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God of War vs Far Cry 6
info General Information | |
Release Date | |
Apr 20, 2018 | Oct 7, 2021 |
Developer | |
SIE Santa Monica Studio | Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Berlin, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Pune, Ubisoft Odesa, Ubisoft Winnipeg, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Quebec, Red Storm Entertainment |
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Sony Interactive Entertainment | Ubisoft |
Genre(s) | |
Action-Adventure, Hack and Slash, Third-Person Narrative | Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter |
Engine | |
Proprietary Engine (Santa Monica Studio Custom) | Dunia 2 Engine |
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Content Rating | |
M (Mature 17+) - ESRB Descriptors: Blood and Gore, | Mature 17+ |
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4.6 / 5.0 | 3.8 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$19.99 | $59.99 |
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N/A | Ability progression is tied to collected Gear pieces and weapon modifications rather than traditional skill trees tied to player XP. Players increase their rank by earning XP, which unlocks access to better gear and weapons from vendors. Resolver weapons and Supremo backpacks provide unique, powerful active abilities and are crafted/upgraded at workbenches using gathered resources like Depleted Uranium. |
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World & Level Design | |
N/A | Yara is the largest Far Cry setting to date, a vast open world featuring diverse environments: jungles, beaches, rural areas, and the urban capital city of Esperanza. The world is divided into main regions, each controlled by a member of Castillo's regime and containing various activities like FND bases (outposts), checkpoints, and treasure hunts. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
God of War (2018) is a strictly single-player narrative-driven experience and does not feature any multiplayer modes. |
Features a two-player online cooperative mode for the main campaign and separate cooperative Special Operations missions accessible from camps. |
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Available Editions | |
Standard Edition (base game). Digital Deluxe Edition (includes Death's Vow Armor Set for Kratos and Atreus, Exile's Guardian Shield Skin, God of War Digital Comic #0 by Dark Horse, God of War Digital Mini Artbook by Dark Horse, and a PS4 Dynamic Theme). Collector's Edition (included a 9-inch Kratos & Atreus statue, Steelbook case, 2” Huldra Brothers carvings, exclusive lithograph, cloth map, and digital content from Deluxe). Stone Mason Edition (included items from Collector's Edition plus Stone Mason's ring, Mimir's head talking keychain, 2” horse and troll carvings). |
Available in Standard, Deluxe, Gold, and Game of the Year Editions. Deluxe includes the Ultimate Pack (cosmetic items). Gold includes the Season Pass (3 villain DLCs and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition). Game of the Year includes the base game, Season Pass, Ultimate Pack, and the Lost Between Worlds expansion. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
God of War (2018) did not receive any story-based DLC expansions. Post-launch updates included a New Game Plus mode (allowing players to restart with gear and abilities, facing tougher enemies and new upgrade tiers for equipment - Skap Slag resource), and a Photo Mode. |
Post-launch support includes a Season Pass with three major DLCs focused on past Far Cry villains (Vaas: Insanity, Pagan: Control, Joseph: Collapse). A standalone expansion, 'Lost Between Worlds', was also released, adding a new storyline and area. Free updates added Special Operations, crossover missions (e.g., Danny Trejo, Stranger Things, Rambo), New Game Plus, and other features. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
Utilizes a proprietary engine by Santa Monica Studio, renowned for its stunning visual fidelity on PS4 and further enhanced for the PC release. Features highly detailed character models, breathtaking Norse-inspired environments, impressive lighting and particle effects, and a seamless 'one-shot' camera presentation with no cuts or loading screens during gameplay. |
Utilizes the Dunia 2 engine to render a visually rich open world with dense vegetation, urban environments, dynamic weather, and lighting. Supports DirectX Raytracing for enhanced shadows and reflections on PC. Features detailed character models and animations. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
The critically acclaimed original score, composed by Bear McCreary, features powerful orchestral themes, Norse-inspired instrumentation (like the nyckelharpa and hurdy-gurdy), and choir. Sound design is impactful, especially for combat and environmental ambience. Features excellent voice acting, particularly Christopher Judge as Kratos and Sunny Suljic as Atreus. |
Features an original score composed by Pedro Bromfman. Includes in-game radio stations with a variety of Latin music genres. Sound design emphasizes the environment and dynamic shifts during combat or stealth. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
Features an immersive, minimalist UI with an over-the-shoulder camera. Health and rage meters for Kratos, Atreus's arrow count and summon cooldowns are displayed. A compass aids navigation. Menus for inventory, skills, map, and codex (lore entries, bestiary). |
Standard first-person HUD showing health, ammo, mini-map, and objectives. Includes menus for inventory, map, gear loadouts, crafting, and abilities. Designed to provide essential information without being overly cluttered during intense action. |
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N/A | Includes customizable controls (remapping, aim assist), adjustable difficulty settings, and various subtitle options (size, background). |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
