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Release Date | |
Nov 14, 2025 | Feb 23, 2016 |
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Everstone Studio | Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai |
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NetEase | Ubisoft |
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Action RPG, Open World, Wuxia, Sandbox, Adventure | Action-Adventure, Open World, Survival, Prehistoric |
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Messiah Engine (Proprietary) | Dunia Engine 2 (Modified CryEngine) |
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Content Rating | |
Rating Pending (Expected T - Teen) | Mature 17+ |
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0.0 / 5.0 | 3.9 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$69.99 | $49.99 |
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Progression is exceptionally freeform. Players learn hidden schools of Kung Fu (like Taichi and Lion's Roar) through exploration and joining martial sects. There is no fixed class; instead, players build a personal combat philosophy by mixing and matching weapon techniques and mystical 'Qigong' powers. Players can also level up non-combat professions like medicine, blacksmithing, and trading. |
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 a massive, seamless open world covering over 20 distinct regions of ancient China. The world is built on the proprietary 'Messiah' engine and includes ancient imperial cities, bamboo forests, and snowy mountains, all influenced by dynamic weather and seasons. |
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 seamlessly integrates single-player and multiplayer. The main story can be played solo or in co-op. The world also features opt-in PvP, faction wars, and a bounty hunter system. |
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 | |
Details on different game editions are yet to be announced. |
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 | |
The game is expected to be supported with seasonal content and in-game events after launch. |
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 (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, aiming for a consistent 60 FPS.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a solid 1080p/60FPS experience. CPU (Laptop): A strong mobile CPU is needed to maintain a stable framerate. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs for a high-quality 1080p experience. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for a solid 1080p experience. The RTX 4060 Laptop with DLSS 3 would be an excellent choice for high refresh rates. RAM: 32GB RAM is the official recommended amount, a very high requirement for 1080p gaming. Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for this tier to ensure fast loading. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 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, ~30-60 FPS) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. This tier aims for a baseline playable framerate.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU requirement. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. A card with at least 6GB of VRAM is recommended. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. An RTX card is highly recommended for access to DLSS. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for minimum playability. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB SSD | — |
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) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality) is highly recommended.) CPU: Official 'High' specs CPU from the beta test requirements. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent 1440p experience. GPU: Official 'High' specs GPU from the beta test requirements. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4070 or RTX 3080 Laptop is the ideal target for 1440p. A future RTX 5070 Laptop would offer an even better experience. RAM: 32GB RAM is recommended for smooth 1440p gaming. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times and performance at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 9 5950X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 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, Ultra settings, ~60 FPS) (Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Performance) is essential.) CPU: A top-tier desktop CPU with the best possible gaming performance is recommended to minimize CPU bottlenecks at 4K. CPU (Laptop): The absolute highest-end laptop CPUs are needed to pair with flagship GPUs for the best 4K experience possible. GPU: High-end 40-series desktop GPUs are needed for a chance at a stable 4K/60FPS experience, relying heavily on upscaling. A future RTX 5080 would be a much better target. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are required for a playable 4K experience, which will be heavily dependent on upscaling for a consistent 60 FPS. RAM: 32GB of fast RAM is highly recommended to provide sufficient headroom for 4K assets and system processes. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is essential for the best possible experience at 4K. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB), RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 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: 100 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: The game requires a large 100 GB of storage space. An SSD is strongly recommended to ensure fast loading times for the seamless open world and to prevent asset streaming stutter. 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 fully supported and recommended for newer hardware. | 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 / DirectX 12 Explanation: The official requirements are split, with DirectX 11 for minimum and DirectX 12 for recommended. This suggests the game can run on older hardware but leverages DX12 for higher fidelity on modern systems. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: DirectX 11 is required. |
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