Ubisoft officially announces Far Cry 5, revealing the game's setting and theme centered around a doomsday cult in Montana.
Far Cry 5 is released worldwide for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, marking the fifth installment in the main Far Cry series.
Ubisoft releases several downloadable content packs expanding the story and gameplay of Far Cry 5, including new missions and maps.
Joseph Seed founds the cult Eden's Gate in Hope County, Montana, preaching about an impending collapse and gathering followers under his charismatic leadership.
The cult expands its influence across Hope County, engaging in illegal activities including drug trafficking, kidnapping, and violent confrontations with locals and law enforcement.
Law enforcement officers plan a raid to arrest Joseph Seed for his criminal activities, sparking increased conflict with Eden's Gate and escalating tensions in the region.
The player, as a junior deputy sheriff, arrives with backup to execute the arrest warrant on Joseph Seed, only to have the mission thwarted and backup killed or captured.
Eden's Gate takes over Hope County, isolating residents through force and propaganda, and establishing multiple outposts and territories under cult control.
The player allies with various locals, including Dwight, Grace, and others, to form a resistance movement aiming to overthrow Eden's Gate and restore order.
The player leads efforts to liberate various regions from Eden's Gate's control, dismantling cult operations and freeing captured citizens.
The player confronts Joseph Seed's siblings — John, Jacob, and Faith — each controlling separate regions and responsible for enforcing cult doctrine.
In a climactic battle, the player confronts Joseph Seed in his compound attempting to end his reign and dismantle Eden's Gate once and for all.
Depending on player choices, various outcomes occur: Joseph Seed's fate, Hope County's future, and the player's departure or assimilation into the aftermath.
