Deal | Ubisoft open-world first person shooter falls from $60 to $6

Far Cry 6, Ubisoft Toronto's 2021 open-world shooter, has received a steep temporary price cut, falling from its usual $60 to just $6 on Steam. The 90% reduction is available until October 1, making this the game’s lowest reported price so far. An Xbox promotion also cuts the price to $8.99 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Despite being five years old, Far Cry 6 remains the series' most recent entry, as the long-awaited Far Cry 7 continues to face significant development troubles. At this price, Far Cry 6’s considerable amount of content becomes easier to justify, although its reception remains mixed. Review aggregator OpenCritic puts it at 74%, with critics generally viewing it as one of the weaker modern installments, behind Far Cry 3, 4 and 5 in overall regard.
 

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A extensive Reddit discussion highlights the game’s attractive world, extensive weapon selection and enjoyable combat, while some players praise its story and replayability. However, criticisms include repetitive activities, weak enemy AI, an underwhelming skill system and changes to hunting and fishing compared to earlier entries. Those hesitant to buy the game are advised to read the discussion in full. 

In any case, the game remains recognisably Ubisoft, with a large map and numerous activities: a 25-hour campaign stretches to 60-plus hours for completionists, making the discount a reasonable gamble despite the game's flaws.