| Console: | Microsoft Xbox 360 |
| TV Standard: | Region Not Set |
| Developer(s): | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher(s): | Ubisoft |
| Release Date: | 2008-10-21 |
| Players: | 16 |
| Co-op: | Yes |
| ESRB: | M - Mature 17+ |
| Type: | Shooter |
Far Cry 2 is an open world first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released on October 21, 2008 in North America,[1] October 23, 2008 in Australia,[2] and October 24, 2008 in Europe.[1][3] It was made available on Steam on October 22, 2008.[4] Crytek, the developers of the original game, were not involved in the development of Far Cry 2. It is the second installment of the main Far Cry series; the sequels Far Cry 3 and Far Cry 4 were released in 2012 and 2014, respectively.
Ubisoft has marketed Far Cry 2 as the true sequel to Far Cry, however the sequel has very few noticeable similarities to the original game. Instead, it features completely new characters and setting, as well as a new style of gameplay that allows the player greater freedom to explore different African landscapes such as deserts, jungles, and savannas. The game takes place in a modern-day Central African nation during civil war. The player takes control of a mercenary on a lengthy journey to locate and assassinate "The Jackal", a notorious gun runner. As of January 23, 2009, the game has sold 2.9 million copies.[5]
