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Far Cry 6: Setting, story, release date and everything you need to know – Windows Central
Far Cry 6 is the latest in the series of sandbox shooters from Ubisoft. Here’s what we know so far about its setting, villain, story, and more.

The Far Cry series is a Ubisoft staple, with Ubisoft Montreal helming every game, except for the very first one which was developed by Crytek. Each Far Cry game takes place in a completely new setting, with some sort of powerful dictator or threat that needs to be deposed. While the existence of a new Far Cry game was being speculated, the existence of Far Cry 6 first leaked through a listing on the PlayStation Store.
With both Far Cry 4 and Far Cry 5 selling over 10 million copies, it’s safe to say this is going to be a big game. Ubisoft is going to share more about Far Cry 6 at Ubisoft Forward but fortunately, there’s already a decent amount of info in the wild. Here’s everything we know about Far Cry 6.
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Far Cry 6 is set on the island of Yara, which is described as “a tropical paradise frozen in time” and the largest Far Cry setting so far. The main villain is a dictator named Anton Castillo, portrayed by none other than Giancarlo Esposito of Breaking Bad fame. The young boy also in the cover art is Castillo’s son, Diego.
Far Cry 6 gameplay and features
Like past Far Cry games, this is an open world first-person shooter. Players will have access to a variety of vehicles and weapons as they fight against the regime. You’ll also be able to employ Amigos, guns for hire.
Is Far Cry 6 a prequel?
Fans are beginning to theorize that Far Cry 6 is a prequel to Far Cry 3. The young boy Diego has a scar on his right eyebrow in roughly the same spot as Vaas.
Young Vaas?! pic.twitter.com/RcNogWhy2f
DblackRaven (@Dblackraven1) July 10, 2020
This is the only evidence the theory is based on so far though.
Far Cry 6 release date
According to the leaked PSN listing, Far Cry 6 is set to release on February 18, 2021. Far Cry 6 is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, PS4, PS5 and Stadia.

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