Far Cry 6
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon RX 460 · Ryzen 3 1200
- Recommended
- Radeon RX Vega 64 · Ryzen 5 3600X
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~33 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Release
- May 11, 2023
- Developer
- Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Berlin
- Publisher
- Ubisoft
Lead the revolution in this first-person open world guerrilla shooter. Fight with improvised weapons, travel however you can, and build your rebel network to take down Castillo's regime.
Open WorldFPSAction-AdventureShooterActionAdventureMultiplayerExplorationFirst-PersonCrafting
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What you need for Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6 needs about a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6700 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Core i7-11700K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Ryzen 5 5500 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Far Cry 6 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 40 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 74 | 52 | 31 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 143 | 100 | 60 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 186 | 130 | 78 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 215 | 129 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Far Cry 6 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (20H1 version or newer, 64-bit versions) | Windows 10 (20H1 version or newer, 64-bit versions) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 @ 3. GHz or Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.1 GHz (AVX, AVX2 and SSE 4.2 support required) | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Core i7-7700 @ 3.6 GHz (AVX, AVX2 and SSE 4.2 support required) |
| Graphics | AMD RX 460 (4 GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) | AMD RX Vega 64 (8 GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8 GB) |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 170 GB | 170 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | Please note that the minimum requirement for running the HD Texture Pack for Far Cry 6 is 12GB of VRAM. For 4K configurations, you will need 16GB of VRAM. If you download and run the HD Texture Pack with lower VRAM capabilities, you will encounter performance issues while playing. | Please note that the minimum requirement for running the HD Texture Pack for Far Cry 6 is 12GB of VRAM. For 4K configurations, you will need 16GB of VRAM. If you download and run the HD Texture Pack with lower VRAM capabilities, you will encounter performance issues while playing. |
Source: Steam.
Far Cry 6 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Controller glyphs do not match Steam Deck device
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
Steam Machine · playable
- !Controller glyphs do not match device
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 high | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 8
- Steam achievements
- 99
- Series
- Far Cry
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsCaptions availableIn-App PurchasesDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportPartial Controller SupportHDR available
- Languages (14)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America
Latest news & patches
- Steam Achievements Are Here for Far Cry 6!2024-12-17
- Far Cry: 20th Anniversary Celebration2024-03-14
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Far Cry 6 run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Far Cry 6's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~37 fps at 1080p medium (range 30–45, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 8 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Far Cry 6 run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Far Cry 6 Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the high preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Far Cry 6 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6700 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 5600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5070. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Far Cry 6 by brand.
Can I run Far Cry 6 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~39 fps at 1080p low. Far Cry 6 on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Far Cry 6 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Far Cry 6. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 4 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does Far Cry 6 take?
Far Cry 6 needs 170 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 (20H1 version or newer, 64-bit versions).