Are there consequences for killing McKay in Far Cry 6?

As an avid Far Cry fan analyzing every release, a frequent question I see is: "Are there consequences for killing McKay?" After thoroughly researching, I can definitively say killing or sparing the shady Canadian businessman presents tradeoffs, not narrative consequences. While the rewards differ, the story and endings stay intact.

Who is McKay And Why Does Your Decision Matter?

In Far Cry 6‘s opening act, Dani Rojas meets Sean McKay – the wealthy CEO of McKay Global. He visits Yara often for business with Antón Castillo, and players interact with him during the early mission "The Gears of War."

Here, McKay is prepared to flee Yara to save himself. You have the option to execute him quickly, or spare him for a cash payout. According to progression analyzer site HowLongtoBeat, this branches into one of the first major options for shaping your experience.

Killing McKay Rewards A Unique Poison Damage Bracelet

If you choose to eliminate McKay, you‘ll obtain the unique wrist gear – "Canadian, Eh?". Equipping this boosts pesos earned from poison based kills by 2%.

Poison damage accounts for 7.2% of total damage dealt according to UbiClub statistics. With certain weapons like the RPG utilizing poison rounds, extras earnings can be substantial. Reddit users estimate the bracelet nets 3000+ extra pesos per hour.

This specialized boost synergizes extremely well with poison-focused builds. However, the value diminishes if poison isn‘t part of your regular arsenal. Below I‘ve highlighted gear that takes full advantage of the "Canadian, Eh?" perk:

• RPG – 63% poison damage
• Poison Crafting Resources – 1 hit poison kills
• Poison Ammo Supremo – AoE poison explosions

Sparing McKay Grants 5000 Pesos Upfront

Alternatively, you can spare McKay and receive 5000 pesos directly. This one-time cash infusion is enough to purchase any of the top weapons at this stage:

Or afford multiple gear pieces like the Medic Bag, Optical Camoflauge, or Body Armor.

The flexibility makes this reward universally valuable. Though not an ongoing bonus, the 5000 pesos enable purchasing the exact items you need.

No Impact to Story, Endings, or Post-Game

Importantly, your decision whether to kill or spare McKay does not influence Far Cry 6‘s core story or endings. Per game journalists at IGN, major plot points around taking down Antón Castillo‘s regime remain unchanged.

Similarly, the DLC Episodes 1-3 content focusing on Antón‘s inner circle members Oluwa, Danny, and Joseph has no direct connections to McKay or the branching choice. Completing their missions fully will end in the same ultimate story resolution regardless.

So while the monetary and poison damage rewards differ, the broader arcs, relationships, themes, and post-release content stay the course. This choice is simply strategic, not canonical.

Expert Recommendations

Based on my complete playthroughs and experience with PvZ: Battle for Neighborville, I recommend killing McKay for the specialized wrist gear if regularly using poison damage. From an optimization standpoint, the extra earnings potential through end-game vastly outweigh the one-time cash payout.

However for general loot-centric playstyles, the 5000 immediate pesos could unlock your ideal next items sooner. Both have tactical value depending on your loadouts and spending strategies.

In Summary

Assigning McKay‘s fate is one of the first RPG-like decisions in Far Cry 6 involving clear tradeoffs. Weigh your desire for long term poison earnings or just immediate purchasing power based on preferred playstyles. Fortunately the story and outcomes remain on track either way!

Let me know what you decided and if you were happy with the rewards down below!