Earlier this week, we reported on a Far Cry total conversion mod for Crysis, Far Cry Reloaded. Now I know that some were disappointed with that fan remake as – and even though it’s a fan WIP project – it did not look particularly impressive. However, another Fan Cry remake project that aims to bring Crytek’s classic shooter in CryEngine 5 is currently in progress, and it already looks better than the original version.
2Key [D. Ray] has been working on this project for a while and has recently shared a video, showcasing its latest build. Now the good news here is that this Far Cry Remake looks way better than both Far Cry Reloaded and the original Far Cry game.
2Key [D. Ray] took advantage of the new lighting system that CryEngine 5 uses, as well as the improved Ambient Occlusion effects, the amazing water tech that CryEngine 5 is well known for, as well as all the improved vegetation assets. The result is a Far Cry Remake that looks way more advanced than what Crytek initially presented, and something that will please all Far Cry fans out there.
Unfortunately, we don’t know whether the modder aims to release this project to the public, or whether he plans to add more maps to it than the Training level. Moreover, and while he used the shooting mechanics from Crysis 2/3, there aren’t any enemies to fight in this current version of this project.
I don’t know if the modder will be able to complete this Far Cry Remake project, however it would have been really cool if, after completing the Training level, he added some enemies to fight with clever AI behaviour (similar to what we’ve seen in the Crysis games). And after that, it would be even cooler to add destructible objects/buildings/trees so that it can give it a more “Crysis” feeling during firefights.
But anyway, enjoy the following video and stay tuned for more!
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Vaporware. No gameplay other than moving around. A level designer alone can’t make a game.
i think this game deserve remake.
Hopefully it never gets one because modern Ubisoft would bastardize it.
I can see the towers and quick travel map now.
I can see them removing the Trigen altogether because journos were too bad at the game to dispose of them quickly or with skill.
^THIS!
Rather just install graphics mods for the original and play it in 4K or higher res!
haha nice one.
I love the idea, but it’s just an empty map for the moment, let’s hope he can complete this someday, it has great potential
He’s using prebajed Cryengine lighting and it’s a remake, not a remaster.
Is the first far cry rights belong to Ubisoft?or crytek still have it?
No, it’s still under Ubisoft copyright, the entire saga is
Then the chance of a remake is slim to none,since Ubisoft rarely/never do remake…
They did FC Classic but only for consoles, and it was not good, only 1st perso models updated, and some features like QTE melee, but overall the game was inferior to the 2004 PC variant, especially on graphics
Non-destructible vegetation / environment? G.T.F.O.
We already have way too many postal card video games.
Also and BTW: Why are game engines still impeding players climb somewhat steep slopes and letting them slide like a barrel?
I’ll give you that it might be early stage, but it looks very “double A” quality still.
The steps sounds though…
Steps on grass = grass sounds
Steps on wood floor = hard brick floor sounds
Steps in sand = hard brick floor sounds
Steps in water = HARD F*CKING BRICK FLOOR SOUNDS
Err, the first one is from 2003, of course its instantly going to look better than the original. Using just the built in water and tree effects of Cryengine 5 is probably going to be instantly better than a game over 15 years old. Shame Cryengine is utter garbage though.