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Far Cry Primal vs Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
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Feb 23, 2016 | May 23, 2025 |
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Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai | Questline |
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Ubisoft | Awaken Realms |
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Action-Adventure, Open World, Survival, Prehistoric | Action Role-Playing (Action RPG), Open World, Survival, Dark Fantasy |
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Dunia Engine 2 (Modified CryEngine) | Unity 6 |
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Mature 17+ | M (Mature 17+) |
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3.9 / 5.0 | 4.1 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$49.99 | $39.99 |
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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. |
The game features a classless progression system. Instead of picking a class, your character's abilities are defined by the skills you use. Using a one-handed sword levels up your One-Handed skill, casting fire magic improves Pyromancy, etc. Players spend points on a constellation-like skill tree to unlock new active and passive abilities related to combat, survival, and crafting. |
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World & Level Design | |
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. |
The game features a large open world divided into three main zones, including the starting island, the swampy region of the Forlorn Swords, and the lands surrounding the capital city of Cuanacht. The world is filled with distinct biomes, ruins, and settlements to discover. |
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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. |
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes. |
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Available Editions | |
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. |
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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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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. |
Developed in Unity 6, the game boasts a visually stunning and bleak world. The art style is a gritty, grounded take on dark fantasy, with grotesque creature designs and beautiful, decaying landscapes. |
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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. |
The game features a grim and atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the feeling of dread and isolation in the world of Avalon. It has full voice acting for its over 250 NPCs, contributing to its deep narrative focus. |
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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. |
The UI is designed to be immersive, with minimal elements on screen during exploration. It features a compass, health/stamina/mana bars, and a quick-select menu for items and spells. The skill tree is represented as a star constellation, and a sketchbook journaling system allows for a unique 'photo mode'. |
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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, Ultra settings, ~60 FPS) (Ultra Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a high-end 1080p/60FPS experience. This is a significant jump from the minimum spec. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are recommended to match the powerful desktop recommendation. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for 1080p Ultra settings, targeting 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for 1080p Ultra at 60 FPS. The RTX 4050 Laptop with DLSS is an excellent modern choice. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended. Dual-channel configuration is strongly advised. Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for this tier. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7 13th gen developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB SSD |
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 settings, ~30 FPS) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 30 FPS.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon. CPU (Laptop): Estimated entry-level laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU, requiring 6GB of VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. The GTX 1060 Mobile should closely match the desktop counterpart. RAM: 12GB RAM is the official minimum requirement, which is higher than the old standard of 8GB. Storage: An SSD is officially listed as strongly recommended for the minimum experience. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5 8th gen or AMD equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD equivalent laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8250U / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB). layersRAM: 12 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB (SSD Strongly 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/Ultra settings, ~60 FPS) (High/Ultra Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. DLSS is recommended.) CPU: A powerful modern CPU is recommended to prevent bottlenecks and ensure smooth performance at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent 1440p experience. GPU: Desktop GPUs capable of a strong 1440p/60FPS experience, especially with DLSS. A hypothetical RTX 5060 would be ideal for this tier. GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs for 1440p. A high-TGP RTX 4060 Laptop is a great choice. A future RTX 5060 Laptop would likely be very comfortable at this resolution. RAM: 16GB RAM is recommended for smooth 1440p gaming. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times at 1440p. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7 13th gen or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) / RTX 4060 Ti (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13650HX / AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX 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): 15 GB NVMe SSD |
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) (High/Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. DLSS is considered essential.) CPU: A top-tier desktop CPU is recommended to support high-framerate 4K gaming and minimize any potential stutters. CPU (Laptop): The highest-end laptop CPUs are needed to pair with flagship GPUs for a smooth 4K experience. GPU: High-end 40-series desktop GPUs are needed for a 4K/60FPS experience, relying on DLSS Performance/Ultra Performance mode. Future RTX 50-series cards are expected to handle this resolution more comfortably. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are required for a playable 4K experience, which will be heavily dependent on DLSS. A future RTX 5070 Laptop would be a prime target for 4K mobile gaming. RAM: 16GB is the official recommendation, but 32GB provides more headroom for 4K textures and reduces potential issues. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7 14700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or newer developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (16GB) / RTX 4080 (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 / 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 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB NVMe SSD |
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: 20 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Note: SSD is recommended for faster load times and smoother world streaming. Type: SSD | Spec: 15 GB available space (SSD Strongly Recommended) Note: An SSD is strongly recommended for both minimum and recommended tiers to ensure fast loading of the open world. Ensure at least 15 GB of free space, which is a very modest requirement for a modern RPG. Type: SSD |
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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. | Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit) for Minimum, Windows 11 (64-bit) for Recommended and above Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is required. Windows 11 is listed for the official recommended spec and is generally advised for newer titles and hardware released in 2025. |
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Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: DirectX 11 is required. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 11. While the game files hint at a possible DirectX 12 implementation, community testing suggests it is not officially supported or stable. Users should rely on DX11 for the best experience. |
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