Ubisoft has revealed that Far Cry: New Dawn, the 2019 post-apocalyptic title, is getting a 60 FPS update on both Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 platforms. Fans of the franchise were quick to point out how “random” the update is, with some stressing that other Ubisoft titles are in sore need of similar attention from the developer.
Game Pass Arrival and Performance Boost
It was recently confirmed that on February 4, Far Cry: New Dawn will land on the Game Pass subscription service, which could go some way to explaining the performance upgrade.
Smoother Gameplay After Six Years
It has taken six years, but Ubisoft is finally getting around to upgrading one of the most underrated Far Cry games ever made.
Personal Connection
I’m a huge fan of the franchise, and New Dawn was a welcome addition to the series. Given that I love anything rooted in a post-apocalyptic environment, it made sense that New Dawn spoke to me quite nicely.
Post-Apocalyptic World Reimagined
Set in the aftermath of Far Cry 5, the game plunges the player into a bunker as nuclear war erupts across the world. What emerges after the bombs have fallen is something incredible – a world taken over by nature, roving bandit gangs, and settlements of survivors trying to get by.
A Unique Twist
It’s far outside the standard expectations of the Far Cry series, and it’s a twist on the post-apocalyptic vibe like no other. This isn’t a drab, woeful world like the ones portrayed in Fallout or Metro. It’s bursting with color, representing an oversaturated take on the end of the world.
Welcomed 60 FPS Upgrade
The 60 FPS upgrade on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 is a welcome change, and it might be enough to pull me back in for another loop around the game when it lands on Game Pass next week.
Unexpected Announcement
On social media, Ubisoft announced that “this wasn’t how [they] planned” to reveal the upgrade. They had to cut off ‘FPS Boost’ on Xbox consoles to roll out the change, and assuming that players would notice that, they were forced to make the announcement early.
