Ubisoft

Picture this: it's 20 November 2014, and you've just picked up

Far Cry 4. You fancy running around the vast, mountainous setting of Kryat with some mates. Problem: you're the only person you know who's bought the game.


Actually, that's not a problem, as Sony has announced that PS4 owners of Ubisoft's upcoming open-world adventure can invite their friends to play with them, even if they don't have a copy of

Far Cry 4 themselves. Players will be able to join in the game's co-op mode after receiving an invite across PSN. The crossplay feature will be exclusive to PlayStation.

The game itself looks to be Far Cry 3 turned up to 11.

In-game footage shows a mix of the shooting, driving, and stealth mechanics the series is known for alongside new features including a squirrel suit to glide through ravines, and environmental tools, such as freeing an enraged elephant to rampage against its tormentors. The locations also seem a lot more varied than the initial launch trailer indicated, with grassier locales as well as the icy hellscapes previously seen.


Gamers will play Ajay Ghale -- seemingly at least half-Asian, presenting a much-needed step towards diversity for Ubisoft -- who travels to the Himalayan region of Kryat following his mother's dying wish. As with the previous game, the area is in the grip of a thoroughly unpleasant piece of work, this time the "despotic, self-appointed king" Pagan Min. Hurk, a popular if somewhat comedic character from the previous game's DLC, also returns and serves as the playable co-op character. Also, he has a gyrocopter, which might come in handy as you try to liberate Kryat from under Min's thumb.

Ubisoft plans both regular and limited editions of the game for release in November, the latter including three single player missions with Hurk and an exclusive weapon.

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