Ubisoft‘s open-world first-person shooter, Far Cry 5, has reached a significant milestone as it celebrates its 5th anniversary, surpassing 30 million players worldwide. The announcement comes after releasing a 60 FPS patch for Xbox Series X/S and PS5, improving the game’s performance on current-gen consoles.
The official Far Cry 5 Twitter profile shared the news of the milestone, expressing gratitude to fans for their continued support:
“Over 30 million players have joined the fight against Joseph Seed’s cult since the release of Far Cry 5, 5 years ago. Thank you for taking this journey with us. We’re glad you’re enjoying the #FarCry5Anniversary celebration and the new 60 FPS patch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.”
While this achievement may not directly correlate with the number of sales, it is undoubtedly a remarkable accomplishment for the franchise. Initially launched in March 2018 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC, Far Cry 5 became the fastest-selling game in the franchise, with launch sales exceeding $310 million.
Ubisoft appears to be looking to the future with ambitious plans for the Far Cry series. Rumors suggest that the developer is working on two new titles, including a single-player-focused Far Cry 7 and a multiplayer-only game, Project Maverick. The latter is said to be an exaction shooter set in Alaska, with both titles targeting a Fall 2025 release.
Over 30 million players have joined the fight against Joseph Seed's cult since the release of #FarCry5, 5 years ago.
Thank you for taking this journey with us.
We're glad you're enjoying the #FarCry5Anniversary celebration and the new 60 FPS patch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. pic.twitter.com/i9wDvOeyTW
— Far Cry 5 (@FarCrygame) March 27, 2023
