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Far Cry® Primal

Far Cry® Primal

The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.

86%
Very Positive
DeveloperUbisoft
PublisherUbisoft
Release DateFeb 29, 2016
$29.99
Peak Players14.7K
Metacritic74
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Far Cry Primal delivers a unique Stone Age twist on the open-world formula, often praised as one of the boldest and most immersive entries in the series. While many find its primitive survival, hunting, and combat engaging, some players report persistent bugs, a boring story, and issues with Ubisoft's client preventing launch.

Pros

  • It offers a unique and unconventional Far Cry experience, considered by many as one of the best in the series.
  • The game provides an exhilarating Stone Age setting with a fresh twist on the open-world formula.
  • Players can enjoy immersive primitive survival, hunting, crafting, and tribal combat.
  • The combat is engaging, and the world is beautifully rendered.
  • It is a worthy addition for fans who enjoy the core Far Cry gameplay loop.

Cons

  • The game is plagued by persistent bugs, including main story softlocks and buggy boss fights, which remain unpatched.
  • Ubisoft's client (Uplay/Ubisoft Connect) frequently causes launch issues and file problems, hindering access to the single-player game.
  • Many players find the story boring with unskippable cutscenes and repetitive spirit quests, leading to a decline in engagement.
  • Some feel the gameplay lacks depth compared to other Far Cry titles.
  • The requirement of kernel-level anti-cheat/DRM for a single-player game is a significant concern for some users.

Notable Mentions

  • A significant portion of reviewers are credible, with an average playtime of 27.8 hours.
  • The game can be enhanced with an LR VR mod for an even more immersive experience.
  • It offers high replayability and challenge for players seeking 100% completion on harder difficulties like Survivor mode with Permadeath.
Confidence: 83%
Based on the 100 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Feb 19, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
364
Peak · last 90 days
1.5K
All-time peak
14.7K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$2.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
93%
All-time positive
86%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews41.1K
Positive: 35.5K (86%)Negative: 5.6K (14%)

4%

Reviews from Steam Deck

2%

Dev Response Rate

28h

Avg Playtime at Review

77%

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