If you were confused about when Far Cry Primal, Ubisoft Montreal’s 2016 shooter spin-off, would receive 60 FPS support on consoles, then try to act surprised. As with Far Cry 3 Classic Edition and Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon Classic Edition, the patch goes live on January 21st, completing the 60 FPS trifecta.
Of course, the higher frame rate option will only be available for previous-gen console owners when playing on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. At least, unlike the other two games, it first launched for PS4 and Xbox One, so there’s an argument as to why 60 FPS isn’t possible on them.
For those who never played it, Far Cry Primal is a spin-off that followed Far Cry 4, but unlike Blood Dragon, the world is about the same size. It’s set in 10,000 BC with players controlling Takkar, a member of the Wenja tribe. Crafting is the only way to obtain weapons, and alongside wild animals (which can also be tamed), you have to deal with rival tribes, vying for territory.
All in all, it’s a surprisingly unique departure from the usual Far Cry experience, even if it’s more about survival than blowing things up (check out our review for more). With nearly all titles in the franchise now boasting 60 FPS support, you have to wonder when Ubisoft will finally reveal Far Cry 7, especially with rumors about a 2026/2027 release.
