To be released on new and last generation gaming platforms, Ubisoft has today announced their plans to release Far Cry 6 worldwide on 7 October 2021. Set in Yara – a tropical paradise in the heart of the Caribbean, frozen in time through the actions of an oppressive dictator – players should expect to experience “the adrenaline rush and chaos of guerrilla combat as they join the revolution to liberate Yaran people from the oppressive rule of dictator Antón Castillo and his teenage son Diego”. The antagonistic pair are confirmed to be portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian, Breaking Bad) and Anthony Gonzalez (Coco), respectively.
As local Yaran and military dropout Dani Rojas, players will be swept up in the guerrilla movement as the brutality of Antón’s rule reaches new heights and the fire of revolution ignites across the country. Players will be able to choose to play Dani as a woman or a man, and will join forces with a colorful cast of characters, including Clara Garcia, the leader of revolutionary group Libertad, or Juan Cortez, a jaded ex-KGB spy and guerrilla master as they fight their way to take down the tyrant.
To succeed against the overwhelming power of Antón’s army, players will embrace the “resolver” spirit, a philosophy of resourcefulness found across Yara, making use of everything and whatever they have to inflict chaos on the regime. Fueled by the creativity of “resolver” mastermind Juan Cortez, Far Cry 6 sets out to feature “a broad and unexpected arsenal of customisable “resolver” weapons and tools”. These range from a motorcycle engine powered minigun to a homing missile throwing backpack. Pushing the “resolver” spirit to the limit will grant Dani the power of an entire guerrilla army.
Far Cry 6 gives players unprecedented freedom to experience the game the way they want by supporting their playstyle, whether they prefer a stealthy or forceful approach. In addition to resolver options, players will be able to pick traditional weapons and use new ways to traverse the world such as horses, tanks and crazy DIY vehicles. They will also be able to pair up with all-new animal companions like Chorizo, the adorable wiener dog no soldier can ignore or Guapo, Juan’s soldier-hungry pet crocodile.
In solo or two-player co-op, players will explore a vast and contrasted open world, from lush jungles to decaying cities. With Antón’s army controlling the air, roads, and seas, players will operate from hidden guerrilla camps across the country, gathering soldiers and resources while planning their next move. Players will have to navigate the world and approach situations like true guerrilla fighters to make sure every strike against the regime hits hard.
Far Cry 6 will launch worldwide on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia, Amazon Luna and Windows PC. For the latter, it will be available via the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store. Of course, Far Cry 6 will also be available through Ubisoft’s Ubisoft+ subscription service.
