We all knew it was coming and now Ubisoft has officially revealed that Far Cry 4 is in the works and will be released on the 21st of November for the PlayStation 3 & 4, Xbox 360 & One and PC.
The press release, shown below, explains the basic story that you will be dropped into an area known as Kyrat which is located deep in the Himalayas. The area is teeming with dangerous wildlife and the not-so-odd bad guy.
The main antagonist in Far Cry 4 is being described as a despotic self-appointed king and obviously your job will be to initially survive and then save the area from the evil king. As before you will be finding an array of weapons, vehicles, animals and characters in the massive open world environment for you to utilise in your quest.
I wouldn’t expect much more information to leak out before E3 but what we did get was a picture of the pack shot that we’ve done a bit of analysing on.
So we can see the king see’s himself as a bit of a stylish player with his pink suit, diamond earing and another truly bizarre haircut.
Places and People
When we zoom into certain parts we can see that the violence that is expected in a Far Cry game is still in existence.
With some poor soul currently trussed up in what looks like an Asian structure of sorts, which is absolutely no surprise as we already know the game is set in Asia.
The village set in the mountain in the background leads me to hoping that we are going to be climbing rock faces to attack villages and leaping of said rock faces to get away from the enemy soldiers.
Weapons
Taking a look closer to the front and we see our illustrious king being flanked by 3 distinct weapons confirming that the game’s weapon based gameplay will cover the entire spectrum from melee based combat with the sword to taking out vehicles, or bosses, with the rocket propelled grenade.
Travel
The quickest way to traverse the map in Far Cry 3 was by grabbing a handy hang glider and jumping off the side of the mountain. While we haven’t been told anything about Far Cry 4 yet I did notice some perfectly placed flags in the box art which lead me to hope that we are going to be able to use them as zip lines to traverse the world.
Damage Done
And last but definitely not least we have the very obvious damage that our fabulously dressed king has already done to the religious monument. He’s taken the head off the peaceful statue and implied a replacement it with his own.
There is also a very resigned look on the face of his prisoner as if all hope has been lost and he looks like he is willing that grenade to go off.
So there is my two-bit analysis of the pack shot, if you’d like to do your own here is a link to the high definition version of the shot.
Limited Edition
We have also been given some information around the limited edition version of the game that come with three extra single player missions where you will need to save Hurk from Far Cry 3 as well as getting to use an extremely overpowered Harpoon to take out your enemies.
And that’s all we have, here is the press release and make sure you let us know if you saw something interesting in the pack shot.
London, UK — May 15, 2014 — Today, Ubisoft announced Far Cry® 4, an open-world, first-person shooter that delivers the most expansive and immersive Far Cry experience ever. Far Cry® 4 will be available November 21st for PlayStation 4® computer entertainment system, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.
Development on Far Cry® 4 is being led by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with Ubisoft’s Red Storm Entertainment, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Shanghai, and Ubisoft Kiev.
In Far Cry® 4, players find themselves in Kyrat, a breathtaking, perilous and wild region of the Himalayas struggling under the regime of a despotic self-appointed king. Using a vast array of weapons, vehicles, and animals, players will write their own story across an exotic open-world landscape.
“Following the success of Far Cry 3, we wanted to take the franchise to the next level and create a game that will surprise players and exceed fans’ expectations,” said Dan Hay, Executive Producer. “Given the unique setting, we feel Far Cry® 4 will stand out as a top first-person shooter and we’re eager to reveal more about the game in the coming months.”
Customers who pre-order Far Cry® 4 will receive the Limited Edition which includes Hurk’s Redemption, a series of three action-packed single-player missions featuring the popular character Hurk from Far Cry 3’s DLC. The Limited Edition also includes Hurk’s signature harpoon gun called “The Impaler”. The pre-order is now available at all major retailers.
Fans can tune into Ubisoft’s Media Briefing at E3 for an exclusive first look at Far Cry® 4.
More information about Far Cry® 4 also can be found at: www.farcrygame.com.
For the latest news on Ubisoft collectible merchandise, please visit and like the page www.facebook.com/ubicollectibles.
Last Updated: May 16, 2014
Umar Returns
May 16, 2014 at 07:50
Official box art is much more friendly than the concept, understandable though…Still this guy looks kinda like a pansy
RinceBroken
May 16, 2014 at 07:51
Shame. I feel sorry for the writers. How the hell do you write a bastard better than Vaas? Talk about hitting the peak before you should! I am happy with a new Farcry, loved 3 and clocked it 100%.
Umar Returns
May 16, 2014 at 07:51
Woohoo, more people should use the word clock
RinceBroken
May 16, 2014 at 07:52
0-O
Umar Returns
May 16, 2014 at 07:52
no one says clocked anymore when they finish a game
RinceBroken
May 16, 2014 at 07:54
I clocked X-Men: Days of Future past last night, that was frigging AWESOME! Highly recommend and review will be up on Monday. GO SEE IT.
