Far Cry® 4 — Is It Worth Playing?
Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence.
Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About Far Cry® 4
Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence. You are Ajay Ghale. Traveling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother’s dying wish, you find yourself caught up in a civil war to overthrow the oppressive regime of dictator Pagan Min. Explore and navigate this vast open world, where danger and unpredictability lurk around every corner. Here, every decision counts, and every second is a story. Welcome to Kyrat. Key Features • EXPLORE AN OPEN WORLD FILLED WITH POSSIBILITIES Discover the most diverse Far Cry world ever created. With terrain spanning from lush forests to the snowcapped Himalayas, the entire world is alive…and deadly. - From leopards, rhinos, black eagles, and vicious honey badgers, Kyrat is home to abundant wildlife. As you embark on your hunt for resources, know that something may be hunting you... - Scout enemy territory from above in the all-new gyrocopter and then plummet back to earth in your wing suit. Climb aboard the back of a six-ton elephant and unleash its raw power on your enemies. - Choose the right weapon for the job, no matter how insane or unpredictable that job might be. With a diverse arsenal, you’ll be prepared for anything. • CO-OP: BRING A FRIEND Not every journey should be taken alone. Far Cry 4 allows for a second player to drop in and drop out at any point, re-imagining the cooperative experience in the true spirit of Far Cry for the next generation. You’ll now be able to discover and explore the living open world of Kyrat together.
Description via Steam.
Key Stats
Should You Play Far Cry® 4?
Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence. You are Ajay Ghale. Traveling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother’s dying wish, you find yourself caught up in a civil war to overthrow the oppressive regime of dictator Pagan Min. Explore and navigate this vast open world, where danger and unpredictability lurk around every corner. Here, every decision counts, and every second is a story. Welcome to Kyrat. Key Features • EXPLORE AN OPEN WORLD FILLED WITH POSSIBILITIES Discover the most diverse Far Cry world ever create…
Far Cry® 4 is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's drawing steady follower growth right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) · Processor: 2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 955 · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM) · DirectX: Version 11 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 30 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectX-compatible (5.1 surround sound recommended) · Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) · Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-2400S or 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 or better · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or better (2 GB VRAM) · DirectX: Version 11 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 30 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectX-compatible (5.1 surround sound recommended) · Additional Notes: Supported video cards at the time of release: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better, GeForce GTX 700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, Radeon R9 series. Note: Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported.
How many players does Far Cry® 4 have?
Far Cry® 4 isn't released yet, so there are no live player numbers — but it already has 280,983 Steam followers, gaining +1,196 this week ahead of launch.
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Far Cry® 4 — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Far Cry® 4 release?
- Far Cry® 4 released on Nov 2014 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Far Cry® 4?
- Far Cry® 4 is a Shooter game. Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence.
- Is Far Cry® 4 multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Far Cry® 4 supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
- Is Far Cry® 4 on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Far Cry® 4 runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Far Cry® 4 cost?
- Far Cry® 4 is priced at $2.99 on Steam.
- What are Far Cry® 4's system requirements?
- Minimum specs: Windows 10 (64-bit), 2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 955, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM), 30 GB available space storage.
- Is Far Cry® 4 worth playing?
- If you enjoy Shooter games like Terraria, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Apex Legends™, yes. It's drawing steady follower growth.
- Who made Far Cry® 4?
- Far Cry® 4 is developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Red Storm, Shanghai, Toronto, Kiev and published by Ubisoft.
- What games is Far Cry® 4 similar to?
- Far Cry® 4 sits alongside Shooter games such as Terraria, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Apex Legends™.
- What platforms is Far Cry® 4 on?
- Far Cry® 4 is available on Windows.
- How many players does Far Cry® 4 have?
- Far Cry® 4 isn't released yet, so there are no live player numbers — but it already has 280,983 Steam followers, gaining +1,196 this week ahead of launch.
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