Far Cry 4 Achieves 60fps on PS5

Eleven years after its initial release, Far Cry 4 now boasts a smoother gameplay experience on the PlayStation 5, running at a solid 60 frames per second (fps). This upgrade was spotted by user gael_74 and shared on the Far Cry 4 subreddit, with the game's update history confirming that Version 1.08 introduced "support 60 FPS on PS5 console."

If you haven't yet experienced Far Cry 4, now might be the perfect time to dive in. The game is renowned for featuring one of the series' most memorable antagonists, Pagan Min, and immerses players in a vibrant, expansive open world set against the stunning backdrop of the Himalayas. This isn't just scenery; it's an interactive playground that invites you to fight, hunt, and explore. Despite some criticism regarding its characters, Far Cry 4 offers a thrilling campaign, co-op, and competitive multiplayer modes that provide players with a high degree of freedom, as noted in IGN's "great" 8.5/10 Far Cry 4 review.

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Far Cry 4 joins the ranks of other PS4-era Ubisoft titles that have received retrospective enhancements, such as Assassin's Creed Syndicate and Assassin's Creed Origins. This update has sparked excitement among fans on the subreddit, who are eagerly anticipating similar upgrades for other beloved titles in the series, including Far Cry Primal and Far Cry 3.

The timing of the update, however, was unfortunate for some players. One user lamented on the subreddit, "You are kidding right. I just platinumed the game, like, three days ago."

In other Ubisoft news, the company recently established a subsidiary focused on its Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six brands, securing a €1.16 billion (approximately $1.25 billion) investment from Chinese conglomerate Tencent. This move follows the announcement that Assassin's Creed Shadows has surpassed 3 million players. Ubisoft has faced significant challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations, leading up to the release of Shadows, with the company's share price reaching an all-time low, placing immense pressure on the game to succeed.

Additionally, Ubisoft has recently added Steam Achievements to the 12-year-old Splinter Cell: Blacklist, enhancing the game's appeal to new and returning players alike.