Far Cry 6 attempts to make the island of Yara as much of a character as the brutal dictator ruling over it: Anton Castillo, played by famed actor Giancarlo Esposito. We recently got to play a five-hour hands-on preview of Far Cry 6 and were able to experience a lot of the game’s main systems, including the custom Supremos and Resolver weapon classes and the supporting slate of Amigos who join you in battle. Our hands-on also allowed us to dive into the many activities and avenues for customization. Along with spending time modding weapons, we also took down checkpoints and bases, drove around in tanks, and recruited a bloodthirsty rooster named Chiccharon.
In this video, GameSpot editor Michael Higham gives a detailed account of his hands-on time with Far Cry 6 and how every new feature comes together to form its own identity. While you can expect the familiar Far Cry mechanics, there is a sense that the new open-world feels more active than ever when players can wield Supremos, which are basically super-abilities, which might help the game avoid getting too repetitive. We also managed to get in a few co-op missions and experienced how the game’s gear and level systems play when you have a friend with you. Overall, Far Cry 6 tries to elevate its story above a mere shooting gallery by tapping into the themes of real-world revolutions, potentially making it the most impactful and nuanced entry of the series to date.
Far Cry 6 releases October 7 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.