Far Cry Fans Rejoice! 60 FPS Update Incoming - You Won't Believe This!

Ubisoft is throwing Far Cry fans a bone this week, and it's a welcome one. Following the well-received 60 FPS update for Far Cry 4 last year, the gaming giant is now bringing the same performance boost to a few more gems in the franchise. Get ready to experience Far Cry 3: Classic Edition, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition, and Far Cry Primal in a whole new (smoother) light.

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The announcement itself was a bit of a head-scratcher at first. Ubisoft teased the news with a rather cryptic post on X, complete with emoji-based math equations. Honestly, it took me a minute to decipher that they were hinting at these specific games getting the 60 FPS treatment! But once the code was cracked, the excitement was palpable. The updates are dropping this Wednesday, January 21st, and will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S owners. Lucky them!

Trailers showcasing the improved framerates for Far Cry 3 and Blood Dragon have already hit the web, and the difference is noticeable. Let's be clear though: this isn't a full-blown graphical overhaul. Don't expect ray tracing or anything of that nature. The core focus is on delivering a significantly smoother gameplay experience, and from what I've seen, it looks like Ubisoft has delivered. It's essentially giving these titles a new lease on life on current-generation hardware.

Now, it's worth clarifying which versions of the games are getting the upgrade. We're talking about the "Classic Editions" of Far Cry 3 and Blood Dragon. These are the remastered ports that were originally released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One back in 2018 and 2021, respectively. Far Cry Primal, on the other hand, is the original last-gen title that launched in 2016. So, no need to go digging for some obscure version – if you own these games on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S, you're good to go. I always thought Primal was underrated; maybe this update will give it a second look from players who missed it the first time.

While we eagerly await Wednesday's update, it might be a good time to revisit some old memories. Why not check out our original reviews for Far Cry 3, Blood Dragon, and Primal? It's always fun to see how opinions have shifted (or stayed the same!) over time. And speaking of the Far Cry universe expanding, don't forget the recent announcement about a live-action Far Cry TV series in development at FX. It seems Ubisoft is really doubling down on the franchise, and honestly, I'm here for it. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with Vaas and a rook island I need to revisit in glorious 60 FPS!