HIRAETH vs Far Cry 6

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Desolate Alien Planet (Ahra Prime)
• Platforms: PC (initial), with Mac/Linux planned
• Early Access Release: 2025-09-03
• Unique Feature: A highly ambitious solo-developed survival game with a dual-mode structure, combining a hardcore survival sandbox with a deep, episodic narrative campaign.

• Perspective: First-Person (Third-Person in safe zones and during some Supers/cutscenes)
• Multiplayer: Cooperative (2 player online for campaign and Special Operations)
• Setting: Yara (Fictional Caribbean Island, inspired by Cuba)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, Amazon Luna

• Amigos: Provide combat support (attacking enemies, drawing fire), stealth assistance (distraction, silent takedowns), scouting (tagging resources/enemies), and fetching. Each Amigo has a unique main ability and unlockable perks.
  Various Animals (Dog, Alligator, Rooster, Panther, Robot Dog)

• Resources: Found by scavenging the environment and hunting alien wildlife. These are essential for the game's deep crafting system.
• Lore Notes: Scattered notes and logs that provide environmental storytelling, allowing players to piece together the history of the failed colony on Ahra Prime.

• USB Sticks: Found throughout Yara.
• Criptograma Chests: Chests are found throughout the world; they require finding two matching Criptograma Charts in the vicinity to unlock.
• Roosters: Found in specific locations or acquired as quest rewards.
• Lore Items (Notes, Journals, Posters): Scattered throughout the world in homes, bases, camps, etc.

• Sci-Fi
• Survival
• First-Person
• Open World
• Crafting
• Story Rich
• Immersive Sim
• Indie
• RPG
• Action
• Adventure
• Simulation

• Dictatorship
• Revolution
• Guerrilla Warfare
• Tropical
• Political
• Oppression
• Freedom
• Resistance

• Standard Firearms: Various (Pistols, Rifles, SMGs, Shotguns, Sniper Rifles, LMGs)
  Conventional weapons found and used by both FND and guerrilla forces. Extensive customization with mods, scopes, and ammo types (Soft-Target, Armor-Piercing, etc.).
• Resolver Weapons: Unique/Gadget
  Improvised weapons with powerful, often unique functions. Examples: Tostador (Flamethrower), Zeusito (EMP), Discos Locos (CD Launcher). Crafted at workbenches using Uranium.
• Supremo Backpacks: Gadget/Ability (Ultimate)
  Backpacks granting powerful, tactical ultimate abilities on a cooldown. Examples: Exterminador (Homing Rockets), Volta (EMP Shockwave), Triador (See through walls and allow La Varita to shoot through). Each has custom gadget slots and mods.
• Bows: Ranged (Stealth)
  Silent ranged weapons ideal for stealthy takedowns. Different arrow types (standard, explosive) can be crafted and used.
• Melee Weapons: Melee
  Used for close-quarters combat and stealth takedowns. Often tied to gear perks.

• EVA Suit: The Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) suit is the player's primary piece of gear. It serves as armor and a life support system. It can be upgraded with different modules to enhance its durability, power, and oxygen capacity.

• Gear Outfits: Modular system where players equip headwear, upper body, lower body, foot, and wrist gear pieces. Appearance of each piece is distinct and contributes to the overall look. Full gear sets offer themed appearances.
• Cosmetic Outfits: Full body outfits that change Dani's appearance completely. Do not affect gear stats or perks. Acquired through editions, progression, or store.

Progression is based on a deep crafting system and progressive skills and perks. The core of survival is managing the player's EVA suit, which requires maintaining oxygen, power, and durability. Players must also manage personal stats like health, stamina, fatigue, and hydration, and can suffer from afflictions like radiation sickness.

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.

The game features a large, explorable open world with a full day-night cycle and dynamic weather, including snow and sandstorms. The world includes both surface and underwater environments. The playable area is planned to be gradually expanded throughout the Early Access period.

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.

• Cars, Trucks, ATVs: Land Vehicle
  Various civilian and militarized ground vehicles for traversal and combat. Some can be equipped with weapons. Custom rides can be stored and summoned.
• Boats and Watercraft: Water Vehicle
  Used for traversing Yara's coastal areas and rivers. Includes fast patrol boats and other watercraft. Some are armed.
• Aircraft (Helicopters, Planes): Air Vehicle
  Includes various types of helicopters (gunships, transport) and planes (propeller, potentially jets). Used for fast travel, combat, and accessing certain areas.
• Horses: Land (Animal Mount)
  Can be ridden for faster traversal across land, especially in rural and jungle areas. Provide a quieter means of approach compared to vehicles.

• Guapo: Alligator
  Amigo (Combat/Tank)
• Chorizo: Dachshund
  Amigo (Stealth/Distraction)
• Boom Boom: Dog
  Amigo (Scouting/Resource)
• Oluso: Black Panther
  Amigo (Stealth/Combat)
• Chicharrón: Rooster
  Amigo (Aggressive Combat)

• Dani Rojas: Protagonist
  A Yaran native, either male or female (chosen by the player), who becomes a key guerrilla fighter in the revolution against Castillo's regime. Fully voiced and has a personal stake in the conflict.
• Antón Castillo: Main Antagonist
  "El Presidente" of Yara, a brutal dictator portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito. He rules with an iron fist, attempting to restore Yara's past glory through brutal exploitation and training his son Diego to succeed him.
• Diego Castillo: Supporting Antagonist / Pivotal Figure
  Antón's teenage son, who is torn between following his father's footsteps and a potential different path. His relationship with Antón and role in the regime's future are central to the story.
• Clara Garcia: Supporting Character
  The passionate and strategic leader of Libertad, the main guerrilla movement players align with. Aims to free Yara and establish a true democracy.
• Juan Cortez: Supporting Character
  A former KGB spy and the Libertad's eccentric spymaster and weapons expert. He supplies Dani with Resolver weapons, Supremos, and gadgets, believing the revolution needs overwhelming firepower and ingenuity.
• Various Regional Leaders (Guerrillas / Antagonists): Supporting Characters / Antagonists
  Characters leading guerrilla factions in different regions of Yara (Madrugada, Valle de Oro, El Este) or acting as sub-commanders within Castillo's regime. Dani interacts with them to unite forces against Antón.

