This first-person shooter adventure, released in 2018, is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Microsoft Windows). Players are transported to Hope County, Montana, a fictional region controlled by the Project at Eden’s Gate cult.

The cult, led by Joseph Seed, known as "The Father," has established tyrannical control over the county. Players take on the role of a junior deputy sheriff who becomes involved in the conflict upon arriving in Hope County. The game centers on the deputy's efforts to dismantle the cult's operations and liberate the populace. The game features a vast open world, allowing players to freely explore Hope County's diverse landscapes, from farmlands and forests to mountains and rivers.

Gameplay and Mechanics

Core gameplay involves completing missions, liberating outposts, and recruiting resistance fighters to weaken the cult's influence. Players can utilize a wide array of weapons, vehicles, and explosives to engage in combat with cult members and wildlife. A key mechanic is the "Guns for Hire" system, enabling players to enlist the aid of AI-controlled companions, each possessing unique skills and abilities, to assist in combat and exploration. "Fangs for Hire" offers animal companions with combat abilities.

Crafting and Exploration

The game also features a robust crafting system, allowing players to create essential items such as medkits, explosives, and weapon modifications using resources gathered from the environment. Side missions and activities abound, offering opportunities to hunt wildlife, fish, and participate in various challenges.

Multiplayer

Far Cry 5 supports both single-player and cooperative multiplayer gameplay, enabling players to team up with a friend to experience the entire campaign together.

What is "The Father Edition"?

Far Cry 5: The Father Edition includes the Deluxe Edition of the game, a premium collector’s box with exclusive art of the Seed Family, an exclusive Joseph Seed Figurine (also called “The Father”) with a colorised stained glass, an exclusive Steelbook, a double-sided tourist map of Hope County, and the game's original soundtrack.