Can I Play Far Cry 6 on Xbox One with a PC?

As an avid Far Cry fan, one of the first questions I had about the newest entry in the legendary shooter franchise was – can I team up with friends across Xbox and PC? Let‘s dive into all the details around cross-platform, cross-gen, and co-op support in Far Cry 6.

The Short Answer

Unfortunately, those on Xbox One and PC cannot directly matchmake or play custom multiplayer modes together in Far Cry 6. Cross-platform functionality between the major console and PC ecosystems is not enabled.

However, there are still some helpful interconnectivity features covered later on. So all hope isn‘t lost for a unified gameplay experience!

A Breakdown of Cross-Platform Capabilities

Here‘s a quick reference table to illustrate what Far Cry 6 does and does not support when it comes to cross-platform features:

So in summary:

✅ = Cross-generation play enabled
❌ = No cross-platform support

This means folks gaming on Xbox One can matchmake with Xbox Series X|S…but not PC, PlayStation, or Nintendo consoles.

Evaluating Cross-Progression Capabilities

While direct interconnectivity between certain ecosystems isn‘t possible, Ubisoft has implemented cross-progression features.

By linking your Ubisoft account, progression carrying over between platforms is enabled for Far Cry 6.

How Cross-Progression Works

When you link up a Ubisoft account with versions of Far Cry 6 on separate platforms, the following is synchronized:

• Player level
• Overall progression/completion percentage
• Unlocks like weapons or gear
• Customization options and purchases

This makes transitioning between Xbox and PC, for example, seamless. I can hop on my couch to play Far Cry 6 on Xbox One, bringing over all customizations and upgrades from my recent PC session.

The ability to fluidly move across ecosystems despite lacking unified matchmaking is a huge win in my book. Ubisoft has implemented cross-progression nicely, and I hope this sets a precedent for more franchises to follow suit.

Playing Co-Op Between Generations

While console to PC co-op isn‘t possible, playing co-operatively is supported cross-generation.

So if you and a friend own Far Cry 6 on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S systems, then you can matchmake together. This enables last-gen console owners to keep having a blast with friends that have moved onto Series X but without having to re-purchase Far Cry 6 again.

Based on Ubisoft‘s official figures, this allows for a pool of over 30+ million Xbox console gamers to connect. And that‘s just within Microsoft‘s ecosystem – adding the tens of millions on both PlayStation generations brings us to well over 100 million collective players!

So even the limits imposed by lack of full cross-play still lead to potential player counts in the 8 figures. While interconnectivity will hopefully continue improving over time, the foundations and community size for co-op is already in a very healthy place in my opinion.

Comparing Technical Specifications

When playing Far Cry 6 across both console and PC, it‘s interesting to compare some of the baseline technical specifications supported:

A few interesting takeaways in comparing console to PC specs:

• File size varies greatly depending on platform and assets targeted
• PC enables1080P/60FPS gameplay even at lower minimum spec
• Series X versions see heavy optimization – high framerates, resolutions etc.

And when it comes to gameplay, elements like NPC density, world detail, draw distance, and other scaling differs greatly across those spectrums.

Food for thought if you‘re purchasing primarily for console or planning to jump ecosystems later!

Framerate Analysis – Why 120FPS Matters

I wanted to dive deeper into one of the specs mentioned above – framerates. The Xbox Series X|S versions of Far Cry 6 push up to 120FPS for buttery smooth performance that takes full advantage of high refresh rate screens.

But why does this enhanced framerate matter so much? Well, for a fast-paced first person shooter like Far Cry, the difference is night and day.

Higher FPS translates to much snappier response times. When whipping your camera around to track enemies that extra precision goes a long way. Scoping down sights or acquiring new targets feels instant – leading to improved accuracy and less wasted shots.

The biggest benefit comes in tense firefights though. When bullets are flying past and explosions rocking the surroundings, those cinematic 120 FPS make it easier to track movements and quickly adjust aim.

I can confidently say going back to 30 FPS after enjoying 120 would be extremely jarring. It‘s absolutely an upgrade pushing Far Cry gunplay to the next level!

The Bottom Line – Upgrade Considerations

At the end of the day – should you grab Far Cry 6 on Xbox One even if you plan to get a Series X eventually? Or what about snagging the PC version if console upgrades happen in the future?

The cross-progression makes it easier to recommend buying now, even on older generation hardware, so you can transfer progress later while retaining purchases.

However, I would still caution against getting the Xbox One or equivalent PlayStation 4 version if you‘re definitely upgrading in the near future.

The performance potential is just vastly improved across visual quality, loading times, control precision and responsiveness once introducing SSDs and modern chipsets. You may regret not waiting if next-gen is coming for your set-up in the next 3-6 months with such a fast paced title.

But! If you have an extensive backlog already or don‘t plan to upgrade anytime within the next 8-12 months? Then I‘d say go for it on the platform you own now. Cross-progression should help address any buyer‘s remorse once you do get a next-gen console or higher-end PC.

Those are just my two cents – let me know which version you plan to jump into in the comments down below!

And that wraps up this deep dive into cross-platform support for Far Cry 6 across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. I hope breaking down matchmaking functionality, progression transfers, and technical capabilities helps inform your purchasing decisions and gameplay experience!