Learn everything there is to know about Ubisoft's impressive shooter

Jun 7, 2012 09:41 GMT  ·  By

Far Cry 3 was one of the games showcased by Ubisoft during its E3 2012 press conference, with the French company revealing not just an array of details and a new video of its single-player campaign, but also a special 4-player cooperative one that will be present in the regular game.

Far Cry 3 is set to deliver a new installment in Ubisoft’s gorgeous shooter series and, as we saw from previous screenshots and videos, it’s going to feature not just great graphics, but also a very intense story filled with all sorts of outlandish moments.

Ubisoft emphasized this crazy nature by showing off a new video with the single-player campaign, as well as a trailer for the game’s separate cooperative campaign that supports up to four players.

Before you enjoy the videos below, check out the game’s array of features in this new list from Ubisoft.

AN OPEN-WORLD FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER Create your own FPS action and adventure. Customize your weapons, your skills and your approach to each mission, whether you favor intense run-and-gun action, stealthy close-up takedowns, or long range sniping.

AN ISLAND OF DANGER AND DISCOVERY

Explore a diverse island playground, from mountain ranges to swampy grasslands and white sandy beaches. Discover relics, hunt exotic animals, play mini-games, and travel fast by land, sea or air. Fight your way through the island’s towns, temples, river ports and more.

UNCOVER A MEMORABLE STORY AND AN INSANE CAST OF CHARACTERS

Encounter an engaging and disturbed cast of characters as you take a gritty journey into the dark side of humanity, written by a Writer’s Guild award-winner.

A DIFFERENT BREED OF MULTIPLAYER

Innovative multiplayer rewards skill and team play. To level-up, players must support each other by boosting with battle cries, reviving teammates, and calling-in team support weapons. After each match, choose to punish or show mercy for your foes in fun and twisted ways with interactive cut scenes.

USE THE MAP EDITOR TO CREATE AND ACCESS NEW CONTENT

The powerful and easy-to-use Far Cry map editor is back, with new and improved features. A community of mapmakers ensures a constant stream of new content, with the best showcased for the world to enjoy. Using map template tools, you can make amazing maps quickly and easily.

CUTTING EDGE GRAPHICS AND GAMEPLAY

Far Cry 3 is being developed by the world-class game designers who brought you such critically acclaimed titles as Assassin’s Creed 2, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, and World in Conflict.

Far Cry 3 is out for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on September 4, in North America, and September 6 in the rest of the world.

Until then, check out the two trailers below.