An In-Depth Look at the Stranger Things DLC Playtime in Far Cry 6
As a long-time fan and content creator focused on the Far Cry franchise, I‘ve eagerly dived into the new Stranger Things crossover missions added to Far Cry 6. And for all you Stranger Things fans out there, I‘m here to provide a detailed breakdown of what to expect from the DLC‘s playtime and gameplay.
Total Playtime – An Hour of Nostalgic 80s Horror
The full Stranger Things crossover content in Far Cry 6 includes 3 missions:
- The Vanishing
- The Head Case
- The Cellar
Altogether these 3 missions clock in at around 1 hour of total gameplay.
Now I know what you‘re thinking – that seems pretty short! And it is, but that hour is packed to the brim with Easter eggs and nostalgic references to the beloved Netflix series. Let‘s take a look…
Scene Recreations and Familiar Faces
Throughout the hour of gameplay, you‘ll come across many recreation‘s of iconic Stranger Things moments:
- Investigating Joyce Byers‘ living room covered in supernatural string lights
- Solving puzzles mirrors season 1 scenes of Will communicating from the Upside Down
- Facing creatures straight out of the fleshy nether-dimension
Several main characters also make appearances, like Jim Hopper teaming up with Dani Rojas during a key story moment.
Ultimately this crossover DLC feels like a condensed "best hits" compilation, capturing the tone and style that Stranger Things excels at.
Transforming the Far Cry Gameplay Formula
The standalone Stranger Things missions manage to completely flip the typical Far Cry formula on its head.
Instead of an action-packed shooter, you‘re placed into a survival horror experience closer to the pacing of a Resident Evil or Silent Hill.
- Limited ammo and resources: You‘ll constantly be counting bullets and crafting nail bombs to barely scrape by.
- Cautious exploration: Demogorgon-esque creatures lurk around every corner, incentivizing careful stealth over guns blazing mayhem.
- Puzzle solving: Several moments require methodically investigating creepy environments to uncover clues and secrets.
It‘s a welcome change of pace from the norm. This DLC lets the player experience a radically different side to what Far game design can achieve.
Far Cry 6 Main Story Length Comparison
But what about Far Cry 6‘s core campaign content? For players focused on blasting through the main story, here‘s a comparison of average completion times across platforms:
| Game | Main Story Duration |
|---|---|
| Far Cry 6 | 23 hours |
| Far Cry 5 | 19 1⁄2 hours |
| Far Cry 4 | 121⁄2 hours |
As we can see, Far Cry 6‘s critical path provides over 20+ hours of classic Far Cry gameplay. That positions it as one of the longest story campaigns in the FPS franchise thus far.
Expanding beyond the narrative, here is how long it takes to fully complete Far Cry 6 according to HowLongToBeat:
| Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Main Story | 23 hours |
| Main + Extras | 411⁄2 hours |
| Completionist | 58 hours |
So 100% completionists have almost 3 full days worth of content and activities to keep them busy in Yara.
And that‘s not even counting post-launch additions like the Stranger Things crossover! Speaking of…
Will More Crossovers Come to Far Cry 6?
As of now, Ubisoft hasn‘t formally announced plans to add more franchise crossovers to Far Cry 6 akin to the Stranger Things episodes.
But Far Cry DLC has traditionally included memorable expansions:
- Far Cry 5 brought players to Vietnam in Hours of Darkness.
- Far Cry New Dawn let players battle alien zombies in the Blood Dragon-themed Lost on Mars.
In other words, I wouldn‘t rule out more wild and experimental DLC coming to Far Cry 6! Ubisoft clearly has fun connecting their worlds together as shown by other titles like Rainbow Six Siege holding a Splinter Cell crossover event in 2022.
And that connection could extend to future mainline releases too…
What‘s Next? – Far Cry 7 Potential
Rumors have already begun swirling that Ubisoft is in early development on Far Cry 7 after 6‘s success. If true, where could the eccentric FPS franchise go next?
- The Mediterranean coast could see the return of fan-favorite Vaas Montenegro.
- The Pacific Northwest of America harbors untamed wilderness perfect for Far Cry‘s guerrilla combat.
- Or the series could take it ambitions to space, letting players wrest control of satellites forming orbital weapon platforms!
As a dedicated Far Cry devotee, my mind races thinking of the possibilities. One thing is certain though – with 17 years and counting of chaotic sandbox history, Far Cry shows no signs of slowing its signature brand of creative madness.
Stay tuned here as I report back on the latest Far Cry news when it emerges!
