Far Cry 5 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It is the fifth main installment in the Far Cry series and was released on March 27, 2018, for various platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

The game is set in the fictional region of Hope County, Montana, in the United States. The player assumes the role of a sheriff’s deputy who becomes involved in a stand-off between a doomsday cult known as the Project at Eden’s Gate, led by the charismatic and fanatical Joseph Seed, and the local resistance group trying to free the county from the cult’s control.

Players have an open-world environment to explore, which includes vast landscapes, forests, mountains, and rivers. The game features a dynamic day-night cycle and a variety of wildlife. Players can engage in various activities like hunting, fishing, and interacting with non-playable characters scattered throughout the world.

The gameplay focuses on action-packed combat, exploration, and completing various missions to liberate the county from the cult’s influence. Players can use a wide array of weapons, vehicles, and explosives to confront the cultists and their leaders.

One of the notable features of Far Cry 5 is the “Guns for Hire” system, where players can recruit different characters with unique skills to aid them in combat. Additionally, the game offers cooperative multiplayer, allowing players to team up with friends and tackle the game’s challenges together.

Far Cry 5 received generally positive reviews from critics and players alike for its open-world design, engaging gameplay, and captivating storyline. It also sparked discussions due to its depiction of religious extremism and controversial themes, which became a topic of debate within the gaming community.