Far Cry New Dawn

Far Cry New Dawn is a standalone open-world shooter set in the post-apocalyptic Hope County. 17 years after the events of Far Cry 5, survivors have resettled their home. A brutal gang of raiders threatens the rebuilding.

Far Cry New Dawn was released on Feb 15, 2019 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The story follows on from Far Cry 5, but can be started as a standalone game.

The game was released natively for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. On newer PlayStation and Xbox consoles, the respective older console version can be played via backward compatibility features. A separate PS5 or Xbox Series version is not meant by this.

Players explore Hope County, complete main and side missions, collect materials and fight the Highwaymen. Instead of a linear mission sequence, the game combines combat, exploration and building up your own settlement.

For Far Cry New Dawn, additional cosmetic content and equipment packs were released, including the Hurk Legacy Pack, Knight Pack and Retro Weapons Pack. Pack editions sometimes combine such extras with the main game. The core campaign can still be played on its own.

Ubisoft lists, among other things, 8 GB RAM, an Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-6350 and a GeForce GTX 670 or Radeon R9 270X as minimum requirements. For the recommended configuration, a GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 290X are among the options listed. Around 30 GB of storage is needed.

As security chief of a group around Thomas Rush, the player character reaches the resettled Hope County. The Highwaymen under Mickey and Lou, the twins, oppress the people living there. The community New Eden, known from Far Cry 5, also plays a role again.

Prosperity is the survivors' stronghold. Players who expand the settlement with resources gain access to better weapons, vehicles and equipment options. The expansion provides a clear progression framework alongside open exploration.

Expeditions lead to locations outside Montana, including a coastal region, a swamp area and a desert landscape. Missions and gathering materials are the focus there, and those materials can then be used in Prosperity.

The Highwaymen have occupied locations in Hope County that can be retaken in combat. Scouting, suitable weapons and support from companions help you tackle the more heavily guarded positions.

The arsenal consists of conventional weapons as well as homemade contraptions such as a sawblade launcher. Better workshops in Prosperity let you craft stronger equipment and vehicles.

Recruitable helpers can join the player character in the open world on request. These include well-known characters such as Hurk and animal companions. The companions complement direct combat with their own abilities.

Far Cry New Dawn can be played alone or together with a second player in co-op mode. The world explored together and its combat are the focus, not a competitive multiplayer mode.

The PC version supports German for text and voice-over, among other things. Other available languages include English, French, Italian and Spanish. The language selection may vary by platform and edition.