Who Dropped the Nukes in Far Cry 5?

The nuke ending in Far Cry 5 was indeed a pivotal moment, and it was Joseph Seed himself who set off the nukes, but not as part of a nuclear war. This event, known as The Collapse, occurred due to escalating tensions between major world superpowers, ultimately leading to nuclear strikes on the United States, with the cult controlling three missile silos without any visible warheads.

Understanding the Far Cry 5 Universe

To delve deeper into the dynamics of the game and its storyline, let’s address some frequently asked questions:

FAQs

1. What is The Collapse in Far Cry 5? The Collapse refers to a global nuclear catastrophe that occurred in September 2018, during the events of Far Cry 5, as a result of escalating tensions between major world superpowers.

2. Who survived the nuke in Far Cry 5? Only a handful of characters survived, including Nick & Kim Rye, their daughter Carmina Rye, Hurk, Sharkey, Grace Armstrong, and Pastor Jerome.

3. Why did Pagan Min threaten to nuke Montana? Pagan Min’s threat was a reaction to America’s interference in his personal life and country, leading him to target the United States, specifically somewhere near Montana.

4. Can you avoid killing Eli in Far Cry 5? While you cannot save Eli, you don’t necessarily have to kill him; letting the clock run down will trigger a game over, prompting you to replay the scene.

5. Is there a connection between Pagan Min and the nuke in Far Cry 5? According to some theories, Pagan Min might have been involved in the events leading to the nuke, potentially as part of a larger storyline connecting the Far Cry series.

6. Can you continue playing Far Cry 5 after the ending? Yes, after completing the main story with the Resist ending, you can start a New Game+, keeping your previously gathered experience and weapons.

7. What happens if you shoot Pagan Min? Shooting Pagan Min results in his death, followed by a radio conversation with the Golden Path leader, discussing your success and the absence of Lakshmana.

8. Is Pagan Min Ajay’s dad? No, Mohan Ghale is Ajay’s biological father, while Pagan Min is the father of Ajay’s half-sister, Lakshmana.

9. Why is Pagan Min white in some depictions? Pagan Min is not white; the confusion might stem from his appearance in certain artworks or his British accent, given his background as a product of British-ruled Hong Kong.

10. Is the Marshal dead in Far Cry 5? The Marshal, Burke, kills himself, which might seem unexpected but is a pivotal moment in the game’s storyline.

11. What happens to Joseph Seed? Joseph Seed realizes the gravity of his actions and, depending on the player’s choice, either dies or lives with the guilt, with his body disappearing if he is killed.

12. Who dies in Far Cry 6? The main ending of Far Cry 6 sees Diego die at the hands of his father, Anton, in a final lesson about the inevitability of death.

13. Why does Far Cry 5 end with a nuclear catastrophe? The ending is designed to be uncomfortable and thought-provoking, highlighting the lack of a clear right or wrong solution in the face of extreme situations like those posed by Joseph Seed and his cult.

14. How old is Hurk in Far Cry 5? Hurk is 46 years old in Far Cry 5, as deduced from his mother Adelaide’s age and the fact that she had him in her 20s.

15. Why didn’t the military intervene in Far Cry 5? The military’s absence is largely due to Hope County’s isolation and the cult’s efforts to cut off all communication and destroy roadways, making external intervention difficult.