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Far Cry 4's season pass trailer is abominable
This video for Far Cry 4 teases the game's add-on Valley of the Yetis mission, available as part of the game's season pass. Ubisoft's next Far Cry adventure will launch on November 18 for PC, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360 and PS3.
Far Cry 4 PC system requirements
PC players gearing up for the launch of Far Cry 4 in a few weeks will need an Intel Core i5-750 (2.6 GHz) or AMD Phenom II X4 955 (3.2 GHz) processor and 4 GB of memory. The game also required 30 GB of hard drive space and a video card at least as powerful as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB of VRAM). For optimal performance, Ubisoft recommends either the Intel Core i5-2400S (2.5 GHz) processor or the AMD FX-8350 (4.0 GHz) or better, as well as 8 GB of memory. The game will perform better with at least a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or better video card (with 2 GB of VRAM). Far Cry 4 will also launch on Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360 and PS3 in addition to PC on November 18. [Image: Ubisoft]
Far Cry 4 story trailer features exotic wildlife, explosive combat
Ubisoft catches up on Far Cry 4's story with a new trailer released today. Far Cry 4 puts players the midst of a civil war in the Himalayas, trapped between the whims of sadistic despot Pagan Min and the native people who struggle for freedom. If that's not enough to grab your attention, the trailer also features flamethrowers, territorial bears, and lots and lots of explosions. Far Cry 4 premieres on November 18 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PS3, and PC platforms. [Image: Ubisoft]
Beware soldiers, avalanches, hawks in this Far Cry 4 trailer
Far Cry 4 will carry on the series' fondness for threatening your life in new, varied manners. Ubisoft's latest trailer profiles the opposition you'll find in Kyrat, including patrolling drug-lord henchmen, arena battles, avalanches and irritable hawks. [Image: Ubisoft]
Far Cry 4 season pass offers yetis, drugs and prison breaks
For those who want to spend a bit more time in Kyrat than Far Cry 4 offers on its own comes the $30 season pass, which offers a handful of new missions and an additional player vs player gameplay mode. At launch, those who've purchased the season pass will receive exclusive access to The Syringe, a mission in which players must keep a potent drug from falling into the hands of warlord Pagan Min. Escape From Durgesh Prison, as its name suggests, sees players attempting to escape from one of Min's prisons, either solo or with a friend playing as series mainstay Hurk. Speaking of Hurk, the lovable explosives expert brings with him an five additional missions that introduce a number of new weapons, including a harpoon gun. On the more supernatural side of things, we have Valley of the Yetis, a mission that drops our hero onto a frozen mountaintop populated both by a mysterious cult and the mysterious, hairy creatures of its title. The Overrun multiplayer game type likewise dips into the arcane as players assume the role of either Rakshasa or a member of the Golden Path in a battle to wrest control of map locations from your opponents. Unfortunately lacking from Ubisoft's announcement is word on when these downloadable additions will become available to season pass holders. The Syringe is slated to debut alongside Far Cry 4 on November 18, but otherwise Ubisoft has yet to reveal when the $30 season pass will pay off. [Image: Ubisoft]
Far Cry 4 Limited Edition adds extra missions, bonus monkeys
Ubisoft promises bonus missions, new weapons, and "more monkeys" in this newly-launched trailer for Far Cry 4's Limited Edition, available as a free upgrade for pre-order customers. The Limited Edition includes three additional Hurk bonus missions and an exclusive Impaler Harpoon Gun capable of taking down enraged wildlife as well as your fellow humans, should you feel the urge. Far Cry 4 hits the PlayStation 4, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC platforms on November 18. [Video: Ubisoft]
Far Cry 4 nets PS4, PS3 hardware bundles in Europe
Ubisoft revealed today that it has a pair of PlayStation hardware bundles in the works for players who want to pick up a new console alongside the latest entry in its Far Cry series later this year. Far Cry 4 will be included with new PlayStation 3 and PS4 hardware bundles launching in the UK in November. Currently, these special edition packages have only been announced for Europe; Ubisoft has not revealed plans to release equivalent hardware bundles in North America. Far Cry 4 debuts worldwide on November 18. A new trailer showcasing a lovely breakfast with antagonist Pagan Min premiered earlier today. [Image: Ubisoft]
Enjoy breakfast with psychotic despot Pagan Min in Far Cry 4 trailer
Pagan Min isn't just the sharpest dressed criminal dictator in all of Krayt, he also happens to be Far Cry 4's most gracious host! Marvel at how he both rocks an expertly tailored magenta suit and casual brunch conversation before compelling you to gun down people he deems "terrorists." Ubisoft's latest trailer for the open world shooter certainly sells Min as a monster that's fun to watch, but is it fun to listen to him monologue while trying to make elephants crush your foes? Probably. We'll find out when Far Cry 4 releases on November 18. [Images: Ubisoft]
Far Cry 4 trailer weaponizes the mighty elephant
This is either a new trailer for Far Cry 4, or it's the entry for "elephants" found in the actual Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Far Cry 4: Crouching tiger, hidden Blood Dragon
If there's one game that doesn't quite fit into Far Cry's exotic zoo of flammable locales, it's Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. The standalone spinoff (often confused for DLC) dragged the franchise's jungle-stalking into a neon cyber-parody of 1980s action, stripping off a serious face to reveal a toothy grin and bulging cheek. Players loved it, and some wondered why that couldn't have been THE Far Cry 3. As much as I like what I've played of THE Far Cry 4, I wonder about a full surrender to Shangri-La, the strange, mystical reflection of the game's "real" Himalayan world. These excursions into Shangri-La are absolutely integrated into the main storyline – not DLC – and spread across five unreal episodes. There may yet be another Blood Dragon, but Far Cry 4 comes with weirdness built-in.
