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Far Cry® New Dawn

Far Cry® New Dawn

Dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.

75%
Mostly Positive
DevelopersUbisoft Kiev, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Shanghai
PublisherUbisoft
Release DateFeb 15, 2019
$39.99
Peak Players12.4K
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Far Cry New Dawn is a colorful post-apocalyptic direct sequel to Far Cry 5 that is praised for its refined gameplay mechanics and vibrant world design. While it offers a satisfying conclusion for fans of the previous game, it faces significant criticism for its 'bullet sponge' enemy balancing and a perceived lack of content that many feel should have been a DLC rather than a standalone title.

Pros

  • Refined and entertaining gameplay mechanics that build upon the previous entry.90%
  • Vibrant and visually distinct post-apocalyptic setting with colorful environments.80%
  • Satisfying narrative continuation for players who enjoyed the story of Far Cry 5.70%
  • Quality-of-life improvements such as companions being able to ride in vehicles.50%

Cons

  • Heavy recycling of assets and map layout from Far Cry 5 leads to it feeling like a 'reskin'.90%
  • Introduction of RPG-lite elements resulting in frustrating 'bullet sponge' enemies.80%
  • Weak character development and uninteresting villains compared to series standards.70%
  • Technical issues including buggy co-op play and mandatory external launcher requirements.60%
  • Poor price-to-content ratio with many reviewers suggesting it should have been a DLC.80%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently compare the map recycling to the transition between Far Cry 4 and Far Cry Primal.
  • Significant frustration is expressed regarding the mandatory Ubisoft Connect launcher on Steam.
  • The game features a high percentage of credible reviewers with over 10 hours of playtime.
Confidence: 84%
Based on the 98 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 20, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
376
Peak · last 90 days
660
All-time peak
12.4K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$7.99since Jan 13, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
59%
All-time positive
75%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews35.1K
Positive: 26.3K (75%)Negative: 8.7K (25%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

47h

Avg Playtime at Review

75%

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