Which far cry should I play first?

Where do I Start? This was all a very long-winded way to say: begin your journey with Far Cry 3. It's the inception of the formula that's worked well for the series and put it on the map as a major AAA franchise, and features the best story in Far Cry history as well.
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What order should I play Far Cry in?

Main series
  1. Far Cry (2004)
  2. Far Cry 2 (2008)
  3. Far Cry 3 (2012)
  4. Far Cry 4 (2014)
  5. Far Cry 5 (2018)
  6. Far Cry 6 (2021)
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Which Far Cry is the first?

Far Cry is a 2004 first-person shooter game developed by Crytek and published by Ubisoft. It is the first installment in the Far Cry franchise.
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Is Far Cry Classic the first Far Cry?

Description. Far Cry Classic is the ultimate console version of the very first Far Cry game, bringing you back to the roots of this franchise.
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Are the Far Crys connected?

The Far Cry Timeline

For the most part, it's been best to consider Far Cry as an anthology—thematically connected but overall independent games.
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Far Cry Games From Worst To Best



Is Far Cry a continuing story?

Far Cry was rereleased as Far Cry Instincts, and the plot is slightly different, but the newer version is considered canon in the series. The first Far Cry game actually takes place in 2025, after the events in every game except for the Far Cry 5 sequel, New Dawn.
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Is Diego a vas?

In the tweet, the Far Cry Twitter says “DIEGO IS VAAS” in all caps, before mimicking the Twitter misinformation tag with “Official sources confirm: This is False!” It seems to lay the rumor to rest that Diego grows up to be the villainous and murderous Vaas.
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Do you need to play Far Cry in order?

All Far Cry games are stand-alone titles, which means you don't need to play through the whole series to understand the plot of the latest title. The only thing that is shared by all Far Cry games is a common DNA, which is a fancy way of saying gameplay.
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What is the best Far Cry?

10 best Far Cry games of all-time, ranked
  • Far Cry 5.
  • Far Cry 2. (Image credit: Ubisoft) ...
  • Far Cry Primal. (Image credit: Ubisoft) ...
  • Far Cry 4. (Image credit: Ubisoft) ...
  • Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. (Image credit: Ubisoft) ...
  • Far Cry. (Image credit: Ubisoft) ...
  • Far Cry New Dawn. (Image credit: Ubisoft) ...
  • Far Cry Instincts. (Image credit: Ubisoft) ...
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Is Far Cry open world?

Far Cry 6 has one of the biggest open worlds of this year, and there are many other games to go to for additional open-world action.
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Do I need to play the other Far Cry before 6?

Far Cry 6 is a stand-alone title and is neither a sequel nor prequel of any of the previous Far Cry games. The game will follow its own independent storyline, and you do not need to play any of the previous games to understand the plot of Far Cry 6.
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What's the difference between Far Cry 5 and New Dawn?

It's more of a small, direct sequel to Far Cry 5. The good thing is that, while New Dawn looks and feels incredibly familiar, it manages to mostly get away from the narrative and thematic issues that plagued Far Cry 5. It doesn't pretend to have anything to say. But it also introduces some of its own problems.
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Is Far Cry New Dawn a sequel?

Far Cry New Dawn players may have had some gripes with the game, which is technically both a spin-off and a direct sequel to Far Cry 5. Taking on a new role post-The Collapse, players are able to see how Joseph Seed's prophecies in the original eventually play out.
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What is the best order to play Far Cry 6?

However, it is recommended to commence in the following order to get the most out of Far Cry 6's story, and to encounter regions as they become more difficult: Madrugada, Valle De Oro, El Este, then Esperanza.
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Is Far Cry New Dawn canon?

Is Far Cry 5 Canon? A canon never existed in the series as a whole, however there can be at least two. I am wondering if anyone has investigated this. Herk who played at least one other FC and appeared in FC2 is the only exception to the rule in FC6.
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Are all Far Cry games first-person?

Far Cry is one of the most popular and enduring first-person shooter (FPS) franchises in all of gaming. Since 2004, the series has taken players to exotic locales where they must survive against all odds.
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Is Far Cry 5 or 6 better?

Far Cry 6 made a lot of improvements from its predecessor while still including some of the updates that made Far Cry 5 enjoyable. Changes like the unhindered story progression and new enemy types make Far Cry 6 an overall better game with more intriguing adventures.
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Which Far Cry has the biggest map?

That would make Far Cry 6 possibly the largest map in the series so far, except for that the fact that so much of that area is taken up by water. Let's go with 30% as an estimate, reducing the total landmass area to around 18.05 miles2.
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Is Far Cry 6 worth playing?

A phenomenal game for long-time fans of the series, Far Cry 6 gives more Far Cry for anyone who hasn't grown out of the game yet. If you're diving in expecting to play Far Cry, then you're getting what you wish for. “Far Cry 6 is both exceptional and surprising,” concludes Matt Hewson's review.
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Do I have to play Far Cry 5 before new dawn?

You absolutely must play 'Far Cry 5' before touching 'Far Cry: New Dawn'.
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Is Far Cry 6 a direct sequel?

As reported by DSO Gaming, Far Cry Returns is a total conversion mod for Far Cry that doubles up as a direct sequel to the original game.
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Is new dawn a full game?

Rest assured, Far Cry New Dawn is a full game and a direct sequel to Far Cry 5.
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Who is Diego Far Cry 6?

Anton Castillo's son Diego plays a big role in Far Cry 6, but it ultimately feels like he could have had a bigger impact.
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Is Diego Castillo good Far Cry 6?

Diego is perhaps the most tragic character in Far Cry 6, not for the losses he experiences but because of the imprisonment he suffers. Throughout Far Cry 6, Diego displays disgust, fear, hatred, and sorrow towards his father, but the unfortunate truth of Yara is that not everyone can be saved, even the most innocent.
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Is Far Cry 6 stand alone?

Far Cry 6 is a stand-alone title and is neither a sequel nor prequel of any of the previous Far Cry games. The game will follow its own independent storyline, and you do not need to play any of the previous games to understand the plot of Far Cry 6.
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