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Far Cry® Primal

First-person Stone Age action in an open world of predators

Ubisoft · Released Feb 29, 2016

ActionAdventure

Third-party account required DRM declared on Steam

Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 42K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 281 in 30 days
Players
264
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Mar 16, 2022
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 460
4 GB RAM · 20 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 74/100 (critic reviews)

What is Far Cry® Primal?

A single-player, first-person action-adventure set in the Stone Age open world of Oros. As Takkar, the last survivor of his hunting group, you explore, hunt wildlife, gather resources, craft weapons, and fight predators and rival tribes.

For you if...

  • +you want open-world exploration centered on hunting and crafting
  • +you prefer primitive weapons and tamed beasts over guns
  • +you enjoy single-player stealth and action in a prehistoric setting

Not for you if...

  • −you want cooperative or multiplayer modes
  • −you prefer modern firearms and vehicles
  • −you dislike hunting, gathering, and crafting for upgrades

What players say

86% of 41,524 reviews are positive · 90% of 281 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the Stone Age world, primitive combat, hunting, crafting, and taming beasts. The dominant complaint is the required Ubisoft account and launcher, with recent players reporting sign-in problems that can prevent the game from starting; some also object to its DRM.

Players over time

▼ -47% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 808 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Sep 30, 2026487
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Sep 28, 2026534
Sep 27, 2026591
Sep 26, 2026547
Sep 25, 2026508
Sep 24, 2026479
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Sep 23, 2026506
Sep 22, 2026501
Sep 21, 2026808

How many players finish Far Cry® Primal?

9.0% of Steam players have unlocked «Evolution in Action», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Far Cry® Primal screenshot 1

Far Cry® Primal system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 460, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
Processor
Intel Core i3-550 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1GB VRAM) or equivalent
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
Notes
Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM) or better, HD 7000 / 200 / 300 / Fury X series, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 (1 GB VRAM) or better, GTX 500 / 600 / 700 / 900 / TITAN series. Note: This product supports 64-bit operating systems only. Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not officially supported. For the most up-to-date requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website at . HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS AND A VALID UPLAY ACCOUNT REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE GAME AFTER INSTALLATION, TO AUTHENTICATE YOUR SYSTEM AND CONTINUE GAMEPLAY AFTER ANY RE-ACTIVATION, TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES AND TO UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. SUCH CONTENT MAY ONLY BE UNLOCKED ONE SINGLE TIME WITH A UNIQUE KEY. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 13 TO CREATE A UPLAY ACCOUNT WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT. UBISOFT MAY CANCEL ACCESS TO ONE OR MORE SPECIFIC ONLINE FEATURES UPON 30-DAYS PRIOR NOTICE, PUBLISHED AT . Game contains Denuvo anti-tamper technology.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
Processor
Intel Core i7-2600K | AMD FX-8350 or equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 280X or equivalent
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
Notes
Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM) or better, HD 7000 / 200 / 300 / Fury X series, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 (1 GB VRAM) or better, GTX 500 / 600 / 700 / 900 / TITAN series. Note: This product supports 64-bit operating systems only. Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not officially supported. For the most up-to-date requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website at . HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS AND A VALID UPLAY ACCOUNT REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE GAME AFTER INSTALLATION, TO AUTHENTICATE YOUR SYSTEM AND CONTINUE GAMEPLAY AFTER ANY RE-ACTIVATION, TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES AND TO UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. SUCH CONTENT MAY ONLY BE UNLOCKED ONE SINGLE TIME WITH A UNIQUE KEY. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 13 TO CREATE A UPLAY ACCOUNT WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT. UBISOFT MAY CANCEL ACCESS TO ONE OR MORE SPECIFIC ONLINE FEATURES UPON 30-DAYS PRIOR NOTICE, PUBLISHED AT . Game contains Denuvo anti-tamper technology.

Does Far Cry® Primal have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Far Cry® Primal run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • First time setup requires active internet connection
  • Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM
Denuvo Anti-tamper - 5 different PC within a day machine activation limit
Third-party account
Uplay (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
55
Steam features
Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Danish, Spanish - Latin America.

Does Far Cry® Primal use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

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