Ubisoft has announced free updates to bring several older Far Cry titles up to 60 frames per second on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. These patches, set to release on January 21, target Far Cry 3 Classic, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition, and Far Cry Primal. The moves continue the publisher's efforts to enhance its back catalog for modern hardware.
Returning to older games can sometimes mean dealing with performance issues, such as choppy frame rates that make replays less enjoyable. Ubisoft is addressing this for some of its past titles by releasing free patches to unlock 60fps on current-generation consoles.
Over the recent weekend, Ubisoft revealed that Far Cry 3 Classic will receive an update on January 21, enabling smoother 60fps performance on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This applies to the remastered version of the tropical shooter. Just prior, on January 19, the company announced a similar 60fps patch for Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition on the same platforms. Additionally, on Tuesday, Far Cry Primal—the caveman-themed spin-off—joined the list with its own 60fps update arriving January 21.
These enhancements build on Ubisoft's previous work. In December 2025, the original Division received a 60fps unlock for PS5. Far Cry 4 was updated last year for current-gen consoles, now running at 60fps. In 2024, Assassin's Creed Syndicate got a free 60fps patch, while Far Cry 5 benefited from one the year before on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Such updates are not mandatory for publishers, and many do not pursue them, as evidenced by fan requests in comments on Ubisoft's announcements. However, when feasible, they allow older games to perform comparably to modern releases. This could boost sales of back-catalog titles, especially with projects like the upcoming Far Cry TV show on FX potentially drawing new interest.
For players sensitive to frame rates, these changes make revisiting PS4-era Ubisoft games more appealing, avoiding the discomfort of 30fps experiences. Emulation options remain limited for PS4 titles, underscoring the value of official patches.
