Ubsioft's Far Cry franchise has been around for over twenty years now, and, for the most part, it has followed a specific formula the whole way. While Far Cry 5 broke some of those traditions, the series as a whole has nonetheless followed a particular set of rules that sees certain features added to almost every game, establishing the franchise's well-known identity and setting it apart from other open-world first-person shooters. These traditions are what make Far Cry what it is, and that formula is likely never going to change, especially as Ubisoft attempted an overhaul with its Assassin's Creed franchise, only to see a significant portion of its fan base more inclined to its classic formula.