Far Cry 5 is a first-person shooter video game set in the fictional Hope County, Montana. The game follows the player character, a junior deputy tasked with arresting Joseph Seed, the leader of a cult called Eden’s Gate. The game features an open world environment, which the player can explore freely on foot or by vehicle. The player can interact with non-playable characters, complete missions, and engage in combat with enemies.

The game features co-operative multiplayer, allowing players to team up and tackle missions together. In addition, the game also includes a multiplayer mode called “Arcade”, which allows players to create and share their own maps and game modes.

Far Cry 5’s setting and lore are heavily influenced by the cults and doomsday preppers prevalent in modern American society. The game explores themes of faith, fanaticism, and the effects of isolationism on a community. The game also incorporates elements of supernatural horror, as the cult leader is believed to possess mystical powers.

In terms of gameplay, Far Cry 5 offers a wide range of weapons and gadgets for the player to use. The game also introduces a new “Guns for Hire” system, where the player can recruit allies to fight alongside them. The game also features a variety of vehicles, including planes, boats, and cars, which the player can use to traverse the game’s vast open world.