You Can Explore More Than Just Hope County in Far Cry: New Dawn on PS4

Check out new gameplay footage

by Stephen Tailby Fri 7th Dec 2018

Far Cry: New Dawn was one of the larger games to be announced during The Game Awards 2018, and while some felt an entry set in a post-apocalypse was a little uninspired, it's not looking too bad. This new gameplay video from Game Informer features about seven minutes of footage, and while it looks exactly as you're expecting, it sounds like it has its own ideas.

One tidbit that caught our attention is that you can take a companion character with you on expeditions outside of Hope County, Montana. Examples mentioned in the video include Louisiana, Arizona, and the west coast. You'll be able to explore these smaller areas and scout for supplies and resources.

The video is worth a watch if you're unsure about New Dawn. Will you be taking your chances in this game's nuclear America, or are you unconvinced? Fire off some saw blades in the comments below.

[source youtube.com]

Stephen has been part of the Push Square team for over six years, bringing boundless enthusiasm and a deep knowledge of video games to his role as Assistant Editor. Having grown up playing every PlayStation console to date, he's developed an eclectic taste, with particular passion for indie games, arcade racers, and puzzlers. He's also our go-to guy for Sonic-related matters, much to his delight/chagrin.

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BAMozzy
Fri 7th Dec 2018

I thought it looked OK - more grounded than Rage 2 - a lot more grounded! Perhaps not too 'ambitious' or 'different enough from Far Cry 5 - seems more of an small iteration than a 'new' release when you look at how different FC2 to FC3 to FC4 to FC5 were - even if they iterated on things, the change of setting made a big difference. Taking FC5 and altering its main map slightly - even if it does add a couple of new areas to explore doesn't feel quite 'new' yet - more of standalone DLC at the moment.

My feelings may change in the next few months before launch (maybe even afterwards) as we find out more about the changes and the game-play. It does seem more 'survival' with resources and more meaningful weapon upgrades - as well as the more 'crafted' weaponry than just FC5's.

I enjoyed FC5 so it may well appeal by the time it releases - just for the fun shooter these games are but with Metro, Anthem and then the Division and Days Gone all launching soon after, I don't know if this will be a day 1 yet.

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ShogunRok
Fri 7th Dec 2018

I think this looks decent enough.

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stueyd67
Fri 7th Dec 2018

Is this free with the Season Pass?

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carlos82
Fri 7th Dec 2018

Still not really convinced, probably because it looks too similar to Far Cry 5. I've said I got bored of that game before the end but I did really enjoy it for the first 15 to 20 hours as the gunplay is well done and a nice range of vehicles to control. My problem was how the story was presented and having to repeat busy work so that the story would continue and the map was far too big but all open worlds seem to fall into that trap. Which left me wanted to finish the main quest but not wanting to do tasks just for the sake of it inbetween the odd story mission been thrown at you.

I'll be waiting until Rage 2 releases to decide which if any of these I'll be getting but at the moment Rage 2 looks a lot more interesting

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SilentS
Fri 7th Dec 2018

@munkondi Just like how Activision can reskin CoD... As many times as people keep buying it.

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wiiware
Fri 7th Dec 2018

Okay, I'm a bit disappointed on this, I thought it will be a new games with new monster/mutant enemies like fallout rather than just another far cry with different map and story.

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NoCode23
Fri 7th Dec 2018

After watching the gameplay video i am officially hyped. Definitely looks like more Far Cry 5 fun. Let the next Far Cry game be all new. I will be happy to revisit Hope County, Montana and the new locations mentioned.

It is really great that this game is going to be released so soon after being announced. Also great is not one word about Battle Royal and that it is not an online only game with no npc's.

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Paranoimia
Fri 7th Dec 2018

@stueyd67 No, it's a new game. But it does have a lower price, $39.99.

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Paranoimia
Fri 7th Dec 2018

Love me some Far Cry. Will happily grab this.

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dd8900
Sat 8th Dec 2018

I'll be buying this day one. I never have enough Far Cry (except Primal).

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stueyd67
Sat 8th Dec 2018

@Paranoimia Cheers mate. Thanks for the reply.
I was hoping it was part of the Season Pass, but, hey-ho.

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Gmork___
Sat 8th Dec 2018

I think it looks great. Though i can get burnt out with farcrys gameplay loop i cabt help but love its silky smooth controls and im a total sucker for post apocalyptic anything. Day 1 for me.