No Need to Play FC5 First – Far Cry 6 Standsalone as the Best Yet
As an avid fan who has eagerly awaited each new Far Cry release, I can definitively say players do not need to play 2018‘s Far Cry 5 before enjoying 2021‘s stellar Far Cry 6. Ubisoft designed FC6 to shine as a standalone tropical guerilla warfare game with plenty of advancements that set it apart from previous franchise titles.
FC6 Doubles Down on Revolutionary Gameplay Improvements
While the core open world first-person formula remains intact, nearly every system has been refined. Based on my playthrough, headaches from FC5 like repetitious outposts and limited weapon loadouts are gone. Instead, FC6 offers:
- 50+ usable weapons to takedown Castillo‘s army
- An upgraded Supremo backpack with unique buffs and skills
- New resolve-based perk tree for more tactical progression
- Overhauled combat AI with tougher, reactive enemies (finally!)
- Streamlined workbench anywhere to customize weapons on the fly
These iterative changes still feel distinctly Far Cry while smoothing previous pain points. It lets you fully immerse in the guerilla fantasy.
| Far Cry 6 | Far Cry 5 |
|---|---|
| 50+ Weapons | 20 Weapons |
| Backpack Supremos | No Backpack Buffs |
| Resolve Perk Tree | Challenge Perk Unlocks |
| Dynamic Enemy Behaviors | Static Enemy Types |
| Frequent Updates | No DLC |
And that‘s before considering the totally new setting and characters…
Welcome to Yara – Far Cry‘s Most Realized World Yet
Yara overflows with the series‘ signature eccentricity and tropical beauty. But it also conveys an emotional gravity and grit befitting an oppressed nation under tyrant Antón Castillo‘s rule. Treating wounds, scrapping weapons from junk, and bonding with makeshift Libertad family resonates now.
Ubisoft‘s meticulous Cuban inspiration research pays off in set dressing details alone…then you add in the best environmental graphics and most responsive vehicles/weapons ever!
This all serves a 40+ hour campaign letting your customized Dani Rojas slowly gather support region-by-region. Personally, after 55 hours achieving the Rule Yara ending, I‘m still finding new weapon combos and treasure hunts to try thanks to New Game+.
Based on the Roadmap, Yara Will Stay Fresh for Months
Ubisoft already outlined massive post-launch plans for FC6 including free content updates adding:
- Weekly Insurgencies with remixed challenges
- New Special Operations using existing maps
- Upcoming Stranger Things crossover mission
- Danny Trejo and Rambo operator packs
Plus two named DLC expansions furthering certain plotlines:
- Vaas Insanity – Rogue-lite against Vaas from FC3
- Pagan Control – Open world expansion with Pagan Min from FC4
This live service approach shows Ubisoft‘s investment into Yara long-term. I expect we‘ll revisit this island for years before any Far Cry 7 whispers.
Bottom Line – Dive Into FC6‘s Revolution Now!
Between the libertarian paradise foundations and smart iterative design, Far Cry 6 resumes the series‘ glory after the lacking FC5 entry. Featuring Ubisoft‘s biggest map yet and signature zany freedom through rich systemic combat, I lost 4 nights realizing one more base wouldn‘t hurt.
For any prospective guerilla warriors, leave Montana behind and let Dani Rojas take you on a wild revolt across Yara!
Viva Libertad!
