{"id":320936,"date":"2026-03-21T03:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T03:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=320936"},"modified":"2026-03-21T03:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T03:13:22","slug":"is-far-cry-6-not-canon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-far-cry-6-not-canon\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Far Cry 6 not canon?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\n<h1>Is Far Cry 6 Not Canon?<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\n<p>The answer to whether <strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> is not <strong>canon<\/strong> is straightforward: <strong>no, it is not<\/strong>. The <strong>Far Cry series<\/strong> is known for its complex and interconnected storyline, with <strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> being a significant part of the overall narrative, connecting various games in the series, including <strong>Far Cry 3<\/strong>, <strong>Far Cry 4<\/strong>, and <strong>Far Cry 5<\/strong>, through its base game and DLCs. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Which_Far_Cry_is_Canon\"><\/span>1. Which Far Cry is Canon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>canonical status<\/strong> of the <strong>Far Cry series<\/strong> is complex, with all games taking place in the same universe but in different timelines, making each game, including <strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong>, part of the overall <strong>canon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_Far_Cry_6_in_a_Different_Universe\"><\/span>2. Is Far Cry 6 in a Different Universe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>, it has been confirmed that all <strong>Far Cry games<\/strong>, including <strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong>, take place in the same universe, just in different <strong>timelines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_Far_Cry_6_the_Vanishing_Canon\"><\/span>3. Is Far Cry 6 the Vanishing Canon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Vanishing<\/strong> is a crossover mission in <strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> that is not considered <strong>canon<\/strong> to either the <strong>Far Cry<\/strong> or <strong>Stranger Things<\/strong> franchises.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Is_Far_Cry_6_Connected_to_the_Other_Games\"><\/span>4. Is Far Cry 6 Connected to the Other Games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, <strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> connects all the games in the series like never before, potentially setting the stage for <strong>Far Cry 7<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_Far_Cry_6_and_5_Connected\"><\/span>5. Is Far Cry 6 and 5 Connected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is a connection between <strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> and <strong>Far Cry 5<\/strong>, particularly through the event known as <strong>The Collapse<\/strong>, but the timing and direct connections are still somewhat ambiguous.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Is_Far_Cry_4_and_6_Connected\"><\/span>6. Is Far Cry 4 and 6 Connected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong>&#8216;s <strong>Pagan Min DLC<\/strong> serves as a connection point between <strong>Far Cry 4<\/strong> and <strong>Far Cry 5<\/strong>, and indirectly to <strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> through the <strong>Vaas-Juan relationship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Is_Dani_Male_or_Female_in_Far_Cry_6_Canon\"><\/span>7. Is Dani Male or Female in Far Cry 6 Canon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both the <strong>male and female versions<\/strong> of <strong>Dani Rojas<\/strong> in <strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> are considered <strong>canon<\/strong>, with the choice being purely <strong>cosmetic<\/strong> and not affecting the story or gameplay.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Is_Far_Cry_6_Lost_Between_Two_Worlds\"><\/span>8. Is Far Cry 6 Lost Between Two Worlds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lost Between Worlds<\/strong> is a DLC for <strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> that offers a unique gameplay experience with new lore and challenges, not indicating that the game itself is lost between two worlds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Does_Far_Cry_6_Never_End\"><\/span>9. Does Far Cry 6 Never End?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The narrative of <strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> continues even after the credits, with a mysterious conversation between <strong>Juan<\/strong> and a character called <strong>Smuggler<\/strong>, leaving room for further story development.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Are_Far_Cry_3_and_6_Connected\"><\/span>10. Are Far Cry 3 and 6 Connected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> is considered a <strong>prequel<\/strong> to <strong>Far Cry 3<\/strong>, connecting the two games in the series timeline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_How_Does_Far_Cry_6_Fit_into_the_Timeline\"><\/span>11. How Does Far Cry 6 Fit into the Timeline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> takes place in <strong>2021<\/strong> in the fictional Caribbean island nation of <strong>Yara<\/strong>, ruled by dictator <strong>Ant\u00f3n Castillo<\/strong>, and is connected to the overall <strong>Far Cry<\/strong> timeline through various events and characters.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Is_Far_Cry_6_a_Prequel_to_5\"><\/span>12. Is Far Cry 6 a Prequel to 5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> is the successor to <strong>Far Cry 5<\/strong> but not a direct prequel, set in a different location and time, exploring different themes and storylines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Is_Far_Cry_7_a_Thing\"><\/span>13. Is Far Cry 7 a Thing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, <strong>Far Cry 7<\/strong> is in development, scheduled for release in <strong>2025<\/strong>, with new story details, villains, and gameplay mechanics, marking a significant shift for the series.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Where_Will_Far_Cry_7_Take_Place\"><\/span>14. Where Will Far Cry 7 Take Place?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The location of <strong>Far Cry 7<\/strong> is not confirmed, with rumors suggesting significant changes in story and gameplay, but no official details on the setting have been released.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Why_Has_Far_Cry_6_Gone_to_3rd_Person\"><\/span>15. Why Has Far Cry 6 Gone to 3rd Person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Far Cry 6<\/strong> features <strong>third-person cutscenes<\/strong> to better highlight <strong>Dani<\/strong> as a character and for gameplay reasons, making a seamless transition from first-person gameplay to third-person cinematic experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Far Cry 6 Not Canon? The answer to whether Far Cry 6 is not canon is straightforward: no, it is not. The Far Cry series is known for its complex and interconnected storyline, with Far Cry 6 being a significant part of the overall narrative, connecting various games in the series, including Far Cry &#8230; <a title=\"Is Far Cry 6 not canon?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-far-cry-6-not-canon\/\" aria-label=\"More on Is Far Cry 6 not canon?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-320936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=320936"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320936\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=320936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=320936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=320936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}