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Far Cry 3

Platforms

PC
PS3
PS4
Xbox 360
Xbox One

Initial release Nov. 28, 2012

Developers

Ubisoft
Ubisoft Montreal

Genres

Action Adventure
Shooter

Publishers

Ubisoft

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Ubisoft give online services for older games a stay of execution

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A leopard leaps at an enemy soldier in Far Cry 3, while a fellow enemy looks on, in the jungle.

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Ubisoft to turn off online features for some old games, meaning players lose access to their DLC

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Ubisoft's autumn sale is underway, with Far Cry 3 for free

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Far Cry 3 is spawning a VR game for cyberarcades

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Far Cry 6 is coming in February 2021, PlayStation leak reveals

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Ubi announce bear necessities for Far Cry 5 on PC, inc 4K specs

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They're good dogs Brent

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How Far Cry 5 can reclaim the open world crown

Zero Dawn

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Our Steam Sale Picks, Round Two

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Beast Master: Cat Cuddling In Far Cry Primal

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Far Cry Primal Info: Release Date, Screenshots, Trailers

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Far Cry Primal Trailer: Fight Mammoths With Spears

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Why Far Cry 2 Is Still The Best In The Series

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Why Far Cry 2 Is Still The Best In The Series

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Ubisoft On Far Cry 4's Story, Box Art, Team Diversity

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