720p (HD) - Minimum (Target: 720p, 30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset.) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU. Performance depends on specific model and cooling. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU with 4GB VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Targets ~30 FPS at 720p Low. **4GB VRAM is essential for laptops at this tier.** DLSS/FSR can help if supported by these older cards (FSR more likely). RAM: Minimum RAM, dual-channel configuration recommended. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-2500K (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7300HQ / AMD Ryzen 3 3200U or newer equivalent mobile CPUs with at least 4 cores. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (4GB), NVIDIA GeForce MX350 (GDDR5, 2GB - may struggle); OR AMD Radeon RX 560X Mobile (4GB). A GTX 1650 Laptop (4GB) would be a more comfortable minimum. layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 70 GB available space (SSD Recommended) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - High (Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Original PS4 Preset) (Original Preset.) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS Original. CPU (Laptop): Performance laptop CPU needed for stable 1080p/60FPS. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS Original. GPU (Laptop): Targets ~60 FPS at 1080p Original/High. **Ensure adequate TGP for NVIDIA cards.** 6GB VRAM minimum, 8GB recommended. DLSS/FSR can push to higher quality settings. RAM: 8GB is listed, but 16GB dual-channel RAM is highly recommended for smoother 60FPS. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770K (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (8 core 3.2 GHz) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H or newer performance mobile CPUs. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 6600M (8GB). layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 70 GB available space (SSD Recommended) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset, DirectX Raytracing Off) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay. Modern laptop CPUs will easily exceed this. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p. Modern RTX 3060/4060 Mobile at high TGPs will perform at or above this level. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Core i7-7700 @ 3.6 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX Vega 64 (8 GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (High TGP) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6-8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 5700M equivalent or better layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Target: 1080p, 30 FPS, Original PS4 Preset) (Original Preset (comparable to PS4 quality).) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for PS4-like experience. CPU (Laptop): Recommended laptop CPU for a stable 1080p/30FPS at original settings. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/30FPS Original. GPU (Laptop): Targets ~30 FPS at 1080p Original settings. **4GB VRAM is a minimum, 6GB preferred for laptops.** DLSS/FSR helpful. RAM: 8GB RAM in dual-channel. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-6600K (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G (4 core 3.6 GHz) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H or newer equivalent mobile CPUs. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q (6GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile (4GB, may need setting tweaks), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB/6GB, lower TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5500M (4GB), RX 570 (Mobile equivalent if exists). layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 70 GB available space (SSD Recommended) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset, DirectX Raytracing Off) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at 30 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum 1080p performance. Performance varies. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at 30 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Performance depends on TGP. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is minimum, SSD recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 @ 3.1 GHz or Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.2 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 460 (4 GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7300HQ / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1650 Mobile / AMD Radeon RX 560M equivalent or better layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended 1440p (~60 FPS, High Preset, RT On) (High Preset, DirectX Raytracing On) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 1440p with RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop CPUs for 1440p RT. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 1440p with RT. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop GPUs for 1440p RT. Performance will depend heavily on RT settings and TGP. RTX 3080 Mobile and 4080 Mobile offer good performance in this tier. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and higher VRAM. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X @ 3.7 GHz or Intel Core i5-10600 @ 4.1 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 6900 XT (16 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 3070 (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS/HX equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (8-16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M (12GB) equivalent or better layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional) |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended 1440p (~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, No RT) (Ultra Preset, DirectX Raytracing Off) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs suitable for 1440p. Modern laptop CPUs will comfortably handle this. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance laptop GPUs for 1440p Ultra. Modern RTX 3070/4070 Mobile at sufficient TGPs will perform around or better than this. