Every Far Cry Game: A Full Timeline of Releases in Order

With a cinematic adaptation, several spin-offs, and sequels set all over the world, Far Cry has truly done it all. Last year, the series even ventured into the world of anime with Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, which brought the neon-tinged, humorous Far Cry: Blood Dragon universe to Netflix. We can now commemorate 20 years of Far Cry by going back and reliving the events from Far Cry 1 in 2004 to Far Cry 6 in 2021, as seen in the promo film above.

With a rapid accumulation of titles for fans to sift through, the Far Cry series has established itself as a mainstay of Ubisoft's portfolio. We'll go over this extensive history below, listing each game in chronological order of release and advising new players on where to begin. For that, check the incredible Far Cry series timeline now.

• Part 1. The Far Cry Series
• Part 2. Let’s Make a Far Cry Timeline
• Part 3. How to Make a Far Cry Timeline: MindOnMap
• Part 4. FAQs about the Far Cry Timeline

Part 1. The Far Cry Series

Far Cry is a first-person shooter video game franchise developed and released mainly by Ubisoft. Characterized by open-world gameplay, dynamic action, and exotic settings, every Far Cry game has a new environment, narrative, and set of characters. The underlying themes are survival, revolution, and war in lawless or politically turbulent territories.

Key Features:

• Open-world discovery with side missions and versatility of entry.

• Combat-oriented gameplay with firearms, vehicles, and crafting.

• Charismatic antagonists such as Vaas, Pagan Min, and Joseph Seed.

• Independent narratives, although some games have nuanced narrative associations.

Part 2. Let’s Make a Far Cry Timeline

The Far Cry timeline is an exciting ride through varied, troubled settings, from island paradises and Himalayan summits to American plains and Caribbean uprisings. Although every game has an independent narrative, the franchise as a whole is united by themes of anarchy, survival, and rebellion against tyrannical powers. This timeline delves into the release order of the Far Cry games, noting their environments, main characters, and how they relate, or diverge, within the overall franchise.

Far Cry (2004)

Developed in a deserted Micronesian island setting, Far Cry's player leads Jack Carver into battling mercenaries and zombie-like mutated organisms. Throughout their mission, the players are unveiling an elusive scheme and fending for survival amid adversity in hostile conditions.

Far Cry 2 (2008)

Located in a fictional African nation devastated by civil war, the player is contracted to kill a notorious arms trader called The Jackal. Survival is the focus, with few resources and severe conditions, providing a gritty atmosphere.

Far Cry 3 (2012)

On the Rook Islands, Jason Brody is marooned with his friends and has to survive against pirates and merciless mercenaries. The game is famous for its iconic villain, Vaas Montenegro, and the transition to open-world gameplay.

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (2013)

A solo, retro-themed game in a futuristic, neon-glowing 2007, Blood Dragon is an 80s action film spoof. Sergeant Rex Powercolt is played by players in this cybernetic soldier with a quest to thwart a diabolical plot by a ruthless villain in a wildly action-packed world.

Far Cry 4 (2014)

In Kyrat, a fictional Himalayan nation, Ajay Ghale goes back to scatter his mother's ashes but gets involved in a civil war. The game has an open-world environment with dynamic decisions where players can align themselves with various factions.

Far Cry Primal (2016)

Located during the Stone Age, Primal immerses gamers in a realm where existence is based on hunting, crafting, and fighting ancient beasts. You play Takkar, a hunter, who attempts to unite tribes against hostile rival factions with the use of ancient tools and strategies.

Far Cry 5 (2018)

In rural Montana, the player is a deputy sheriff investigating the emergence of a doomsday cult headed by charismatic Joseph Seed. The open-world game lets players decide how to approach confronting the cult and freeing the area.

Far Cry New Dawn (2019)

Released 17 years after Far Cry 5, New Dawn is set in a post-apocalyptic Hope County. Survivors have to rebuild, but they're confronted with the Highwaymen, a brutal gang who aim to dominate resources.

Far Cry 6 (2021)

Based on the fictional island of Yara, which is modeled after Cuba, Far Cry 6 tracks Dani Rojas in a guerrilla uprising against the oppressive dictator, Antón Castillo. The game presents a vast, colorful open world with action, political strife, and revolutionary overtones.

Part 3. How to Make a Far Cry Timeline: MindOnMap

MindOnMap

MindOnMap is a robust mind mapping and timeline-building tool, ideal for mapping the complex details of the Far Cry series. It enables users to graphically map out each game's narrative, major events, characters, and environments in an understandable, organized way. Whether you're mapping release order or a chronological division of events within the game, MindOnMap provides an easy-to-use and highly customizable platform to make your vision a reality. Its ease of use and flexibility make it a great tool for fans, analysts, and creators looking to delve into the rich universe of Far Cry in an interesting and structured manner.

Key Features

• Simple organization.

• Customizable Layouts.

• Multiple features: Timeline, Tree, Fishbone.

• Collaborative with real-time editing.

• Cloud-based to access from anywhere.

• Easy Export. As you share as a PDF or image.

• An interactive that includes hyperlinks.

• Automatic saving.

Steps in Creating the Far Cry Timeline

Part 4. FAQs about the Far Cry Timeline