Ubisoft officially announced Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon as a standalone expansion to Far Cry 3, featuring a retro-futuristic 1980s inspired aesthetic and gameplay.
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 platforms, offering a unique standalone experience separate from Far Cry 3.
The standalone game Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon was released for Linux operating systems, expanding its platform availability.
Colonel Sloan initiates Project Blood Dragon, aiming to create enhanced cybernetic soldiers by implanting advanced technology into them.
Rex Power Colt, the protagonist, is augmented with cybernetic enhancements as part of Project Blood Dragon, becoming a formidable cyber commando.
Rex is sent to Killstar Base to investigate and neutralize threats posed by rogue Blood Dragons and enemy forces.
Dr. Carlyle's laboratory is compromised by hostile Blood Dragons and mercenaries, forcing Rex to intervene to retrieve vital data.
Rex confronts Colonel Sloan, who is revealed to have nefarious plans involving the Blood Dragon technology and is the final antagonist Rex must defeat.
After defeating Sloan, Rex destroys Killstar Base to prevent the spread of the Blood Dragon technology, ensuring it cannot be misused further.