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Far Cry® 5

Far Cry® 5

Fight a fanatical cult in this open world FPS. Engage in intense combat, free hostile territory, recruit loyal followers and animal allies, and liberate Hope County solo or in full 2-player co-op.

81%
Very Positive
DevelopersRed Storm, Ubisoft Kiev, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Toronto
PublisherUbisoft
Release DateMar 26, 2018
$59.99
Peak Players92.4K
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Far Cry 5 delivers a high-octane open-world experience set in a beautifully realized rural Montana, praised for its atmospheric 'American vibe' and memorable antagonists. While the core gunplay and exploration are highly engaging, the experience is frequently marred by forced story progression, repetitive mission design, and a controversial ending.

Pros

  • Satisfying core gameplay loop with rewarding gunplay and 'dopamine-inducing' progression mechanics.90%
  • Immersive open-world activities like fishing, hunting, and exploration that capture a strong atmospheric vibe.85%
  • Memorable and well-acted antagonists, particularly Joseph Seed, who provide a strong narrative hook.80%
  • High-quality graphics and environmental detail that remain visually impressive years after release.80%
  • Expanded gameplay options including the use of planes, helicopters, and the 'Guns for Hire' NPC system.70%

Cons

  • Forced story progression through unskippable cutscenes and unavoidable 'capture' missions that interrupt gameplay.90%
  • A highly controversial and widely disliked ending that many players found unsatisfying or frustrating.85%
  • Repetitive mission design and 'Ubisoft formula' tropes that can lead to burnout over long sessions.80%
  • Technical issues including mission-breaking bugs and occasional crashes, particularly during cutscenes.70%
  • Frustrating co-op limitations where the guest player does not receive full progression or weapon unlocks.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly recommend purchasing the game on sale, citing 10-15 USD/EUR as the ideal value point.
  • The rural Montana setting is frequently highlighted as one of the best environments in the series.
Confidence: 78%
Based on the 199 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 13, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.9K
Peak · last 90 days
6.2K
All-time peak
92.4K

Price

Current price
$59.99
Lowest tracked
$8.99since Jan 11, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
83%
All-time positive
81%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews188.9K
Positive: 153.1K (81%)Negative: 35.8K (19%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

3%

Dev Response Rate

36h

Avg Playtime at Review

77%

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