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Release Date | |
Aug 12, 2025 | Feb 23, 2016 |
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Myrkur Games | Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai |
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Deep Silver | Ubisoft |
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Action-Adventure, Narrative, Fantasy | Action-Adventure, Open World, Survival, Prehistoric |
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Unreal Engine 5 | Dunia Engine 2 (Modified CryEngine) |
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Mature 17+ (Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mat | Mature 17+ |
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0.0 / 5.0 | 3.9 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$39.99 | $49.99 |
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Ryn grows in magical strength and confidence throughout her journey, gaining access to a vast array of devastating powers. The progression system allows players to master both magic and swordsmanship, with character upgrades expanding abilities across different chapters. Combat and traversal abilities become more sophisticated as the story progresses. |
Takkar's progression involves earning skill points by gaining XP (from missions, hunting, exploration, capturing objectives). Skills are divided into categories like Survival, Hunting, Gathering, Fighting, Crafting, and Beast Master abilities. Key skills include taming different tiers of beasts, improving combat prowess with various primitive weapons, crafting more effective tools and consumables (health, buffs), and enhancing stealth capabilities. The Wenja village also serves as a progression hub; recruiting specialists (Sayla the Gatherer, Tensay the Shaman, Wogah the Crafter, Karoosh the Warrior, Jayma the Hunter, Dah the Udam, Roshani the Izila) and upgrading their huts unlocks new skills, crafting recipes, gear upgrades, and village population bonuses. |
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World & Level Design | |
The game features hand-crafted environments inspired by Icelandic landscapes across ten chapters. Each chapter introduces new locations with unique traversal challenges, enemies, and story beats. The world includes diverse terrains from fiery lava fields to icy mountain peaks, creating an immersive and reactive environment. |
Oros is a large and diverse open world featuring distinct biomes. These include temperate forests, marshy swamps, icy northern glaciers and caves, and volcanic southern regions. Each area presents unique environmental challenges, resources, and wildlife. The verticality of the terrain, with cliffs, caves, and high plateaus, encourages exploration. There are no traditional 'regions' to liberate in the same way as other Far Cry games, but rather areas dominated by Udam or Izila presence, with outposts and bonfires to capture. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
The game is a single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative modes. |
Far Cry Primal does not have any multiplayer modes. It is a purely single-player game focused on Takkar's story and survival in Oros. |
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Available Editions | |
N/A | Far Cry Primal was released in a Standard Edition and a Digital Apex Edition. The Apex Edition included: 'Legend of the Mammoth' missions (play as a mammoth), a new weapon (Blood Shasti Club), and four enhancement packs (Sabretooth Pack, Owl Pack, Mammoth Pack, Bomb Pack) offering early access to resources, skins, or minor perks. A Collector's Edition was also available with physical items like a steelbook, map, soundtrack, and Wenja phrasebook. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
N/A | The main post-launch content was the 'Wenja Pack,' which was part of the Digital Apex Edition and also sold separately. This included the 'Legend of the Mammoth' missions, the Blood Shasti Club, and the four enhancement packs. A Survivor Mode was added post-launch as a free update, offering a more challenging experience with permadeath options and increased difficulty. Other minor DLCs were typically cosmetic or resource packs. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Powered by the Dunia Engine 2, Far Cry Primal presents a lush and visually striking depiction of the Mesolithic era. Oros is characterized by dense forests, misty swamps, icy northern wastes, and volcanic landscapes, all teeming with detailed prehistoric flora and fauna. Animal models are particularly well-crafted, showcasing realistic movement and behavior. The game features dynamic weather, a day-night cycle, and impressive lighting that enhances the primeval atmosphere. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
N/A | The original score by Jason Graves heavily features primitive instrumentation, tribal drums, bone flutes, and guttural vocals, creating a unique and atmospheric soundscape fitting the Stone Age. The game features three fully developed fictional languages for the Wenja, Udam, and Izila tribes, created by linguists based on Proto-Indo-European roots. Sound design is crucial for gameplay, with distinct animal calls indicating presence and threat levels, and environmental sounds providing clues for hunting and survival. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
N/A | The UI is designed to be immersive and relatively minimalistic to fit the prehistoric setting. Health is represented by a segmented bar. Weapon selection is via a radial menu. Important information is often conveyed through environmental cues, animal behavior, and Takkar's own senses (Hunter Vision). A simplified compass and objective markers guide the player. The game features a fully developed fictional Wenja language (with subtitles) spoken by characters, enhancing immersion. |
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N/A | Standard Ubisoft accessibility options are present, including customizable controls (key remapping, sensitivity), aim assist (though less relevant for melee-focused combat), adjustable difficulty levels, and extensive subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names). Hunter Vision helps highlight important objects, enemies, and tracks. |
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1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting consistent 60 FPS performance.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for optimal 1080p gaming experience. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs for recommended settings and stable framerates. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs for high settings at 1080p with good performance. GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs for high settings at 1080p with solid performance. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended for the optimal gaming experience. Storage: Fast NVMe SSD recommended for optimal loading and streaming performance. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700K / i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc B580 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or newer laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop / RTX 4050 Mobile layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): Not specified (NVMe SSD Recommended) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Likely 720p/Low or 1080p/Low ~30 FPS) (Low Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for playable framerates. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum performance. Modern entry-level laptop CPUs will easily surpass this. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Modern entry-level dedicated GPUs are significantly more powerful. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is minimum. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-550 @ 3.2 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.2 GHz developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1GB VRAM) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-2410M / AMD A8-4500M equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M (1GB) / AMD Radeon HD 8670M equivalent or better. **An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile will run this game at 1080p Ultra settings with very high framerates.