Invite your friends to Far Cry 4 co-op on PS4, even if they don't own the game
Ubisoft has detailed the Far Cry 4 exclusive for PlayStation users it calls, "The Keys to Kyrat," first revealed at E3 2014. PlayStation users can invite friends to play the game co-operatively even if they don't own the game, allowing their friend to experience the world of Kyrat for ... and here's the new part ... up to two hours. Ubisoft revealed that PlayStation users will net ten codes to the co-op trial mode, with the purchase of Far Cry 4. It's unclear if each code is one use per person or if progress is saved. Can one person use all ten codes to get twenty hours of free Far Cry 4 elephant-enhanced action? Likely not, but we have boots on the ground in Germany to find out. Although the original announcement made mention of a similar feature for PS3 users, Ubisoft's Alex Hutchinson only made mention of the PlayStation 4 version. [Image: Ubisoft]
Three-part dev diary reveals inspirations behind Far Cry 4
In lieu of traditional developer's diaries, Ubisoft and Vice Media have joined forces to create something of a miniature documentary that follows the people behind Far Cry 4 as they visit Nepal. While not as informative as a proper documentary - dev diaries are marketing materials, after all - the three-part series does shed light on what players might see in Far Cry 4. Along with surveying the geography of the area, the developers focus on local religious customs, the famed Nepalese Gurkha soldiers and the political instability that has plagued the region with violence and strife for most of the past century. It's unknown what may or may not make it into Far Cry 4 in time for the game's November 18 debut, but for a glimpse at the inspiration behind Far Cry 4 this series of videos is your best bet. The first entry can be found above, while the second and third are below the break. [Image: Ubisoft]
Far Cry 4, Assassin's Creed: Unity pre-orders live on Steam
Ubisoft has made it a bit easier for fans to fork over their money by opening Steam pre-orders for two of the publisher's biggest upcoming releases, Far Cry 4 and Assassin's Creed: Unity. Players will be rewarded for pre-ordering either game with a host of bonus content. A Far Cry 4 pre-order awards players three extra missions starring the lovably combustible Hurk of Far Cry 3 and an exclusive weapon. Those who pre-order Assassin's Creed: Unity will pick up a new mission (dubbed "The Chemical Revolution"), as well as special in-game pants, shirt and rapier. Both Assassin's Creed: Unity and Far Cry 4 can be pre-ordered from Steam for $60, though especially devoted fans can instead opt to pre-order the Gold edition of either game for $90 which includes a DLC Season Pass. Assassin's Creed: Unity is currently slated to launch on October 28, while Far Cry 4 debuts on November 18. [Image: Ubisoft]
Far Cry 4 promotional contest could send you to Mt. Everest
If you're so excited for Far Cry 4 that you'd risk death by avalanche, blizzard or grumpy yeti just to play the open-world shooter a few weeks early, Ubisoft has launched a PR stunt that may be right up your alley. Officially dubbed the "Far Cry 4 Quest for Everest" contest, the promotion asks fans to submit a YouTube video explaining why they would be the best candidate to trek to the Mt. Everest base camp for a private, early hands-on session with the game. Ubisoft urges entrants to "be creative" with their videos, and cautions that only those in "very good physical condition" will be eligible to join the expedition. Further, the winner must have a valid US passport and be willing to travel to Everest during the month of October. Assuming you meet all of these qualifications and can record something pithy and clever (but no more than two minutes in length), you can find details on where to submit your YouTube clip at the official contest website. Before you dash off to submit your entry though, keep in mind that the world's highest mountain has been particularly lethal this year. [Image: Ubisoft]
PSN Tuesday: Fight the weird in Abyss Odyssey and Crimsonland
Today's PlayStation Store update promises to cover our screens with "literally hundreds of aliens, giants spiders, mutant lizards and more." That sort of thing hasn't happened since we installed demonic beta firmware, so it should feel just like old times if we download Crimsonland, an omni-directional beast-blasting shooter for PlayStation 4. Meanwhile, the developers of Zeno Clash and Rock of Ages bring a new side-scrolling fighting game to the PS3. Abyss Odyssey is a curiously drawn adventure through procedurally generated levels, in which players can not only punch and kick their enemies, but possess them like puppets. The PlayStation Vita gets One Piece Unlimited World Red, another game based of the energetic anime series, while the store as a whole gets several new discounts and pre-order opportunities. You can now call dibs on Far Cry 4's "Gold Edition," for instance, which grants the season pass and other goodies in addition to the PS3 and PS4 game. Far Cry 4 is one of many prominent pre-orders coming to the PlayStation Store over the coming months.
