about a modern revolution must be"
There's been a lot of backlash over the past few days following an interview at The Gamer with narrative director Navid Khavari about Far Cry 6's political undertones. During the interview, Khavari stated that Ubisoft "doesn’t want to make a political statement about what’s happening in Cuba...
News Here’s A Look At Far Cry 6’s Map, And It’s A Big One
It's looking more diverse than past entries
Far Cry 6 had its gameplay reveal late last week, leaving fans understandably hungry for more. While we won't have to wait too long until its October release date, that hasn't stopped the community digging for more information, with a brief look at the game's map being one of the things discovered. Shared...
News Ubisoft Didn't Want To 'Abandon' Far Cry 6 For Last-Gen Consoles
"We’re really, really cautious about that"
Far Cry 6 finally received its new release date of October 7 alongside a worldwide gameplay reveal yesterday, and following the event, lead gameplay designer David Grivel told VGC that the team felt it was very important for the game to launch on Xbox One, in addition to next-gen consoles such as Xbox...
News The Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition Includes A Freakin' Flamethrower
No, it's not a real one
Far Cry 6 officially has a brand-new release date! The game is set to arrive for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 7, 2021, and pre-orders have begun today, with a special Collector's Edition also available. And yes, this version (priced at $199.99) actually features a freakin' flamethrower! Specifically,...
Video Here's Your First Look At Far Cry 6 Gameplay, Releasing This October
It's a Far Cry from the first game
For a game that was originally meant to release in February this year, we've not heard much about Far Cry 6 since its delay. But finally, here we are and we have gameplay courtesy of Ubisoft with a release date of October 7. The gameplay, which you can see above, gives a full, in-depth look at protagonist Dani...
Video Watch Today's Far Cry 6 Worldwide Gameplay Reveal Here
See the first-ever look at Far Cry 6 gameplay
Update: Today's Far Cry 6 worldwide gameplay reveal has finished, but you can catch the replay above! The game has been announced with a release date of October 7, complete with lots of new footage and story details. Original story: We'
News Far Cry 6 Is Getting A Gameplay Reveal Later This Week
There's no stopping this week
Woah, it's all happening this week, as now we've got a confirmed gameplay reveal for Far Cry 6 coming on May 28. The gameplay reveal is set to air at 9:30AM PDT / 12:30PM EST / 5:30PM BST via Ubisoft's social channels. This will be the first new footage of the game since last year's Ubisoft Forward event, which was...
News Ubisoft Needs 'Just A Bit Longer' Before Showing Far Cry 6 Gameplay
"We have exciting content to show"
Unfortunately it's been quite a while since we last heard anything about Ubisoft's upcoming Far Cry 6, which was delayed indefinitely back in October 2020, but hopefully we're going to be getting some gameplay footage soon. That's according to game design director Ted Timmins, who was asked on Twitter when we'd...
News Far Cry 6 Arrives On Xbox One, Xbox Series X Next February
With Smart Delivery support
After leaking ahead of time, Ubisoft has now officially revealed Far Cry 6 during today's Ubisoft Forward event, announcing that the game is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X on February 18th, 2021. The game will also support Smart Delivery between the two consoles. Far Cry 6 will cast you in the role of a freedom f
News Far Cry 6 Officially Confirmed, Full Reveal This Weekend
Update: Teaser footage unveiled
Update: Following the leak, Ubisoft has shared a brief teaser of the game on social media, hinting that it will get a full reveal at Ubisoft Forward this Sunday. You can watch the snippet below: Original Story: Don't worry Xbox fans, it's not the Microsoft Store doing the leaking this time! Far Cry 6 has been...