** layersRAM: 4 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB HDD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low-Medium settings, ~30-60 FPS) (Low to Medium Preset, 1080p resolution. This tier aims for baseline playable performance.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU requirements from the developers. CPU (Laptop): Comparable laptop processors for minimum performance requirements. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU with at least 4GB VRAM for basic performance. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings performance. RAM: 8GB RAM is the official minimum requirement for basic gameplay. Storage: SSD recommended for better loading times and world streaming performance. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX 580 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-12500H / AMD Ryzen 5 5600H or equivalent laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile / RTX 2060 Mobile layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): Not specified (SSD Recommended) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS on high settings. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance (16GB is standard for modern gaming). Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-2600K @ 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz or better developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon R9 280X (3GB VRAM) or better laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-3630QM / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X (Desktop equivalent in laptop) or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i5 10th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 5 3000 series+ will handle this effortlessly.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB/4GB) / GTX 870M (3GB) / AMD Radeon R9 M390X equivalent or better. **Modern laptop GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile, RTX 4050 Mobile, and above will achieve extremely high framerates at 1080p Ultra. An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile is massively overkill for 1080p but excellent for higher resolutions.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality) recommended.) CPU: A powerful modern CPU is recommended to avoid bottlenecks and maintain high framerates at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for consistent 1440p performance. GPU: Desktop GPUs capable of strong 1440p/60FPS experience with upscaling. Future RTX 5060 would be well-suited. GPU (Laptop): High-TGP RTX 4060 or RTX 3070 Ti Laptop ideal for 1440p. Future RTX 5060 Laptop would offer better experience. RAM: 16GB minimum for 1440p gaming; 32GB can help reduce potential stutters in demanding scenes. Storage: Fast NVMe SSD recommended for best loading times and performance at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) / RTX 4060 Ti (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or newer laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop (8GB) / RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): Not specified (NVMe SSD Recommended) | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset) (High/Ultra Preset) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs suitable for 1440p. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance laptop GPUs for 1440p. RAM: 16GB RAM recommended for smoother 1440p. Storage: SSD recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-3770K @ 3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 Wraith @ 4.0 GHz or better developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 390 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-4710HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i7 10th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 7 3000 series+ are more than sufficient.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M (4GB/8GB) / GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 Mobile equivalent. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, RTX 4060 Mobile, and above will deliver excellent, high-framerate performance at 1440p Ultra settings. An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile will ensure consistently high FPS.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB SSD. |
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Ultra Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High/Ultra settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (High/Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Performance) essential.) CPU: Top-tier desktop CPU recommended for high-framerate 4K gaming and minimizing bottlenecks. CPU (Laptop): Highest-end laptop CPUs needed to pair with flagship GPUs for stable 4K performance. GPU: High-end desktop GPUs needed for 4K/60FPS, heavily relying on DLSS/FSR Performance mode. Future RTX 5080 expected to handle better. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs required for playable 4K experience, heavily dependent on upscaling technology. RAM: 32GB of fast RAM highly recommended for 4K gaming with sufficient headroom for system processes. Storage: Fast NVMe SSD highly recommended for best 4K gaming experience and asset streaming. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB) / RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Ti Laptop) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): Not specified (NVMe SSD Recommended) | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (~30-60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset) (High/Ultra Preset (May require adjustments for consistent 60 FPS on older top-tier cards)) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K. CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K, GPU is primary factor. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K. Consistent 60 FPS at Ultra often required top-tier single cards of the era or SLI/Crossfire. GPU (Laptop): Highest-end laptop GPUs (for the era) for 4K. Modern high-end laptop GPUs offer significantly better 4K performance for this title. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended for 4K. Storage: SSD required for optimal 4K experience. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X @ 3.6 GHz or better developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (6GB) / GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon R9 Fury X (4GB) / RX 480 (8GB Crossfire for higher FPS) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-6700HQ / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H or better. **Modern high-performance laptop CPUs (Intel Core i7/i9 H/HX-series, AMD Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX-series) are recommended for 4K gaming.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and higher (e.g., RTX 3080/Ti Mobile, RTX 4080/4090 Mobile) will run the game at 4K Ultra settings with high framerates. An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4060 Mobile can achieve playable 4K at adjusted settings.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB SSD. |
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Spec: Storage requirements not officially specified (SSD Recommended) Note: Official storage space requirements have not been disclosed, but an SSD is recommended for faster loading times and seamless world streaming. Type: SSD | Spec: 20 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Note: SSD is recommended for faster load times and smoother world streaming. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 or 11 is required. The game requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. | Spec: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 7 or newer is supported. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for modern hardware. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: As an Unreal Engine 5 title, DirectX 12 is required for the game's advanced rendering features and visual effects. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: DirectX 11 is required. |
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