Hunt down Far Cry 4's Ultimate Kyrat Edition in EMEA territories
Wildlife antagonists can already reserve Far Cry 4's Kyrat Edition, which includes the Himalayan adventure, bonus missions following Far Cry 3's harpoon gun-equipped Hurk, a physical travel journal, a propaganda poster and an 8-inch figurine of villain Pagan Min perched on an elephant's trunk. As extensive as the offering is, it lacks the season pass, Future Pack metal box and collector's case offered in the EMEA region-exclusive Ultimate Kyrat Edition, which a press release states is exclusively available through the UPlay Shop for PS4, Xbox One and PC at £89.99. GameStop lists Far Cry 4's season pass as a $30 (£18) purchase, which should help you decide whether there's value in upgrading from the less-than-ultimate, season pass-less Kyrat Edition. Of course, we still don't know what the pass' content even involves – if you're not one for trust falls and can't justify the elaborate Kyrat Edition, you can still get Hurk's harpoon gun and his trio of missions by pre-ordering a regular copy of Far Cry 4. [Image: Ubisoft]
Far Cry 4 gameplay streaming on Twitch today
If E3 2014's early look left you craving more from Ubisoft's upcoming open-world shooter Far Cry 4, Twitch will deliver an all-new batch of streamed gameplay footage later today. Twitch user suushisam will play Far Cry 4 from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. PST today, and eatmydiction1 will stream another half-hour session starting at 4:00 p.m. PST. Expect gyrocopter-strafing action, dangerous mountainside treks, and maybe even an elephant ride or two. [Image: Ubisoft]
Joystiq Weekly: Battlefield 4's launch, an Entwined review, E3 previews and more
Welcome to Joystiq Weekly, a "too long; didn't read" of each week's biggest stories, reviews and original content. Each category's top story is introduced with a reactionary gif, because moving pictures aren't just for The Daily Prophet. Joystiq celebrated its tenth anniversary of existence this week, which means ... we're teetering on that edge of middle school angst? No, no, we're thankfully immune to that. What it does mean is that we're still alive, and we think being alive is pretty okay! While the site has presumably made it this far because of its content, quality isn't sustainable on its own – we've been able to write news, produce videos, record podcasts and talk about video games for years because of all of you. Whether you stop in every day, have only read a single breaking news story from us, or you've just fallen down an impressive wrong turn on the Internet and have no idea why you're here: Thank you. Your patronage is a huge part of why we get to cover this industry, and we look forward to creating compelling content for you for another 10 years. Speaking of content, there's a ton of it this week: EA CEO Andrew Wilson addressed Battlefield 4's launch, we have reviews for Entwined and Pushmo World, and there's an avalanche of written previews and video interviews from E3, all waiting for you in a neat pile of bulletpoints. Dive in after the break, right after you drop off our presents next to the cake.
This is you in Far Cry 4
Ubisoft has released a good shot of Ajay Ghale, the protagonist of Far Cry 4. Why bother showing the face behind a first-person shooter? Well, as I wrote earlier this week, Ghale represents an important change from who we were in Far Cry 3. [Image: Ubisoft]
Far Cry 4 is Far Cry 3's worst enemy
In Far Cry 3, you are the savior that fell from the sky. Unfortunately, you are also Jason Brody, the rich white kid diving out of an airplane joyride, and ultimately rescuing a tribe of Pacific islanders from vicious pirates. As fun as Far Cry 3 was in the midst of a gunfight, its story was rooted in problematic themes and hung around the necks of air-dropped outsiders. That's set to change significantly once you tread the Himalayan footpaths of Far Cry 4, says narrative director Mark Thompson. The game's opening moments see new protagonist Ajay Ghale persecuted in his former home of Kyrat, barely escaping an encounter with a vile, sacrilegious despot named Pagan Min. Ghale is a returning native, while Min, an elite figure from Hong Kong's criminal underworld, is the outsider casting the shadow of monarchy. The story of Far Cry 4 clearly hinges on the history of Nepal and its bloody turn from monarchy to sovereign state, but it also reflects on Far Cry 3's sham of a hero.
