5 reasons why Far Cry 6 is worth playing in 2025 (and 3 reasons why it's not)

Far Cry 6 came out in October 2021 for all major platforms, though public opinion on it has been mixed. While some are satisfied with the latest entry in the Far Cry franchise, most were disappointed about the final product and wished the developers could have done more. In fact, a major point of contention was the repetitive gameplay loop, which overshadowed the narrative.

This article will list five reasons why Far Cry 6 is worth replaying in 2025 and three reasons why you should avoid it.

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5 Reasons why Far Cry 6 is worth playing in 2025

1) Graphics and Visuals

Ubisoft worked hard to improve the graphics and visuals of Far Cry 6 (Image via Ubisoft)

Each new entry in Ubisoft's Far Cry franchise has seen a significant upgrade in graphics and visuals. Although Far Cry 6 is a cross-gen entry, Ubisoft did not cheap out on the graphics department, and this is evident in the game's environment and character design. From jungles with thick trees to beautiful oceans and an urbanized city, Far Cry 6 has plenty of lifelike locations to explore.

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2) Giancarlo Esposito's performance

The title has stellar voice acting (Image via Ubisoft)

Far Cry 6 seemingly takes the franchise back to its humble beginnings by featuring a tropical location on the fictional land of Yara. Yara is under the rule of a cruel dictator named Antón Castillo — played by Giancarlo Esposito. You might recognize Esposito from his performances as Gus Fring from Breaking Bad, Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian, Stan Edgar in The Boys, and many more.

To rival the darkness of Esposito's performance, players take on either a male or female version of Dani Rojas, a young rebel who will not cower before Castillo's regime. Esposito's screen time may not be as prominent, but he made every second count.

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3) Weapon variety, combat, and gameplay

Far Cry 6 has some deadly weapons (Image via Ubisoft)

The Far Cry franchise is renowned for its action set pieces, and this title is no different. The developers at Ubisoft took their sweet time with this project and introduced a boatload of new weapons, throwables, and melees. Players can sneak behind snipers and perform deadly executions or pick them off from a distance with a scoped rifle.

The gameplay opportunities are endless, and it doesn't encourage anyone to play a certain way. Some weapons can be unlocked normally as the story gains momentum, and it is worth noting that there are tier levels. Dani can customize certain weapons, and it is a clever way to showcase the character's resourcefulness by building weapons from scratch.

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4) Modes of transportation

There are a few ways to get around Yara in Far Cry 6 (Image via Ubisoft)

There are quite a few ways to get around Yara. Dani is skilled enough to hijack cars, fly choppers, and even control tanks. On the other hand, players can secure boats to travel across the water.

Ubisoft designed the map for players to take advantage of the various traversal methods. The developers even included a grappling hook that can be used to scale tall walls or descend safely from high ground. The tropical design of Yara perfectly complements the DNA of the Far Cry franchise.

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5) The Story

The world-building of Far Cry 6 is a step in the right direction (Image via Ubisoft)

Instead of being pitted against evil cultists or pirates, players get to fight against an evil dictator in Far Cry 6. Taking control of a young local and standing up against an oppressive leader is something the developers haven't experimented with in earlier entries.

The idea of being a freedom fighter in a fictional country encourages you to be more considerate of everything happening beyond your purview, and it even offers a sense of satisfaction when you finally bring the leader down.

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3 reasons to leave Far Cry 6 in the past

1) Repetitive open-world norms

Far Cry 6 could have improved the open-world sandbox formula (Image via Ubisoft)

After years of playing the Far Cry franchise, some hardcore fans have had enough of the same cookie-cutter formula. Despite being set in a new environment, some were still unimpressed by the generic open-world norms. In fact, you'll often find yourself doing familiar tasks with no improvements in variety.

Capturing bases and eliminating certain targets can feel boring after a while. However, this game rarely shies away from the tried and tested Far Cry formula.

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2) Buggy AI

The buddy system is not the most reliable in Far Cry 6 (Image via Ubisoft)

The artificial intelligence isn't the best example of what NPCs in a next-gen game can do. Enemies can spot you randomly, even if you're in stealth, making the experience extremely frustrating. The "amigo" system also doesn't work as intended, and there's a chance that your companions will bug out frequently.

On top of it, you can enter combat and then immediately hide behind cover until enemies lose all interest, severely affecting your immersion.

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3) World design

Yara is too big to explore for some Far Cry 6 fans (Image via Ubisoft)

Starting a new game can be exciting, but once a player gets a gist of the landscape and notices more activities popping up on their radar, it can get overwhelming. Ubisoft could have made these side activities worthwhile with new groundbreaking content instead of recycling familiar open-world tropes.

There are a few ways to get around the map quickly, but players will likely get distracted or lose interest in repeating the same tasks. Perhaps Ubisoft should consider shaking up the formula for the next major entry in the Far Cry series.