Far Cry 3: Classic Edition is about to look much smoother on modern gaming systems. Ubisoft has confirmed that a performance update is coming later this week, allowing the game to run at 60 frames per second.
Players will be able to revisit the beautiful and dangerous Rook Islands with this new visual upgrade. The higher frame rate will make the action feel more responsive and the scenery look even more stunning. The clear blue waters and golden beaches will appear more inviting than ever, though the local pirates remain just as deadly.
This 60fps update for Far Cry 3: Classic Edition is scheduled to launch on January 21st for current generation consoles. A short teaser video has been released to show off the improvements.
It appears that Far Cry 3 won’t be the only game receiving this treatment. Ubisoft recently hinted that other titles in the series might also get similar upgrades. The company shared a post containing several emojis that fans interpreted as clues for upcoming updates.
The social media post included symbols like a palm tree, a dragon, and an hourglass. These emojis seemed to suggest that Far Cry 3: Classic Edition, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic, and Far Cry Primal would all receive 60fps updates.
When a fan commented listing those three specific games with 60fps improvements, Ubisoft responded by awarding a gold star emoji. This interaction strongly confirmed that the upgrades are indeed happening for all three titles.
It is now a matter of time rather than speculation. Fans should stay tuned for official announcements. In a later update, Ubisoft officially announced that Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon will also receive its 60fps upgrade on the same date, January 21st.
If you have never played Far Cry 3 before, it is highly recommended. The game features the memorable pirate antagonist Vaas, who is widely considered one of the best villains in gaming history. The Rook Islands are a hostile environment, but they are also incredibly beautiful to explore.
Our original review of Far Cry 3 noted that the game successfully delivered on the promise of an open-world shooter. The review stated that Far Cry 3 changed the perception of the series, becoming the new apex predator in the genre of open-world shooters. It advised players to hunt down the game as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Ubisoft is also fueling rumors about a potential remake of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag. Earlier this month, the company reuploaded a large collection of sea shanties from the game to its YouTube music channel. Many fans assumed this was preparation for a remake of the popular pirate adventure game.
Ubisoft later claimed that the music reuploads were due to technical issues. However, many people in the gaming community remain skeptical of this explanation and believe a remake might still be in development.
