Far Cry 4, developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft, builds upon the open-world chaos of Far Cry 3 and transports players to the breathtaking yet dangerous region of Kyrat, a fictional country inspired by the Himalayas.
 

Players step into the role of Ajay Ghale, who returns to Kyrat to fulfill his mother’s final wish. Upon arrival, he is immediately drawn into a violent civil war between the tyrannical ruler Pagan Min and the rebel movement known as the Golden Path. Pagan Min stands out as one of the franchise’s most memorable villains—charismatic, unpredictable and deeply unsettling.
 

Kyrat is a vast, vertical open world filled with mountains, forests, temples and rural villages. Players can explore freely, liberate enemy outposts, capture bell towers, hunt wildlife and take on story missions in any order. Choices made during the campaign—such as siding with different rebel leaders—can influence certain outcomes and missions.
 

Combat is flexible and sandbox-driven. Players can engage enemies with firearms, bows, explosives, stealth takedowns or environmental hazards. Wildlife plays a major role, with dangerous animals like elephants, tigers and rhinos capable of turning battles into chaotic spectacles. Vehicles including gyrocopters, ATVs and trucks enhance traversal and combat variety.
 

Far Cry 4 introduces drop-in/drop-out co-op, allowing a second player to join the open world seamlessly. Side activities such as arena battles, karma events and Shangri-La mythological missions add variety and depth to the experience.
 

With its striking setting, refined gameplay systems and iconic antagonist, Far Cry 4 remains one of the most beloved entries in the Far Cry series.