Ubisoft Announces 60 FPS Updates for Far Cry Classics

Ubisoft announced updates for three classic Far Cry titles this week, enabling them to run at 60 frames per second on current-generation consoles, beginning with Far Cry 3 on January 21, 2026. The enhancements aim to improve performance and visuals for the long-standing open-world shooter series, which originated on platforms like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 over a decade ago.

The updates target Far Cry 3, its standalone expansion Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and Far Cry Primal. Far Cry 3, released in 2012, follows a group of tourists captured on a fictional Pacific island, blending action, exploration, and survival elements in a tropical setting. Its 2018 Classic Edition for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One capped gameplay at 30 frames per second, but the new patch will deliver smoother 60 frames per second performance on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X/S. A trailer shared by PlayStation showcased the improved fluidity and subtle visual enhancements, making the 13-year-old game appear refreshed for modern hardware.

Ubisoft teased the news on its official X account with a cryptic post using emojis to spell out references to the games and "60 FPS." Fans quickly...