• ETERNAL Mode
  A pure, endless survival sandbox. The only objective is to survive for as long as possible against the harsh environment and deadly creatures of Ahra Prime.
• REVELATIONS Mode
  A five-chapter, narrative-driven campaign that follows the player's journey to uncover the secrets of the abandoned colony while being guided by the mysterious Charon.

• Du or Die: main
  Complete this early main story mission on Isla Santuario to escape the initial area and unlock Resolver weapons, Supremo backpacks, and cooperative multiplayer.
• Operation Libertad: main
  Main story missions focusing on uniting the disparate guerrilla factions across Yara and working towards the eventual confrontation with Antón Castillo.
• Special Operations
  Separate, replayable cooperative missions launched from guerrilla camps. These are distinct from the main campaign and offer unique challenges and rewards.
• Yaran Stories (Side Quests): side
  Numerous side quests received from characters throughout Yara, involving various objectives like sabotaging FND operations, helping civilians, or discovering secrets.
• Treasure Hunts
  Environmental puzzles and platforming challenges leading to hidden caches with valuable loot, often including unique weapons or gear.
• DLC: Vaas: Insanity, Pagan: Control, Joseph: Collapse
  Story expansions accessible from the main menu, where players delve into the minds and pasts of iconic Far Cry villains in a roguelite-inspired format.
• DLC: Lost Between Worlds
  A standalone expansion with a unique story and gameplay, focusing on Dani exploring mysterious fractured dimensions after stumbling upon an alien artifact.

The game will be a single, one-time purchase. This will grant access to the full game, including the 'ETERNAL' sandbox mode at the start of Early Access, and all five chapters of the 'REVELATIONS' story mode as they are released over time. There will be no price changes during Early Access.

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.

The game will follow a phased release model. After the initial Early Access launch with the 'ETERNAL' sandbox mode, the five chapters of the 'REVELATIONS' story campaign will be released cyclically. The developer also plans to add vehicles and expand the world map.

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.

• Q: What is ☵ HIRAETH?
  A: HIRAETH is a single-player sci-fi survival game being created by a solo developer. It features two modes: a hardcore, endless survival sandbox and a five-chapter story campaign.
• Q: When will it be released?
  A: The game is scheduled to launch into Early Access on PC on September 3, 2025. The full 1.0 release with all story chapters will be at a later date.
• Q: Is it a difficult game?
  A: It is designed to be challenging, with deep survival mechanics. However, it will feature four difficulty levels, including an easier 'Wayfarer' mode for players who want to focus on the story.
• Q: Is the developer really just one person?
  A: Yes, the game is primarily the work of a single solo developer, Paweł Tomkowiak, under the studio name Jade Horse. This is a key aspect of its development.

• Q: Is Far Cry 6 open world?
  A: Yes, Far Cry 6 features a large open world called Yara, the largest in the series to date.
• Q: Can I play as a female character?
  A: Yes, players can choose to play as either a male or female Dani Rojas at the start of the game.
• Q: Is there multiplayer in Far Cry 6?
  A: Yes, it supports two-player online cooperative multiplayer for the main campaign and Special Operations. There is no competitive multiplayer beyond Arcade maps (if applicable to this version/mode) or local co-op.
• Q: Does Far Cry 6 have ray tracing?
  A: Yes, the PC version supports DirectX Raytracing for enhanced shadows and reflections.
• Q: Are there different animal companions (Amigos) in the game?
  A: Yes, players can recruit several different animal Amigos, each with unique abilities that assist in gameplay.
• Q: Does Far Cry 6's story relate to previous games?
  A: Far Cry 6 features thematic connections and Easter eggs related to previous games, particularly regarding its villains (through DLC). While there are fan theories (e.g., about Diego and Vaas), the main story of Far Cry 6 is standalone, set after FC5/New Dawn.
• Q: Can I free the entire map in co-op?
  A: Yes, the full main campaign and world activities (like liberating FND bases) can be played in two-player online co-op. Story progress is saved for the host only, but guests keep acquired items and progression.

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.

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.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS from the game's Steam page. These specifications are for the Early Access version and may change. An SSD is recommended for higher tiers.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the specific model's cooling and TGP. The game's complex systems and high-fidelity world can be demanding, so a modern gaming laptop is advised.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features of Unreal Engine 5.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and detailed simulation elements will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex survival systems and AI.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance.
• Game Name: HIRAETH

• Official system requirements from Ubisoft. Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended for optimal performance, especially with the HD Texture Pack, which requires 12GB of VRAM. For 4K configurations, 16GB of VRAM is recommended.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable. Performance on laptops is also heavily influenced by cooling and the GPU's TGP. The estimated laptop specs below are approximate and reflect performance tiers. Modern laptop GPUs (RTX 30/40 Series and beyond) will comfortably exceed the original recommended desktop specs.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or ensuring the dedicated GPU is active is recommended for better framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, and Environmental Detail, as well as Ray Tracing, heavily impact performance.
• Game Name: Far Cry 6

• Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, and Environmental Detail, as well as Ray Tracing, heavily impact performance.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features of Unreal Engine 5.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and detailed simulation elements will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex survival systems and AI.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance.

• G P U T G P: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
• Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
• C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or ensuring the dedicated GPU is active is recommended for better framerates.