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Hollow Knight: Silksong vs Far Cry Primal
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Release Date | |
Sep 4, 2025 | Feb 23, 2016 |
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Team Cherry | Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai |
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Team Cherry | Ubisoft |
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Metroidvania, Action-Adventure, Platformer, Indie | Action-Adventure, Open World, Survival, Prehistoric |
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Unity | Dunia Engine 2 (Modified CryEngine) |
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E10+ (Everyone 10+) | Mature 17+ |
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4.5 / 5.0 | 3.9 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$19.99 | $49.99 |
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Progression is centered on Hornet's unique abilities. The Charm system is replaced by 'Crests,' which alter Hornet's playstyle and provide sockets for a wide array of craftable 'Tools' (sub-weapons). New 'Silk Skills,' powerful spells like Silk Spear and Threadstorm, are unlocked by finding Weaver sites. Health and Silk (healing resource) upgrades are found through exploration. |
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 is set in the vast, interconnected world of Pharloom. It is a handcrafted Metroidvania map featuring a wide variety of biomes, including mossy grottos, gilded cities, coral forests, and misted moors. The world is dotted with nearly 100 benches that serve as save points and fast travel locations. |
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 strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative 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 | |
The game is available as a single standard edition for a modest price of $19.99. It was available day one on Xbox Game Pass. |
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 | |
Team Cherry is known for its extensive post-launch support with free content packs, and similar updates are expected for Silksong to address balance and add new content over time. |
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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settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High Refresh Rate) (Max Settings, 1080p resolution, aiming for 120+ FPS.) CPU: Official recommended CPU for a high-framerate experience. CPU (Laptop): A solid mobile CPU is needed to maintain a high and stable framerate in intense combat. GPU: Official recommended GPU for a high-quality, high-framerate 1080p experience. GPU (Laptop): An entry-level discrete laptop GPU will easily provide an excellent high-framerate 1080p experience. RAM: 8GB RAM is the official recommended amount. Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for this tier. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 570 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-10300H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 9 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 (Max Settings, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.) CPU: Official minimum CPU from the Steam page. This is a very low requirement, accessible to PCs from the early 2010s. CPU (Laptop): Most modern laptop CPUs, including efficient U-series processors, will easily meet this requirement. GPU: Official minimum GPU from the Steam page. A very low-end discrete GPU is sufficient. GPU (Laptop): Modern integrated graphics are more than capable of running the game smoothly at 1080p. RAM: 4GB RAM is the official minimum requirement, making the game very accessible. Storage: An SSD is recommended for faster load times. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4350 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7770 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7200U / AMD Ryzen 3 3200U or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30/40/50 series laptop) layersRAM: 4 GB saveStorage (Tier): 9 GB (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, ~144+ FPS) (Max Settings, 1440p resolution, aiming for high framerates.) CPU: A good mid-range CPU is recommended to ensure the system is not bottlenecked at 1440p high refresh rates. CPU (Laptop): A strong laptop CPU will help maintain a consistent 144+ FPS for a super-smooth experience. GPU: A modern entry-level desktop GPU will be more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate 1440p gameplay. GPU (Laptop): A budget-friendly RTX laptop GPU is ideal for pushing high framerates at 1440p. RAM: 16GB RAM is recommended for a comfortable experience with multitasking. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD ensures the quickest possible load times. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-10400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 9 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 (Targets 4K, High settings, ~120+ FPS) (Max Settings, 2160p (4K) resolution, targeting 120 FPS or higher.) CPU: A modern high-performance CPU is recommended to push very high framerates at 4K. CPU (Laptop): High-end mobile CPUs are needed to ensure no bottlenecks affect the 4K high-refresh-rate experience. GPU: A modern mid-range GPU can easily handle Silksong at 4K with very high framerates. GPU (Laptop): A mid-to-high-range laptop GPU will provide a flawless 4K high-framerate experience. RAM: 16GB of fast RAM is recommended to provide sufficient headroom at 4K. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is essential for the best possible experience at 4K. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7600 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13650HX / AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 9 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: 9 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD is recommended for faster loading times between areas, though not strictly required. The small file size makes it an easy fit on most drives. 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 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is also fully supported. | 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 11 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 11. The game is built on the Unity engine, which is well-optimized for this API. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: DirectX 11 is required. |
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