Umar Returns
May 16, 2014 at 07:56
Will torrent it….I mean watch it the weekend
Admiral Chief in Space
May 16, 2014 at 07:59
*added to torrent list*
I mean added to watching list 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 16, 2014 at 08:08
Or as I like to call it, Netflix.
Mossel
May 16, 2014 at 07:59
lol so True. A friend of mine said “I just clocked GTA5” on facebook last year after finishing the game. I was just like, damn dude how old are you?!
Hammersteyn
May 16, 2014 at 08:04
I used that when I still jolled in the arcades
Umar Returns
May 16, 2014 at 08:09
LOL I still jol in the arcades
Hammersteyn
May 16, 2014 at 09:14
We don’t have anymore
Umar Returns
May 16, 2014 at 09:25
DAMN!! that’s horribly sad…..I feel ya man
Hammersteyn
May 16, 2014 at 08:03
Same here, had to play it a second time after missing that one damn idol!
RinceBroken
May 16, 2014 at 08:04
lol
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:05
Is the 3rd game in a franchise really too soon to “peak” ?
RinceBroken
May 16, 2014 at 08:10
You miss understand, I meant the BAD guy as a peak, VAAS. I can’t see anyone bettering him.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:20
Well it had to happen some time I guess. Somewhere, somehow, someone had to create the ultimate bad guy.
RinceBroken
May 16, 2014 at 08:27
Agreed 🙂 He’s also an awesome actor!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:30
Indeed. Some serious talent
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 16, 2014 at 08:11
Apparently you give him some style and pazzaz and make him absolutely
Jedi JJ
May 16, 2014 at 08:25
I think the best thing to do is not compare him to Vaas. Vaas was unbelievable. Hopefullly they didn’t try to create a competing character but rather someone fresh.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:30
^This. They must not try to capatalise on Vaas’s success by creating a “similar” character. They will only end up destroying the game with expectations.
CHOOCHOOO!!! ALL ABOARD!
Jedi JJ
May 16, 2014 at 08:33
Yes. Exactly. I personally (besides all the flack I’m about to get) feel like the pink suit is a big step for clearly another very eccentric character.
I like the idea that the FarCry franchise is moving towards memorable villains rather than the standard, almost generic, protagonists.
Mossel
May 16, 2014 at 07:57
Dammit, I was hoping for Somali pirates.
Hammersteyn
May 16, 2014 at 08:03
We’ll rape your lass and kick your ass, Somalian pirates we!
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 16, 2014 at 08:36
Just had to listen to the full song again
Hammersteyn
May 16, 2014 at 09:12
Hahahahaha
Hammersteyn
May 16, 2014 at 08:02
SOLD
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:04
What I want to know is…. Where do these guys in the middle of nowhere get their haircuts and fancy clothes?
I mean what.. Have they got some Zohan type character just jumping up and down to do the haircuts and a Zoolander just waiting to reveal the ultimate ruler designer clothing line?
Hammersteyn
May 16, 2014 at 08:05
Salve women, scantly clad slave women.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 16, 2014 at 08:05
Salve?
Hammersteyn
May 16, 2014 at 08:08
[insert sounds of me strangling myself in a fashion that would make Homer proud]
Admiral Chief in Space
May 16, 2014 at 08:13
APPLY COFFEE STAT!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:06
salve woman? What are they the ones who rub ointment over him?
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 16, 2014 at 08:06
Would you prefer the hose again?
Admiral Chief in Space
May 16, 2014 at 08:06
Sounds kinky
Hammersteyn
May 16, 2014 at 08:09
Dyslexia, where will you be when it strikes?
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:18
D is for lysdexia
Hammersteyn
May 16, 2014 at 09:13
LOL
Kensei Seraph
May 16, 2014 at 08:06
I noticed that the king has already pulled the pin on that grenade.
At that distance if it goes off he’ll also get killed.
He’s probably even more psycho than Vaas.
RinceBroken
May 16, 2014 at 08:08
NEVA! Take that back now! http://24.media.tumblr.com/1922407a9c951652034fac57f0d15670/tumblr_mfb3kjMRN81qepij6o4_250.gif
Hammersteyn
May 16, 2014 at 08:09
LOL
Kensei Seraph
May 16, 2014 at 08:11
Of course he’s psyco.
That’s what we all loved about Vaas.
The question is, is he the interesting, lovable type of psycho or is he the ‘put a bullet in his brain’ type of psycho.
RinceBroken
May 16, 2014 at 08:14
That is why I loved Vaas so much. The ;gentleman bad guy has been done, the ‘I’m whack’ has been done, but the total I am freaking INSANE at this level has never been done like this.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 16, 2014 at 08:06
In related news, Far Cry 3 deluxe edition currently on SALE for $9.99 on Humblebundle!
Kensei Seraph
May 16, 2014 at 08:07
I missed Just Casue 2 by the time it took to add it to my cart and then click Checkout.
