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Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3 is a 2012 first-person shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Far Cry 3 is a 2012 open-world first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal. It follows Jason Brody as he fights to rescue his friends on the fictional Rook Islands.

What it is

Far Cry 3 is the third main installment in the Far Cry series. It is set on the tropical Rook Islands and uses an open-world first-person shooter structure. The game includes a single-player campaign, a co-op mode for up to four players, and multiplayer features.

Why it matters

The game is widely noted for its open-world design, setting, and story. Its main antagonist, Vaas Montenegro, became one of the most recognized characters in the series. Far Cry 3 was released in Canada on December 4, 2012, and later received a Classic Edition for newer consoles.

Key details

The player controls Jason Brody, who is stranded after a vacation goes wrong. The story involves his efforts to rescue his friends while navigating conflicts between pirates and local groups. The game was developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft in 2012 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows.

In short

  • Far Cry 3 is an open-world first-person shooter set on the Rook Islands.
  • The story follows Jason Brody rescuing his friends after a vacation goes wrong.
  • Vaas Montenegro is the game's most famous villain.
  • It includes a co-op campaign mode and was released in 2012.
Canadian angle

Far Cry 3 was released in Canada on December 4, 2012, making it relevant to Canadian players and the Canadian release market.

Quick questions

What is Far Cry 3 about?
It follows Jason Brody, who is stranded on the Rook Islands after a vacation goes wrong and must rescue his friends while surviving pirates and other dangers.
Who is the villain in Far Cry 3?
Vaas Montenegro is the best-known main villain in Far Cry 3.
Is Far Cry 3 open world?
Yes. The game is described as an open-world first-person shooter set on the freely explorable Rook Islands.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Far_Cry_3
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release year, series position, and Rook Islands setting.
  2. Far Cry Wiki — https://farcry.fandom.com/wiki/Far_Cry_3
    Supports: Open-world description, release dates, setting, story premise, and co-op mode.
  3. Giant Bomb — https://www.giantbomb.com/far-cry-3/3030-32933/
    Supports: Open-world description, Jason Brody premise, and four-player co-op campaign.
  4. IGN — https://www.ign.com/games/far-cry-3
    Supports: Initial release year and co-op feature listing.
  5. Wired — https://www.wired.com/2013/01/far-cry-3-review/
    Supports: Jason Brody story context and Vaas as the main antagonist early in the game.