Ubisoft is set to release a Far Cry 60fps update for three classic titles in its open-world shooter series. As reported by Video Games Chronicle, Far Cry 3, Far Cry 4, and Far Cry 5 will soon run at a smoother 60 frames per second on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The free updates are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
What this 60fps update means for you
This update is a significant quality-of-life improvement for anyone wanting to revisit these popular titles on modern hardware. The jump from the original 30fps to 60fps means gameplay will feel more fluid, aiming will be more responsive, and the overall visual experience will be much smoother. It’s important to note this is a performance patch, not a full graphical remaster, so textures and models will remain the same. The focus is purely on doubling the frame rate for a better feel.
Which Far Cry games are included
The performance boost applies to three of the most popular entries in the franchise, all running on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S via backward compatibility.
- Far Cry 3: Widely considered a series high point, this update lets players experience Vaas Montenegro’s iconic descent into madness on the Rook Islands with enhanced fluidity.
- Far Cry 4: The Himalayan setting of Kyrat and the conflict with dictator Pagan Min will benefit from the smoother frame rate, making traversal and combat feel more modern.
- Far Cry 5: The most recent game in this trio, set in Hope County, Montana, already received a 60fps patch, and this move brings its predecessors in line for a consistent experience across the modern entries.
A trend of modernising classics
Ubisoft’s decision follows a welcome trend in the gaming industry, where publishers release free patches to improve older games on new consoles. This extends the life of their back catalogue and provides more value for players who already own the titles. This move to update older titles comes as Ubisoft also considers the future of the Far Cry series, potentially shifting towards a live-service model. It is part of a broader strategy for the publisher’s back catalogue, which has seen other Ubisoft cult hits find new life under different owners.
How to get the Far Cry 60fps update
The update will be delivered as a free patch for each game. If you own digital or physical copies of Far Cry 3, Far Cry 4, or Far Cry 5, your console should automatically download the update once it is released. There is no need to buy a new version of the game. Ubisoft has confirmed the updates will be available ‘in the coming weeks’, though a specific date has not yet been announced.