Almost got Far Cry 3 instead though.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 16, 2014 at 08:08
I see its the UPlay version, not the Steam version, so I’ll pass
Kensei Seraph
May 16, 2014 at 08:13
Didn’t even see that.
It doesn’t even have Blood Dragon included.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 16, 2014 at 08:24
Yeah, 🙁
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 16, 2014 at 08:10
This is coming off a pretty short development cycle isn’t it? Wonder how much they paid Square for their Tomb Raider maps.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:24
nah. Not really. They already have the engine in place so the engine build gets cut out the dev cycle (That’s usually the biggest chunck of most game developments).
They’ve just simply taking the FC3 toolkit they have and shaped a new world with maybe a few engine tweaks here and there (Hopefully)
Jonah Cash
May 16, 2014 at 08:19
That guy has a please hit the crap out of me face!! Would like to take him down!!
Mark Vincer
May 16, 2014 at 12:14
Very Joffrey-esque in that regard
Jedi JJ
May 16, 2014 at 08:24
My body is so ready
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:25
Ready for what? A guy in a pink suit?
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 16, 2014 at 08:26
Don’t judge him. We should be tolerant & accepting of his fetishes. Otherwise how can we expect him to feel welcome here?
I’ve got your back JJ.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:26
hehehe. Got his back. You wearing a pink suit?
Admiral Chief in Space
May 16, 2014 at 08:27
BOOOOOOOOOM
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 16, 2014 at 08:27
It’s not my birthday :/
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:27
hahahahaha
Jedi JJ
May 16, 2014 at 08:27
I imagined your skin to be more of a grey-ish blue. tbh
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:29
HEADSHOT
RinceBroken
May 16, 2014 at 08:32
lol
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 16, 2014 at 08:32
…
Jedi JJ
May 16, 2014 at 08:35
That…explains everything.
Jedi JJ
May 16, 2014 at 08:27
I don’t know how this constitutes as having my back. But thanks.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 16, 2014 at 08:28
Whoops. I’m not really sure how this whole helping “other people” thing works. I am trying though.
Jedi JJ
May 16, 2014 at 08:30
And I commend your efforts.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 16, 2014 at 08:27
Please don’t judge him, he is our brother, and we must support him no matter his preference
Admiral Chief in Space
May 16, 2014 at 08:26
Sleeping Dogs also on Special currently on HB
Jedi JJ
May 16, 2014 at 08:28
This Daily Bundle thing is messing with me. I sit waiting for that thing
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 16, 2014 at 08:31
They’re messing with the order of things. Daily bundle, weekly bundle, book bundle AND bundle store.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 16, 2014 at 08:32
This is madness!
Kensei Seraph
May 16, 2014 at 08:33
NO, THIS IS LAZYGAMER.NET.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 16, 2014 at 08:36
This. Is. PEEEEEEEEECEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Jedi JJ
May 16, 2014 at 08:37
*puffs out chesk and pretends to have a sixpack*
Jedi JJ
May 16, 2014 at 08:36
That Doctor Who comic bundle was already tempting enough as it is.
Kensei Seraph
May 16, 2014 at 08:36
The Ubisoft site has different artwork.
No kneeling guy.
http://far-cry.ubi.com/en-GB/index.aspx
Gavin Mannion
May 16, 2014 at 09:56
The limited edition box art has no kneeling guy
CAE9872
May 16, 2014 at 08:44
Sorry but limited edition pic is all wrong – I say fake! This is Ubisoft we talking about here – there should be a gazillion editions coming out with all kinds of specials in each edition (see Watch Dogs article earlier this week if you unsure) – none of which are repeated anywhere!!!
Tulipdame
May 16, 2014 at 09:52
I too have finished Far Cry 3, although I just need to get the co-op achievements. Can’t wait for the number 4. I think it is going to look awesome on X1 and PS4. Yes, obviously PC.
Mark Treloar
May 16, 2014 at 10:33
As long as its not Assassins Creed in the Snow, its all good.
Tomahawk "Lightning" Jones
May 16, 2014 at 11:00
The villain is FAB-U-LOUS, DARLING — SMAAAASHING!
Ryanza
May 16, 2014 at 11:28
This song and Vaas is what made Far Cry 3 great. I don’t think Far Cry 4 can capture this song and Vaas, so I don’t expect Far Cry 4 to be so good but let’s hope.
Do you know the definition of insanity? DRM
A 2 EL POLLO DIABLO?
May 16, 2014 at 11:40
That dude kinda reminds me of http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/20/Captain_Picard_Chair.jpg
Libor ?ech
May 18, 2014 at 22:25
I think you propably knew this but these flags you describe to be something like grapling wires from the Far Cry 3 are actually budhism praying flags which are common in tibet and himalayas side of china – so just by this thing I think far cry 4 will be located in Tibet beacause also (but im not totally sure ) you can see Mount Everest in the bacground of the photo. And also this guy looks totally badass 😀 Maybe some sort of European mobster – he looks much like Dutch to me but dunno 🙂