The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union intensifies, leading to increased global nuclear arms race.
A worldwide nuclear conflict known as the 'Collapse' devastates much of the planet, leading to mass destruction and societal breakdown.
The events of Far Cry 5 unfold in Hope County, Montana, involving a cult that contributes indirectly to the instability leading to The Collapse.
The game is set 17 years after The Collapse, depicting a post-apocalyptic Hope County struggling to rebuild amidst new threats.