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Far Cry 3

Stranded on the Rook Islands as Jason Brody, fight your way through a lawless tropical open world using a powerful arsenal to save your friends and escape the madness of this acclaimed visceral FPS.

macOS

Playable

Recommendations

121,783

Released

2012

Playing Far Cry 3 on macOS

Far Cry 3 has been tested and is playable on macOS using any of the methods below:

CrossOver Playable

Far Cry 3 is playable on macOS using CrossOver. CrossOver is the most popular way to play Windows games on macOS.

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Parallels Playable

Far Cry 3 is playable on macOS using Parallels. Parallels is virtual machine software that lets you run Windows on macOS.

See playability reports below for more information.

Playability Reports

Parallels
Excellent
1440p < 1 Hour
Mac mini M4
  • 24GB RAM
  • 10-Core CPU
  • 10-Core GPU
  • macOS Sequoia
Method
  • Parallels (Windows) v20.4.1
  • Ubisoft Connect
Graphics
High
CrossOver
Poor
1440p < 1 Hour
Mac mini M4
  • 24GB RAM
  • 10-Core CPU
  • 10-Core GPU
  • macOS Sequoia
Method
Graphics
Low
Comments

At both 1080p and 1440p (which I started with), frame rate feels like it's around 25.

About Far Cry 3

Featured DLC

The co-op story is far from over. Hoyt’s privateers have ambushed the four survivors and taken them hostage. It’s up to you and your friends to escape an underground prison and find a way off this island of insanity.

This Free High Tides DLC Pack Includes:

  • 2 New Co-op Maps: Jailbreak & Redemption

  • 4 New Co-op Skins: "Warrior-ized" Leonard, Tisha, Callum & Mikhael


Digital Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition includes:

  • The Monkey Business Pack: Meet Hurk and his explosive bomb-carrying monkey in four heart-pounding missions and get two bonus ways to humiliate your friends in multiplayer.
  • The Lost Expeditions: Discover the secrets of the island’s lost World War II ruins in two suspenseful action missions, and unlock the power of a shotgun in a one-handed flare gun in multiplayer.
  • The Warrior Pack: Strike fear in your enemies with an exclusive dagger and get an early unlock of the tattoo editor in multiplayer.
  • The Predator Pack: Hunt four ferocious animals with the M-700 Predator Rifle in single-player and silently kill opponents with the unlocked Predator Bow in multiplayer.
  • The Survival Guide artbook (pdf file): Discover unique artwork and insider information to help you survive the insanity of the island.
  • The game soundtrack


About the Game

SURVIVE THE ISLAND OF INSANITY


You are Jason Brody, stranded on a lawless tropical archipelago. Confront the infamous Vaas Montenegro, make brutal choices, and fight to escape a descent into madness that will change Jason forever.

CHOOSE HOW YOU FIGHT


Assault outposts with rifles and explosives, snipe from the hills, or slip in with takedowns and stealth tools. Craft syringes and gear, upgrade skills, and use the environment to flip the odds.

DISCOVER A LETHAL PARADISE


Roam mountain ridges, swamps, and white sand beaches in a tropical playground packed with dangers and secrets. Hunt wildlife, track relics and loot, play side activities, and travel by land, sea, or air as you battle through towns, temples, and river ports.

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