Today, Ubisoft® announced that Far Cry 5 will be available to play for free from August 5 – 9 on Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC, and Stadia. Players will have access to the entire game in solo and two-player co-op.
New players will be able to pre-load the game starting at 9 a.m. PDT. In conjunction with the Free Weekend, there will be discounts on Far Cry 5’s Standard and Gold Editions.
Players can access the Free Weekend during the following times per platform:
- PC via Ubisoft Store: August 5 at 6 a.m. PDT
- PC via Epic Games Store: August 5 at10 a.m. PDT
- PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4: August 5 at 12:01 a.m. PDT
- Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One: August 5 at 12:01 a.m. PDT
- Stadia: August 5 at 10 a.m. PDT
Players who want to continue their fight against The Father in Far Cry 5 will get to keep their game progression and enjoy discounts on the game and Season Pass during the Free Weekend:
- PC via Ubisoft Store, Stadia and Steam: 85 percent off of the Standard Edition, 80 percent off of the Gold Edition and 70 percent off of the Season Pass
- PC via Epic Games Store: 80 percent off of the Standard and Gold Editions and 75 percent off of the Season Pass
- PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4: 80 percent off of the Standard Edition, 75 percent off of the Gold Edition and 50 percent off of the Season Pass
- Xbox Series X | S and Xbox One: 85 percent off of the Standard Edition, 80 percent off of the Gold Edition and 50% off of the Season Pass
More information about the Far Cry 5 Free Weekend can be found at https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/far-cry/far-cry-5#3oogDtGxaHHAz2DdehJBMn
About Far Cry 5
Far Cry 5, developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with Associate Ubisoft studios, Toronto, Kiev, Shanghai, Reflections, Bucharest and Pune, is a first-person shooter set in a completely open world. Players will have the freedom of choice, wrapped in an immersive story with memorable characters, where they can experience Far Cry Moments: unpredictable and unforgettable moments in the game – like getting attacked by a bear while quietly fishing or being rescued by Boomer at just the right time. Players can play any way they want, including recruiting Guns for Hire, Fangs for Hire and a Friend for Hire, which allows players to play the entire game in co-op, a franchise first.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
