Far Cry 5 - wikipedia Far Cry 5 Far Cry 5 Developer ( s ) Ubisoft Montreal Ubisoft Toronto Publisher ( s ) Ubisoft Director ( s ) Dan Hay Patrik Methe Producer ( s ) Darryl Long Programmer ( s ) Cedric Decelle Artist ( s ) Jean - Alexis Doyon Writer ( s ) Dan Hay Drew Holmes Jean - Sébastien Decant Composer ( s ) Dan Romer Series Far Cry Platform ( s ) Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 Xbox One Release March 27, 2018 Genre ( s ) Action - adventure, first - person shooter Mode ( s ) Single - player, multiplayer Far Cry 5 is an action - adventure first - person shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and Ubisoft Toronto and published by parent company Ubisoft for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is the eleventh installment and the fifth main title in the Far Cry series. It was released on March 27, 2018. Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Synopsis 2.1 Setting 2.2 Characters 3 Development 3.1 Writing 3.2 Music 4 Reception 4.1 Critical response 4.2 Controversy 5 Notes 6 References 7 External links Gameplay Similar to its predecessors, Far Cry 5 is an action - adventure first - person shooter set in an open world environment which the player can explore freely on foot or via various vehicles. Unlike previous titles in the series where the player takes on the role of a set character, the game gives the player the opportunity to customize their character 's appearance. The player has a variety of ranged and explosive weapons to fight against enemies, with the game placing a renewed emphasis on close - quarters combat compared to previous Far Cry titles by introducing a wider range of melee weapons. Creative director Dan Hay described the design of the open world as being modelled on the outposts from previous titles in the Far Cry series. These outposts represented a small section of the map occupied by enemy forces and the player was tasked with liberating them by killing or neutralising the enemy presence. The outposts were designed with multiple approaches for the player to take and it was this element that the development team tried to recreate in the wider game world of Far Cry 5. The player is dropped into the game world with little context, direction or objective markers and is instead required to navigate the world on their own. Hay expressed a desire to create what he termed the `` anecdote factory '', a game where two players could venture out from the same point in opposite directions and have completely different experiences that they would then share with one another anecdotally. To assist with this, most of the game world is accessible to the player after completing the game 's introductory missions and they are free to advance through these areas as they choose ; by comparison, previous titles in the series gradually opened up the game world to the player with story missions guiding their progress through open areas. The game world responds to the player 's actions ; for example, civilians will move back into an area once the player has eliminated cult influence and may provide additional support or make other civilians more sympathetic to the player character 's cause. The game also features a recruitment system in which the player can recruit locals in the county to fight alongside them similar to the `` Buddy '' system used in Far Cry 2 or the `` Guns for Hire '' system in Far Cry 4. In this Guns for Hire system, the player needs to convince locals to join their cause at which point they will fight alongside the player. In addition to these Guns for Hire, the game also includes `` Specialists '' or non-playable characters with their own unique skills and personalities. The player may or may not meet them depending on their actions. The recruitment system replaces the beacon system used in previous titles. For example, Far Cry 4 featured bell towers that the player had to climb in order to open up parts of the map and various activities in the region. Far Cry 5 removed this system and instead rely on the player forging relationships with other characters to discover story missions, events and other characters. The player has the ability to tame wild animals through the `` Fangs for Hire '' system, which was previously introduced in Far Cry Primal. The tamed wildlife will assist the player in combat and follow the player 's orders. Different wildlife have different combat patterns. A fishing mechanic was also been introduced and a variety of fish can be caught. The campaign can be played individually or with a partner through the game 's cooperative multiplayer mode known as `` Friends for Hire ''. The game includes a map editor, whose features have been expanded from previous titles. This mode, called Far Cry 5 Arcade, allow players to build and share small maps that have single player, two - player cooperative, and multiplayer objectives. Players are able to construct maps using assets from Far Cry 5 as well as Far Cry 4, Far Cry Primal, Watch Dogs, Assassin 's Creed IV : Black Flag, and Assassin 's Creed : Unity. While a separate mode from the main game, the Arcade mode can also be accessed from arcade cabinets scattered around the game 's map ; successfully completing these maps can earn in - game money and other rewards for the main campaign. Synopsis Setting The game is set in the fictional Hope County, Montana, where a preacher named Joseph Seed ( portrayed by Greg Bryk ) has risen to prominence. Seed believes that he has been chosen to protect the people