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and higher VRAM. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Core i7-9700 @ 3.6 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 5700 XT (8 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Mobile (High TGP) / RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M equivalent or better layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional) |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Performance (Target: 1440p, 60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality' or 'Balanced') likely needed.) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p/60FPS High. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPU to avoid bottlenecks at 1440p. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS High. GPU (Laptop): Targets ~60 FPS at 1440p High. **Max TGP versions and good cooling are essential.** 8GB VRAM minimum. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Balanced' or 'Performance') will likely be necessary. RAM: 16GB RAM dual-channel. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700K (4 core 4.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 core 3.6 GHz) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10870H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or newer high-performance mobile CPUs (e.g., Intel Core i7 11th gen H / AMD Ryzen 7 5000H series). laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB, High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 6700M (10GB), RX 6800S (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 70 GB available space (SSD Recommended) | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (~30 FPS, Ultra Preset, RT On) (Ultra Preset, DirectX Raytracing On) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K with RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K, though GPU is the primary factor. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K with RT. GPU (Laptop): Estimated highest-end laptop GPUs needed for 4K with RT, performance highly dependent on settings and TGP. RTX 3080 Mobile and 4080 Mobile with max VRAM will perform well here. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and 12GB+ VRAM. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X @ 3.7 GHZ or Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.6 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 6800 (16 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 3080 (10 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, High TGP) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional) |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, RT On, HD Textures) (Ultra Preset, DirectX Raytracing On, HD Textures Enabled) CPU: Higher-end desktop CPU recommended for 4K/60 FPS with RT and HD textures. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K/60 FPS, though GPU is the primary factor. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K/60 FPS with RT and HD textures. Note VRAM requirement. RTX 3080 Ti/3090/4080/4090 or RX 6900 XT/7900XT/7900XTX are better suited for consistent 4K/60 RT+HD. [4, 6] GPU (Laptop): Highest-end laptop GPUs required for targeting 4K/60 FPS with RT and HD textures. Requires high TGP and sufficient VRAM (12GB+ for HD Textures at 4K). RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD required for HD Texture Pack. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Core i7-10700K @ 3.8 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 6800 (16 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 3080 (10 GB) - VRAM NOTE: 16GB VRAM is needed for 4K HD Textures. RTX 3090 (24GB) / RX 7900XT (20GB) recommended for best experience. laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX or higher laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB+ VRAM models) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, High TGP) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 170 GB SSD |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Target: 4K, 60 FPS, Ultra Preset) (Ultra Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Performance' or 'Balanced') essential.) CPU: High-end desktop CPU for 4K/60 Ultra. CPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop CPUs required to support 4K gaming attempts without severe bottlenecks. GPU: High-end desktop GPU for 4K/60 Ultra. GPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop GPUs needed. **Heavily reliant on aggressive upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Performance' or 'Ultra Performance').** Native 4K at Ultra and 60 FPS is extremely demanding. 10GB+ VRAM essential. RAM: 16GB RAM dual-channel (32GB would be safer for consistent 4K). | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-9900K (8 core 3.6 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 9 3950X (16 core 3.5 GHz) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or newer flagship mobile CPUs (e.g., Intel 12th/13th Gen HX, AMD Ryzen 6000/7000 HX series). laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (16GB, Max TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB, Max TGP - likely needs DLSS Performance for 4K), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB, Max TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (12GB), RX 7900M (16GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 70 GB available space (SSD Recommended) | — |
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Spec: 70 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD is highly recommended for faster loading times and smoother texture streaming. Type: SSD | Spec: 60 GB available space (SSD Recommended). 170 GB for HD Texture Pack. Note: SSD is recommended. The optional HD Texture Pack requires significantly more space and a higher VRAM GPU. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1809 or newer) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 (version 1809 or higher) or Windows 11 is required. | Spec: Windows 10 (20H1 version or newer, 64-bit versions) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 10 or newer is supported. |
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