25 Interesting Facts About the Far Cry Game Series

The Far Cry series has captivated millions of gamers for over a decade and a half. All the games in the series share an engaging storyline, an open world, and numerous opportunities for interesting gameplay. With such a strong foundation, it’s likely that the series will continue to evolve and expand in the future.

Facts About the Far Cry Series:

1. The first game in the series was adapted into a movie. However, the film was directed by Uwe Boll, often dubbed “the worst director of our time,” and most viewers rated the film’s quality as low. Despite this, the role of protagonist Jack Carver was played by the talented actor Til Schweiger, known for his role in the cult film “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.”
2. In Far Cry 4, for the first time, the player has the choice to spare the main antagonist, Pagan Min, or not.
3. Both Far Cry 4 and 5 feature hidden endings that can be unlocked by simply doing nothing at a specific moment early in the game—waiting for Pagan (FC 4) or not putting handcuffs on Joseph Seed (FC 5).
4. According to surveys, Vaas Montenegro is considered the most memorable and colorful antagonist in the entire Far Cry series, even though he is a secondary villain in FC 3. Nevertheless, it is Vaas, not Hoyt, who left a lasting impression on players.
5. From 2004 to 2019, the Far Cry series saw the release of 13 projects, including expansions and spin-offs.
6. Sam, a secondary character in FC 3, has a tattoo of a Templar cross, a nod to Ubisoft’s other series, Assassin’s Creed.
7. In Far Cry 5, players can spot a figurine of Vaas Montenegro, often found inside cars.
8. Near the location of Falls End in FC 5, there is a sewer tunnel with a red balloon tied nearby, a reference to the movie “It.”
9. Far Cry 5 also features Frobisher’s Cave, which contains cave paintings left by prehistoric hunters, a nod to Far Cry Primal, which is set 10,000 years before our era.
10. In the first Far Cry game, the main villain’s name, Dr. Krieger, is never mentioned, but in the movie adaptation, he is named Lucas Krieger.
11. The fifth game in the series introduced the ability for players to customize the protagonist’s appearance for the first time.
12. In Far Cry Primal, players can find a cave with the skeleton of a Blood Dragon from Blood Dragon.
13. Rex’s glowing eye, the protagonist of Far Cry: Blood Dragon, was inspired by the Terminator from the film of the same name starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
14. All the dialogues in Far Cry Primal were recorded in a partially fictional primitive language. The creators based it on Proto-Indo-European, a real language that existed thousands of years ago.
15. In Far Cry 3, the Rakyat warriors can’t swim, which is strange. If their vehicle falls into the water, they will inevitably drown.
16. The word “Rakyat” is translated from Bahasa, spoken in Indonesia and Malaysia, as “people” or “nation.”
17. Jason Brody, the protagonist of the third game, is quite talkative, often speaking to himself. In contrast, Ajay Ghale, the protagonist of FC 4, is much more reserved, only speaking when necessary.
18. In FC 4, Hurk mentions Jason Brody as his best friend. Willis Huntley also refers to him, although not by name.
19. If players find at least six lost letters in Far Cry 3, Jason receives a Japanese tanto instead of a machete. However, he will still use the machete to break radio tower locks.
20. In the “Lost on Mars” DLC for Far Cry 5, one of the dialogues mentions Elon Musk.
21. In FC 4, Ajay Ghale is referred to as “white” and “outsider” at the Shanath Arena, even though he is a pure-blooded Kyrati and looks like the local population.
22. In Far Cry 3, Dennis refers to tattoos as “tatau,” a real word for tattoos in the Tahitian language. Tahiti’s tattooing culture is one of the oldest in the world.
23. The events of Far Cry 4 take place two years after the events of the third game.
24. The name “Ajay” means “unconquered” in Sanskrit.
25. Far Cry: Paradise Lost, released in 2007, was not designed for PCs or consoles but for arcade machines.