Far Cry Primal isn’t a spin-off like Blood Dragon was to Far Cry 3, and Ubisoft is now in full swing trying to convince you even more of that. It’s a fully fledged sequel in the expansive series, trading mechanical guns with gun powder for rocks in slings, rock clubs and…well there were always bows and arrows so that’s cheating a little. Far Cry Primal is a familiar game, but it’s different in some big ways too.
That’s now more evident in a new trailer for the soon to be released title, which shows off some of the devastating weaponry you’ll have access to as Beastmaster Takkar. Everything from roughly crafted shivs to deadly accurate spears are on show here, with the best parts of Takkar’s arsenal coming in the form of the wildlife around him.
Sure you could sneak your way through camps and attempt to slit all your enemies throats in the dead of the night, but where’s the fun in that. Why not ride into battle on the back of a ferocious Mammoth, or send in a stealthy puma to deal with pesky patrols. Better yet, set that nearby grizzly bear alight and just watch as it wrecks havoc on the settlement nearby. Wildlife is Far Cry Primal’s biggest weapon, and it’s what sets it apart from the games you’ve already played before.
Other than that its still Far Cry through and through. You’ll unlock settlements as you wrestle back control of them, using all sorts of resources to craft weapons, camp structures and more. Use a pet owl to scout out camps and mark enemies, and even take on mad cults that are intent on killing anything else with a heartbeat. So standard Far Cry fare.
And that’s great too, but the franchise has yet to really falter when it comes to providing high octane fun. Primal looks no different, and it’s out at the end of this month on Xbox One and PS4. It’s out on PC a few weeks later.
Last Updated: February 10, 2016
Umar
February 10, 2016 at 11:03
I really do appreciate Ubi trying to spice up Far Cry…but this game looks incredibly boring.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 10, 2016 at 11:08
Maybe it has a deep, intriguing story you really have to hunt (excuse the pun) for? 😉
Umar
February 10, 2016 at 11:12
hahahahahaha
http://guardianlv.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/138553187__460069b.jpg
Hammersteyn
February 10, 2016 at 11:29
XD
RinceThis
February 10, 2016 at 11:42
BWAHAHAHAH! WIN
HvR
February 10, 2016 at 11:40
Ja can not say I’m too impressed by the new Cesar Millan skill tree
“I’m the leader of the pack, Shhhhhh!!, Tsk. Tsk”
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Mossel
February 10, 2016 at 13:11
Just dominate it!
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/62/f9/73/62f973bda18334a7cc0c1eab1cb97163.jpg
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 10, 2016 at 11:06
If it’s standard Far Cry fair surely it’s Familiar Cry?
RinceThis
February 10, 2016 at 11:43
You shut up!
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 10, 2016 at 11:45
Yet another familiar cry. ;P
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
February 10, 2016 at 11:12
Ubisoft could have easily made this into a Jean Auel’s Clan of the Cave Bear game. The weird thing is given how every Far Cry game works, Ayla could easily fit into the Far Cry universe.
Commander Admiral Chief
February 10, 2016 at 11:32
Did you say, Aayla?
http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/f/f9/Aayla.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120815094201
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 10, 2016 at 11:49
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Captain JJ 'saurus
February 10, 2016 at 11:46
The FarCry series needs to follow the whole legendary creature thing.
I liked the Yeti idea. Why not make that a hook? Put some legendary thing in each game?
miaau
February 10, 2016 at 14:26
Yes. I read that when very young. Sex scenes…….. my little 8 (or thereabouts, not yet 10 anyway) year old self was a bit freaked. My mother was not impressed when she caught me reading it, but by that time I was half way through Valley of the Horses (sequel) already.
Jac7
February 10, 2016 at 11:31
This good. But where dinosaur?
Hammersteyn
February 10, 2016 at 11:34
Dinosaur dead. Big rock from sky kill all.
Jac7
February 10, 2016 at 11:36
I has a sad.
Captain JJ 'saurus
February 10, 2016 at 11:46
XD
HvR
February 10, 2016 at 11:35
Far Cry: Gun Free Edition
Hammersteyn
February 10, 2016 at 11:36
It does seem familiar
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8a/Chuck_Rock_cover_MD.jpg
HvR
February 10, 2016 at 11:43
Doesn’t even have paddle-copters
http://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/l/22455-ugh-commodore-64-front-cover.jpg
VampyreSquirrel
February 10, 2016 at 11:51
This is better.
http://www.bestoldgames.net/img/ss/prehistorik/prehistorik-ss1.gif
Mossel
February 10, 2016 at 13:12
haha omw!! used to love this game!
VampyreSquirrel
February 10, 2016 at 13:21
Did you ever play the sequel?
Hammersteyn
February 10, 2016 at 12:13
Hahaha I played that on PC ages ago!
RinceThis
February 10, 2016 at 11:42
Sooooo, Farcry 4.5?
VampyreSquirrel
February 10, 2016 at 11:55
Farcry: Blood Mammoth
Jan Prins
February 10, 2016 at 12:19
Farcry: Takhaar edition…http://lastangryfan.com/wp-content/uploads/Yahoo-Serious.jpg
Captain JJ 'saurus
February 10, 2016 at 11:45
I’m a bit disappointed that FarCry4 wasn’t added to the Humble Bundle…now I’m eyeing it on Steam….but so far just thinking of using Uplay is already keeping my wallet safe
Mossel
February 10, 2016 at 13:14
For what it’s worth, I had no issues with uPlay with regards to FC4.
Captain JJ 'saurus
February 10, 2016 at 13:52
I have honestly not have any Uplay issues in a while (besides connectivity issues with online games).
I just don’t like most of what Ubisoft is doing (FacrCry and The Crew aside).
Will probably get it though 😀
Dane
February 10, 2016 at 12:15
I feel like there is a lack in anticipation for the depth of characters/NPCs. Far Cry 3 boasted some really incredible telltales of local folk such as Vaas, Far Cry 4 tried and didn’t quite live up to it’s predecessor. I think that, in large part, was due to how well they pulled it off in FC3. Which is why I’m looking forward to getting to know the world more than manipulating it as the game intends. Whatcha’ say?
HvR
February 10, 2016 at 12:19
Wonder how long before bleeding heart liberal anti-hunting vegan brigade turns their attention and social media outrage machine on games like these.
Vernon Jonker
February 10, 2016 at 12:30
tried taming a lion at the lion park it didn’t work LOL
Commander Admiral Chief
February 10, 2016 at 13:06
Hehehe