Many players are currently spending their leisure time in Far Cry 5 and causing havoc in the fictional Hope County. However, some of them are not engaged with the campaign, side missions, or the arcade, but rather with the search for Bigfoot. Why are players so fascinated by this mythical creature?
Some players are currently dissecting every inch of the game world of Far Cry 5. They hope to stumble upon new clues regarding the legendary Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch. They are not only searching for new tracks but also trying to connect every new mystery with the mythical creature.
- But why have players committed themselves to this seemingly futile search?
- Why are they specifically looking for Bigfoot?
We have taken a closer look at this unusual fascination and found 5 reasons why players are searching for Bigfoot in Far Cry 5.
1. Digital Montana as the ideal Bigfoot hideout
The legend of Bigfoot, known as Sasquatch in Canada, is repeatedly associated with the Pacific Northwest of North America. Especially in Washington State and Canadian British Columbia, the mythical creature is said to appear.
Montana, which is also located at the Canadian border, is no less interesting than the other states and has many residents engaged in the search for Bigfoot. There is even an annual Bigfoot conference and several private research groups looking for the legend.
So what could be more natural than to pay respect to the Bigfoot-obsessed people of Montana in Ubisoft’s fictional version?
2. Players want to spend more time in the game world
Players often highlight the immersive game world of Far Cry 5, where they not only want to complete missions but also wander, hunt, or fish for hours.
Although there are some activities that can still be completed after the campaign at the end of Far Cry 5, some players wish to explore every little corner of the fictional Hope County without following any guidelines and leave no stone unturned.
This way, players are continuously discovering places and regions where the story of Far Cry 5 does not lead them. Occasionally, further clues about Bigfoot also come to light.
3. Far Cry 5 offers a new way to discover missions
Unlike previous Far Cry installments, the game world in Far Cry 5 is explored gradually. Side missions are unlocked organically this way. Instead of climbing towers to reveal the surroundings, players uncover the map piece by piece, depending on which direction they head.
While interesting places on the map are marked by cards found in the game world, it is designed for players to actively engage with and in Hope County.
Some missions may only become available after players have been alerted by an NPC. Perhaps there is also a quest that involves the sought-after Bigfoot?
4. Far Cry 5 is full of Easter eggs
The search for Easter eggs, the little hidden references, is incredibly popular among gamers. Not only do sleuths rejoice when they find one of these secrets themselves, but they also enjoy sharing them with the community.
In Far Cry 5, there are plenty of secrets and references to be found again. For example, an alleged pee tape of the US president or the short film about Far Cry 5 are featured.
However, the Far Cry series itself also gets its share of criticism. For example, an NPC at the beginning of the game mentions that we don’t have to worry about climbing any towers all the time. A little self-ironic wink from Ubisoft.
A further reference to Ubisoft titles wouldn’t be out of place, as mythical creatures have always been somewhat of a staple in the developer and publisher’s titles…
5. Mythical creatures have a tradition in Ubisoft titles
In other Ubisoft games, the icy relative of the Sasquatch, the Yeti, has always taken center stage. For Far Cry 4, the DLC Valley of the Yetis was released, while dedicated Steep players were inducted into the “Yeti Society”.
The first real Yeti hunt was in Ghost Recon: Wildlands, when players searched frantically for the mythical creature. And this was even before Ubisoft officially commissioned the search for the furry creature.
Clearly, the search for Bigfoot has now broken out in Far Cry. Looking for the cold-loving Yeti in the forests of digital Montana would simply be too silly.
Are you also caught up in the search for Sasquatch or could you care less about such digital scavenger hunts?
