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South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes South Park: The Fractured But Whole, a sequel to 2014's award-winning South Park: The Stick of Truth.

85%
Very Positive
DeveloperUbisoft San Francisco
PublisherUbisoft
Release DateOct 16, 2017
$29.99
Peak Players21.5K
PlatformsWindows
RPG
AI Review Summary

South Park: The Fractured But Whole is a mechanically deep tactical RPG that successfully translates the show's signature humor and aesthetic into a polished gaming experience. While it improves upon its predecessor with refined combat and customization, the PC version is significantly hindered by technical instability and the mandatory Ubisoft Connect launcher.

Pros

  • Authentic South Park humor and extensive references that appeal to fans of the series.95%
  • Refined tactical turn-based combat system that offers more strategic depth than the previous title.90%
  • Extensive character customization options and engaging collectible systems.85%
  • Strong RPG foundation with well-paced progression and a variety of activities.80%

Cons

  • Mandatory Ubisoft Connect launcher is frequently reported as buggy, broken, or a cause for crashes.95%
  • Technical glitches including turn-based combat freezes and broken story quests.85%
  • Recent post-launch updates have introduced controversial censorship to the game.60%
  • The game's ending is considered underwhelming by some players compared to the rest of the experience.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Players recommend using Alt-Tab to resolve instances where the turn-based combat locks up.
  • Reviewers frequently suggest purchasing the game on sale rather than at full price due to technical frustrations.
  • The game requires a persistent Ubisoft account even for single-player play.
Confidence: 75%
Based on the 152 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 21, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
317
Peak · last 90 days
791
All-time peak
21.5K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$5.99since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
99%
All-time positive
85%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews33.5K
Positive: 28.5K (85%)Negative: 5.0K (15%)

6%

Reviews from Steam Deck

3%

Dev Response Rate

33h

Avg Playtime at Review

78%

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