Far Cry 2 (commonly abbreviated as
FC2) is an
open world first-person shooter developed by
Ubisoft Montreal and published by
Ubisoft. It was released on October 21,
2008 in North America It was made available on
Steam on October 22, 2008.
Crytek, the developers of the original game, were not involved in the development of
Far Cry 2.
Ubisoft has marketed
Far Cry 2 as the true sequel to
Far Cry, however the sequel has very few noticeable similarities to the original game. Instead, it features completely new characters and setting, as well as a new style of gameplay that allows the player greater freedom to explore different African landscapes such as deserts, jungles, and savannas. The game takes place in a modern-day
Central African nation in a state of anarchy and civil war. The player takes control of a mercenary on a lengthy journey to locate and assassinate "The Jackal", a notorious
arms dealer. As of January 23, 2009, the game has sold 2.9 million copies.
Gameplay
Far Cry 2 is a sequel to the original
Far Cry. The game features an
open-ended experience. Players are able to ally...
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