Far Cry 5 on Windows: Download Guide, Tips and Features

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Far Cry 5 For Windows 10

Ready to fight a cult in 2025? Picture yourself in Hope County, Montana, taking down a fanatical doomsday sect with guns, guts, and grizzly allies.

You can download Far Cry 5 on Steam or the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and 11, loaded with the Gold Edition Update including all DLCs, also on Xbox and PS4.

Launched by Ubisoft on March 27, 2018, it’s holding a ‘Very Positive’ Steam rating as of March 2025, with the Gold Edition bundling the Season Pass, Hours of Darkness, Lost on Mars, and Dead Living Zombies, per Steam.

This guide covers installing Far Cry 5 on Windows, its key features, and tips for PC beginners. Share your fave Fangs for Hire in the comments, or contact us for help.

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How to Install Far Cry 5 on Windows 11 and 10

To play Far Cry 5 on your Windows PC, download it via Steam or the Microsoft Store. Follow the steps below:

Method 1: Steam
1. Visit the Steam page: Steam.
2. Click Add to Cart ($59.99 or on sale as of March 2025).
3. Sign into your Steam account (or create one).
4. Complete the purchase and click Install in your Steam Library.
5. Wait for the download to finish (about 40 GB base).
6. Launch it from your Steam Library or desktop shortcut.
Method 2: Microsoft Store
1. Visit the Microsoft Store page: Microsoft Store.
2. Click Buy ($59.99 or discounted as of March 2025).
3. Sign into your Microsoft account (or create one).
4. Install it via the Store app or Xbox app on your PC.
5. Wait for the download to finish (about 40 GB).
6. Launch it from the Start menu or desktop.

Quick Tip: 💡 Recruit Boomer early; he’s a stealthy scout.

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What is Far Cry 5 About?

Far Cry 5, launched in 2018 by Ubisoft, is an open-world FPS for Windows 10 and 11, where you play a deputy battling the Eden’s Gate cult in Montana to free Hope County.

Core Gameplay: Explore by foot, truck, or plane, team up with allies like Cheeseburger the bear, and take down Joseph Seed’s fanatics solo or in two-player co-op. The Gold Edition Update adds three DLCs, Vietnam, Mars, and zombies, for extra chaos.