Far Cry Primal released on February 23, 2016 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, then came to PC (Steam) on March 1, 2016. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. You play as Takkar, a hunter trying to rebuild his tribe in the Mesolithic valley of Oros. Spears, clubs, and slings replace guns. Taming beasts turns predators into partners, and a soft stealth layer lets you scout with an owl before a raid. The lure is simple: hunt, craft, claim new camps, then push into harsher biomes as rival tribes press back.
Apex Edition — what’s included
- Legend of the Mammoth: 3 extra missions where you play as a mammoth
- Blood Shasti Club weapon
- 4 Enhancement Packs with early access resources and cosmetics:
- Sabretooth Pack
- Owl Pack
- Mammoth Pack
- Bomb Pack
Review

Far Cry Primal works because the series template bends nicely to stone and bone. The map is dense but readable, with outposts that invite a slow approach instead of a noisy sprint. Combat hits hard at close range. Spears land with weight, clubs stagger cleanly, and fire turns a neat plan into chaos fast. Beast Master is the trick that sticks. A sabretooth flanks while you mark targets, a cave bear tanks a choke, and the owl gives you eyes and a dive‑bomb when timing opens.
The survival layer is light, yet it shapes routes. Night hikes feel risky when wolves prowl and visibility drops. Crafting flows from the animals you track and the plants you pass, so upgrades feel earned rather than menu‑driven. Outpost chains, tribal side quests, and weapon improvements keep the loop moving without drowning you in icons. Presentation helps. Oros looks sharp, the made‑up proto language sells the vibe, and sound design makes every snap of a twig matter.
Caveats: mission variety dips if you binge, and elite enemies can sponge a touch on high settings. The story beats do their job, nothing more. On modern PCs, performance is fine if you respect settings, though first boots may stutter until shaders cache. Even with those bumps, the rhythm holds. Scout, plan a clean pick, improvise when the torch sets everything on fire.
Verdict: a sharp twist on Far Cry that makes primitive tools feel brutal and smart.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-550 / AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent | Intel Core i7-2600K / AMD FX-8350 or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1 GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM) or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 / AMD Radeon R9 280X or equivalent |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |




