Far Cry 3
by Ubisoft Montreal · published by Ubisoft Entertainment
Released November 28, 2012 on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
About Far Cry 3
Explore an island playground as stunningly beautiful as it is diverse – from mountain ranges to swampy grasslands and white sandy beaches. Fight your way through the island’s towns, temples, river ports and more. Encounter a diverse and realistic cast of characters, including one of Far Cry’s most notorious villains: Vaas Montenegro. Dive into this deep and enriching story where morals are questionable and hope is all but abandoned.
Far beyond the limits of civilization lies an island, a lawless place ruled by violence and human suffering, where your only escape is through drugs or the muzzle of a gun. This is where you find yourself, stranded in a place that has forgotten right from wrong, a place where you must live by the principles of violence to survive.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP, Windows Vista |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core®2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) |
| DirectX® | 9.0c |
| Hard Drive | 15 GB HD space |
Recommended
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
|---|---|
| Graphics | 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) |
| DirectX® | 11 |
| Hard Drive | 15 GB HD space |
| Other Requirements | Broadband Internet connection |
Far Cry 3 FAQ
When did Far Cry 3 come out?
Far Cry 3 was released on November 28, 2012 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is Far Cry 3 on PlayStation 5?
No. Far Cry 3 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is Far Cry 3 on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Far Cry 3 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is Far Cry 3 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Far Cry 3 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Who is making Far Cry 3?
Far Cry 3 is developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.
Is Far Cry 3 multiplayer?
Yes. Far Cry 3 supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Far Cry 3 cost?
Far Cry 3 costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Far Cry 3 good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 88% of 134,859 reviews are positive. Critics average 90/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Far Cry 3?
The minimum GPU is 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Far Cry 3 system requirements page.
Far Cry series
11 games in release order