of Hope County from an `` inevitable collapse '' and has established a congregation called the Project at Eden 's Gate. Ostensibly, this is to fulfill his mission of leading the people to salvation ; in reality, Seed is a radical preacher and Eden 's Gate is a militaristic doomsday cult. Under his rule, Eden 's Gate has used both coercion and violence to forcibly convert the residents of Hope County, and intimidation to keep them from contacting the outside world for help. When an attempt to arrest Seed ends with the abduction of several lawmen, the player is swept into the armed conflict between Eden 's Gate and the remaining Hope County residents, who are organizing themselves into a resistance movement. Hope County is made up of four distinct regions, each with their own geography and wildlife. The Whitetail Mountains encompass the northern parts of the game world and consist of mountainous terrain interspersed with dense forest. Henbane River sits to the south and east and is made up of low - lying floodplains, while Holland Valley lies to the south and west and features fertile farmland and townships. Dutch 's Island is a small region in the middle of Hope County that serves as the game 's starting point where the player is taught the game 's mechanics. Characters The player takes on the role of a sheriff 's deputy known as the Rookie or Deputy who is part of the task force sent to Hope County to arrest Seed. Seed has assumed the title of `` the Father '' and maintains control over Hope County with the aid of his siblings, known as the Heralds : Jacob, `` the Soldier '' ( Mark Pellegrino ), a former military officer who oversees the training and deployment of the cult 's armed soldiers ; John, `` the Baptist '' ( Seamus Dever ), a lawyer who has been able to acquire much of the land in Hope County for Eden 's Gate and leads the forcible conversion of residents ; and Faith, `` the Siren '' ( Jenessa Grant ), who acts as a pacifist to bring the people to trust in her older brother, but runs forced labour camps for residents who resist the cult. The residents of Hope County opposed to Seed include a cast of characters who join the fight with motives ranging from altruism to revenge, profit and boredom. Development The game was developed by Ubisoft Montreal and Ubisoft Toronto with Ubisoft Kiev, Ubisoft Shanghai, and Ubisoft Reflections offering assistance. Dan Hay, who served as lead producer for Far Cry 3, was the lead director, with writing led by Drew Holmes, who had previously worked on BioShock Infinite and its downloadable content. The game continue the series ' practice of using the Dunia Engine, a modified version of the CryEngine. The team chose Montana as the game 's setting, as the state lies on the frontier of the United States. To create a realistic environment, the development team visited Montana for fourteen days to collect information regarding its biomes, environment, and the `` self - reliant '' nature of the locals, who do not want any authority or outsider to intervene in their life. The development team had previously carried out a similar research excursion to Nepal during development of Far Cry 4. As the development team was no longer satisfied with having one core antagonist in each game, the cast of antagonists was significantly expanded. After the release of Far Cry Primal in 2016, Ubisoft stated that the next Far Cry title will take more development time and would not be released in 2017. Far Cry 5 was announced by Ubisoft during the company 's financial call, alongside two other major titles, The Crew 2 and Assassin 's Creed Origins, which were released in fiscal year 2018. Ubisoft released several teaser trailers and the game 's cover art ahead of the game 's official reveal on May 26, 2017. The game was released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with support for PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X. Free skin packs were made available for PlayStation 4 players at launch due to a marketing deal between Sony Interactive Entertainment and Ubisoft. Though the game was initially set for release on February 27, 2018, Ubisoft pushed the date back a month to March 27, 2018. Writing The setting and the tone of the game originated from separatism. According to Hay, he often felt unsafe when he was young because of the conflicts between the two superpowers during the Cold War. This manifested in the twenty - first century in the form of frequent terrorist attacks such as the September 11 attacks, and financial problems such as the subprime mortgage crisis and in turn caused people to become increasingly protective as they questioned the government. Ultimately the concept of the `` global village '' began to collapse, which sets the theme of the game and prompted the team to write a story that features a doomsday cult as the game 's main antagonist. Hay started writing the story in late 2014 ; in February 2016, he investigated the details of the occupation and standoff of a wildlife refuge in Oregon, as he wanted to look for evidence that can show the rise of separatism. To create a memorable story, the characters in the game were designed to have different views and opinions on important events, and different ideologies. Despite the dark theme, the team wanted to ensure that the game is still fun and entertaining to play. Therefore, the team implemented a large arsenal of weapons and open - ended gameplay possibilities for players to use. Music Some of the music in the game was