Ubisoft teases a new update for Far Cry 5 half a decade after the game's release. Developers say they are introducing new features to celebrate the game turning five years old on March 27.Ubisoft released Far Cry 5 in 2018. The open-world first-person shooter casts players in the role of a sheriff's deputy from the fictional Hope County, Montana, which has fallen under the control of charismatic cult leader Joseph Seed. After a botched attempt to arrest Seed, players must fight their way across Hope County, teaming up with the locals and taking down Seed's lieutenants until they're ready to confront him at his compound.Half a decade on, Ubisoft plans to release a new update celebrating the game's 5th anniversary. The publisher announced it in a tweet on the official Far Cry Twitter account, asking fans to join Ubisoft's celebration of Far Cry 5 over the next three weeks. Unfortunately, the teaser did not offer much information about what fans can expect as part of the festivities. However, the tweet teased that a highly requested feature is on its way to Far Cry 5 on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Despite the lack of specific details, the announcement saw a positive reception on Twitter. Still, the implication seems that Far Cry 5 is finally getting a next-gen patch. This likely includes bumping the game up to 60 FPS on newer consoles, though developers have yet to confirm this. It also seems like that isn't the only thing Ubisoft has planned for Far Cry 5, though it seems fans will have to wait a bit before the publisher is ready to reveal its hand.
Far Cry 5 saw a very positive reception when it released in 2018, with some considering it a significant upgrade over the previous game. The sandbox was very well designed, and it removed some of the more annoying mechanics from Far Cry 3 and Far Cry 4, such as climbing radio towers to reveal the map.
However, the game's story proved more divisive, with critics complaining that the character writing lacks depth. Meanwhile, some felt that developers pulled their punches to avoid the game having a political statement. Far Cry 5's canon ending was also very controversial since some felt it rendered the player's actions meaningless while implying that Joseph Seed was right all along. Still, these imperfections have not stopped the game from being popular, with some considering Far Cry 5 one of the best games in the series.
Far Cry 5 is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
