Eleven years after its initial release, Far Cry 4 has been updated to run at a smooth 60 frames per second (fps) on the PlayStation 5, as confirmed by the game's update history for Version 1.08. This news, first spotted by user gael_74 and shared on the Far Cry 4 subreddit, marks a significant enhancement for this beloved title.
If you haven't yet experienced Far Cry 4, now is the perfect moment to dive in. The game transports players to the vibrant and expansive open world of the Himalayas, where the towering landscapes serve not just as scenic backdrops but as interactive playgrounds ripe for exploration, combat, and hunting. At the heart of the game is one of the franchise's most memorable villains, Pagan Min, whose presence adds depth to the narrative.
Despite some critiques about its characters, IGN's review praised Far Cry 4 for its engaging campaign, cooperative, and competitive multiplayer modes, awarding it a strong 8.5/10 score and describing it as offering "incredibly fun freedom."
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Far Cry 4 joins the ranks of other PS4-era Ubisoft games that have received retrospective upgrades, such as Assassin's Creed Syndicate and Assassin's Creed Origins. This update has sparked excitement among Far Cry enthusiasts on the subreddit, with many expressing hopes that classics like Far Cry Primal and Far Cry 3 might also receive similar performance enhancements.
However, the timing of the update was unfortunate for some, as one player lamented just having achieved the platinum trophy for Far Cry 4 a mere three days before the update.
In other Ubisoft news, the company recently established a new subsidiary focused on its major franchises—Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six—with a significant investment of €1.16 billion (approximately $1.25 billion) from Tencent. This move comes on the heels of Assassin's Creed Shadows surpassing 3 million players, a critical success for Ubisoft amidst a challenging period marked by high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations. The pressure is on for Assassin's Creed Shadows to perform well, especially after Ubisoft's share price reached an all-time low.
Additionally, Ubisoft has quietly introduced Steam Achievements to the 12-year-old Splinter Cell: Blacklist, further demonstrating the company's ongoing efforts to enhance its older titles.
