All Far Cry games in order, from Instincts to Primal

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The Far Cry series is known for its wild and unpredictable gameplay. These games take place in beautiful, open-world settings, but quickly throw you into chaos with over-the-top villains and tons of enemies. You’ll need to fight your way to restore order, facing off against memorable characters like the ruthless Anton Castillo and the unhinged Vaas Montenegro.

Whether you’re new to the series or looking to replay it, we’ve created guides listing the games in both release order and chronological order, so you can experience the mayhem however you choose.

Far Cry Primal: Apex Edition

Far Cry Primal: Apex Edition

  • Release date:
    February 23, 2016

Platforms:

  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox One
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What it’s about: The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters.
Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure, when giant mammoths and saber-toothed tigers ruled the Earth, and humanity is struggling to climb the food chain. As the last survivor of your hunting group, you will have to rise above extinction and unite your tribe.

Far Cry Classic

Far Cry Classic

  • Release date:
    February 11, 2014

Platforms:

  • PlayStation 3
  • Xbox 360
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What it’s about: Far Cry Classic is the ultimate console version of the very first Far Cry game, bringing you back to the roots of this franchise. It’s another beautiful day in tropical paradise…or is it? Take the role of charter boat captain, Jack Carver, who finds himself hunted by an unrelenting team of highly trained mercenaries in this nature-gone-wrong FPS adventure. Choose to rely on firepower, strategy or stealth, abuse your freedom into massive outdoor environments, and fight for your life against tactically intelligent enemies. Features stunningly realistic foliage, real-time day and night cycles, drivable underwater, commandeer, or even flying vehicles, and more…

Far Cry Instincts

Far Cry Instincts

  • Release date:
    September 27, 2005
4(4 reviews)

Platforms:

  • PlayStation 2
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
  • Nintendo GameCube
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What it’s about: The game follows the story of a man named Jack Carver. Carver is a former service member of the United States Navy, who was dishonorably discharged following a number of illegal actions. Afterwards, he sets up a shop in Manhattan and begins supplying illegal arms to anyone and everyone, until a gang performs a hit using weapons supplied by Jack against a Mafia heir. Consequently, a price is put on his head by the Mob, and he was forced to flee the United States and settle in Micronesia.

Far Cry Instincts: Evolution

Far Cry Instincts: Evolution

  • Release date:
    March 28, 2006

Platforms:

  • Xbox
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What it’s about: A sequel to Far Cry: Instincts with a different campaign.

Far Cry Vengeance

Far Cry Vengeance

  • Release date:
    December 12, 2006
2(3 reviews)

Platforms:

  • Wii
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What it’s about: The game takes full advantage of the Wii Remote and its Nunchuk attachment. For example, the player can make the character jump by lifting the nunchuk. Weapons are aimed by pointing the Wii Remote at the screen, and melee attacks are carried out by making a slashing motion with it. The zoom on sniper rifles will similarly be controlled by moving the Wii Remote towards the television. Split screen Chaos mode (standard deathmatch) is included.

Far Cry 2

Far Cry 2

  • Release date:
    October 21, 2008
4(5 reviews)

Platforms:

  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • PlayStation 3
  • Xbox 360
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What it’s about: A civil war has swept through the country and you’re caught in the middle of it. Track down the person at the forefront of the fighting, a ruthless arms dealer known only as “The Jackal”. As you undertake deadly missions and form fragile alliances with conflicting rebel groups, one thing becomes clear – the Jackal is hunting you too.

Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

  • Release date:
    November 28, 2012
4(15 reviews)

Platforms:

  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • PlayStation 3
  • Xbox 360
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What it’s about: Explore an island playground as stunningly beautiful as it is diverse – from mountain ranges to swampy grasslands and white sandy beaches. Fight your way through the island’s towns, temples, river ports and more. Encounter a diverse and realistic cast of characters, including one of Far Cry’s most notorious villains: Vaas Montenegro. Dive into this deep and enriching story where morals are questionable and hope is all but abandoned.

Far Cry 4

Far Cry 4

  • Release date:
    November 18, 2014
4(19 reviews)

Platforms:

  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • PlayStation 3
  • Xbox 360
  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox One
  • Google Stadia
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What it’s about: Discover the most diverse Far Cry world ever created. With terrain spanning from lush forests to the snowcapped Himalayas, the entire world is alive… and deadly. From leopards, rhinos, black eagles, and vicious honey badgers, Kyrat is home to abundant wildlife. As you embark on your hunt for resources, know that something may be hunting you… Scout enemy territory from above in the all-new gyrocopter and then plummet back to earth in your wing suit. Climb aboard the back of a six-ton elephant and unleash its raw power on your enemies. Choose the right weapon for the job, no matter how insane or unpredictable that job might be. With a diverse arsenal, you’ll be prepared for anything.

Far Cry 5

Far Cry 5

  • Release date:
    March 26, 2018
4(18 reviews)

Platforms:

  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox One
  • Google Stadia
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What it’s about: Welcome to Hope County, Montana, land of the free and the brave, but also home to a fanatical doomsday cult known as The Project at Eden’s Gate that is threatening the community’s freedom. Stand up to the cult’s leader, Joseph Seed and the Heralds, and spark the fires of resistance that will liberate the besieged community. In this expansive world, your limits and creativity will be tested against the biggest and most ruthless baddest enemy Far Cry has ever seen. It’ll be wild and it’ll get weird, but as long as you keep your wits about you, the residents of Hope County can rest assured knowing you’re their beacon of hope.

Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6

  • Release date:
    October 7, 2021
4(11 reviews)

Platforms:

  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox One
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Google Stadia
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What it’s about: Dive into the gritty world of a modern-day guerrilla revolution to liberate a nation from its oppressive dictators. Welcome to Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. Far Cry 6 thrusts players into a modern-day guerrilla revolution. As dictator of Yara, Anton Castillo is intent on restoring his nation back to its former glory by any means, with his son, Diego, following in his bloody footsteps. Become a guerrilla fighter and liberate Yara.

Far Cry New Dawn

Far Cry New Dawn

  • Release date:
    February 15, 2019
4(11 reviews)

Platforms:

  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox One
  • Google Stadia
More info

What it’s about: Dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.

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