written and composed by Dan Romer. According to audio director Tony Gronick, the team desired to have music in the background through much of the game world, but want it to reflect on the nature of the cult, so that the player would be experiencing the cult 's messaging throughout the game and tie it to the narrative. To do this, they create hymn - like gospel music, but with lyrics that described the cult 's end - of - the - world teachings. Further, extending on the idea of multiple antagonists, the style of the music shifts as the player enters regions of the world controlled by the different cult members, from country to glam rock to industrial music, representing how the hymns of Joseph Seed evolve under his siblings ' personal preferences. The game also uses licensed music tracks when the player drives in vehicles, with the type of music played similarly influenced by the area they are in. Reception Critical response Reception Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic ( XONE ) 84 / 100 ( PS4 ) 81 / 100 ( PC ) 77 / 100 Review scores Publication Score Destructoid 7.5 / 10 EGM 7.5 / 10 Game Informer 7.5 / 10 Game Revolution GamesRadar+ Giant Bomb IGN 8.9 / 10 Polygon 6.5 / 10 This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. ( March 2018 ) Far Cry 5 received `` generally favorable '' reviews from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Daemon Hatfield of IGN gave it a 8.9 rating, saying, `` Far Cry 5 is another wide - open playground with all the necessary ingredients for causing a real ruckus : loads of enemies and allies, temperamental wildlife, and plenty of explosions. '' Controversy Far Cry 5 's announcement in May 2017 came at a time of heightened political and ideological conflict around the world due to recent political events, such as the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States and the onset of the United Kingdom 's withdrawal from the European Union. Many journalists opined that Far Cry 5 's setting and narrative concept, involving themes of religious fanaticism and the emergence of far - right political movements within the borders of the United States -- as opposed to the more exotic locales depicted in other Far Cry titles -- would likely make the game highly controversial in the current climate. These journalists noted that due to the long development cycle, it was unlikely that Ubisoft intentionally designed the game 's narrative around the political climate at the time of the announcement, adding that Ubisoft had been careful to downplay any perceived connections to then - current real world events. Responding to the criticism, game director Dan Hay revealed that the story was written to discuss the consequences of beliefs and ideologies being taken to their most extreme form rather than as a response to a particular political event. Following its announcement, Far Cry 5 was the subject of an online petition lodged at Change.org by individuals objecting to what they called the portrayal of American Christians as villains and calling for the game 's antagonists to be recast. The petition suggested followers of Islam, inner - city gang members, and other non-white antagonists as possible replacements. The petition also suggested changing the game 's setting to Canada. The petition itself was criticised by industry commentators who highlighted the game 's exploration of its themes as being necessary in the contemporary social and political climate, and pointed to video gaming as a medium for social commentary. Some publications questioned the authenticity of the petition, suggesting that it may have been intended as satire. Notes Jump up ^ Additional work by Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Kiev, Ubisoft Pune, and Ubisoft Reflections. References Jump up ^ Bell, Alice ( May 26, 2017 ). `` You get to customise your protagonist in Far Cry 5 ''. VideoGamer.com. Retrieved May 26, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Robinson, Martin ( May 26, 2017 ). `` Far Cry 5 introduces airplanes, muscle cars and far - right fanatics ''. Eurogamer. Retrieved May 26, 2017. Jump up ^ Sullivan, Lucas ( May 26, 2017 ). `` Far Cry 5 -- trailer, villainous cult - leaders, and a 2018 release date : everything you need to know ''. GamesRadar. Retrieved May 26, 2017. 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Electronic Gaming Monthly. Retrieved March 28, 2018. Jump up ^ Cork, Jeff ( March 26, 2018 ). `` Big Sigh Country - Far Cry 5 - PlayStation 4 ''. Game Informer. Retrieved March 26, 2018. Jump up ^ Faulkner, Jason ( March 26, 2018 ). `` Far Cry 5 Review - Welcome to No Hope County ( PS4 ) ''. Game Revolution. Retrieved March 26, 2018. Jump up ^ Hurley, Leon ( March 26, 2018 ). `` Far Cry 5 review ''. GamesRadar+. Retrieved March 26, 2018. Jump up ^ Gerstmann, Jeff ( March 26, 2018 ). `` Far Cry 5 Review ''. Giant Bomb. Retrieved March 28, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Hatfield, Daemon ( March 27, 2018 ). `` Far Cry 5 Review ''. IGN. Retrieved March 28, 2018. Jump up ^ Kuchera, Ben ( March 26, 2018 ). `` Far Cry 5 review ''. Polygon. Retrieved March 28, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Plante, Chris ( May 24, 2017 ). `` Far Cry 5 promises to be controversial, but not for the usual reasons ''. The Verge. 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Question: who do you play as in far cry 5
Answer: a sheriff's deputy known as the Rookie or Deputy who is part of the task force sent to Hope County to arrest Seed