
Far Cry: Primal
by Ubisoft Montreal · published by Ubisoft Entertainment
Released February 23, 2016 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

About Far Cry: Primal
Far Cry Primal is a first-person action game set in 10,000 BC during the transition from the Upper Paleolithic to the Mesolithic period. As part of the Far Cry series, it replaces modern firearms with prehistoric weapons including spears, clubs, and bows. Players take the role of Takkar, a Wenja tribesman who can tame wild animals such as sabertooth cats and wolves to use as companions in combat. The open world takes place in the fictional Oros valley and features a day-night cycle with dynamic wildlife behavior, tribal warfare, and resource crafting. The game's characters speak a constructed language based on reconstructed Proto-Indo-European.
Takkar, a hunter of the Wenja tribe, becomes separated from his people after his hunting party is killed by a sabertooth tiger in the prehistoric land of Oros. He soon learns that the Wenja have been scattered across the valley, their village destroyed by the brutal Udam, a Neanderthal-like tribe that raids them for food. Takkar discovers he possesses the rare ability to tame wild animals, earning him the title of Beast Master. He begins gathering the surviving Wenja around a new settlement, rebuilding their strength. As Takkar unites his people, he faces threats from two directions: the cannibalistic Udam in the northern mountains, and the Izila, a more technologically advanced tribe in the southern marshlands who capture Wenja for slavery and ritual sacrifice. With an ever-growing pack of tamed beasts at his side and specialist allies lending their skills, Takkar must lead his tribe against both enemies if the Wenja are to survive in Oros.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-550 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1GB VRAM) or equivalent |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-2600K | AMD FX-8350 or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 280X or equivalent |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
Far Cry: Primal FAQ
When did Far Cry: Primal come out?
Far Cry: Primal was released on February 23, 2016 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Far Cry: Primal on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Far Cry: Primal launched on PlayStation 5 on January 21, 2026.
Is Far Cry: Primal on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Far Cry: Primal launched on Xbox Series X|S on January 21, 2026.
Is Far Cry: Primal on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Far Cry: Primal has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making Far Cry: Primal?
Far Cry: Primal is developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.
Is Far Cry: Primal multiplayer?
No. Far Cry: Primal is single player only.
How much does Far Cry: Primal cost?
Far Cry: Primal costs $29.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Far Cry: Primal good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 86% of 41,593 reviews are positive. Critics average 76/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Far Cry: Primal?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1GB VRAM) or equivalent. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Far Cry: Primal system requirements page.
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