The Far Cry 6 Gold Edition is the Best Bang for Your Buck

As a long-time fan of Ubisoft‘s Far Cry franchise, I‘ve been eagerly anticipating Far Cry 6 to see how the new tropical setting of Yara pushes the boundaries of the series. With Ubisoft offering several editions of the game, I‘ve done a deep dive on the inclusions and value proposition of each version to determine which is truly worth your hard-earned cash. After extensive research and hands-on time with the content, I confidently recommend the Gold Edition as the ideal pick for most gamers.

Here‘s a comprehensive look at what you‘ll get with each edition of Far Cry 6, along with my expert verdict on their value:

Breakdown of Far Cry 6 Editions

Note: Prices are for the PlayStation 5 versions but are similar across platforms

Here‘s Why the Gold Edition is the Best Option:

You Get the Most Content for the Money – The Season Pass bundled with the Gold Edition provides 3 meaty DLC story expansions, taking you on 15 hours of additional missions and content as you step into the shoes of fan-favorite villains like Vaas and Pagan Min. And on top of that, you get an entire remastered game in Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. No other edition matches the sheer amount of content for under $100.

The DLC Expansions Are High-Quality – Ubisoft could have easily phoned it in, but the three DLCs included in the Season Pass demonstrate a clear passion project. The writing and performances are superb, with Villain protagonists that are arguably better than the base game. The Blood Dragon game still holds up as a hilarious and neon-drenched retro shooter.

You Get the Most Immersive Far Cry Experience – By playing the base game and then continuing the adventure into the DLCs and Blood Dragon, you truly get to live and breathe the Far Cry universe. The expansions don‘t feel disjointed, but rather natural extensions that let you extend the stay in paradise.

Excellent Value Compared to Other AAA Titles – Looking at pricing trends across the industry, the amount of content provided in the Gold Edition is a steal at just under $100. Sony‘s revamped The Last of Us Part 1 is a shorter 15-20 hour game but costs $69.99 for just the base game. The Gold Edition gives you over double the content for only $30 more.

Ideal for Both Casual and Hardcore Fans – The add-on content caters to all players. If you just casually complete the base game, you‘ll have plenty of new adventures to come back to down the road. Meanwhile completionists can sink their teeth into hours of additional challenges and content.

Positive Player Reception – The DLC expansions average a ‘Very Positive‘ rating on Steam from over 15,000 user reviews. Players praise the quality and quantity of content, agreeing that the additional stories are meaty and enrich the main game.

The Verdict: Pick the Gold Edition for the Complete Far Cry 6 Experience

While the Standard Edition gets you in the door to experience Far Cry 6‘s chaotic guerilla revolution in Yara, I highly recommend upgrading to the Gold Edition to get the full saga and best overall value.

The quality and quantity of bonus content in the Season Pass and standalone Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon remake is substantial, adding over 15 hours of additional high-quality gameplay and stories. This lets you extend your stay in paradise while getting your money‘s worth.

For just $40 more than the base game, the Gold Edition essentially doubles your playtime and content. Given the high review scores and positive reception for the DLC expansions, that‘s an absolute bargain in today‘s landscape of shorter $70 AAA games.

So rally your makeshift militia, pet your rooster named Chicharrón, and prepare for an epic extended vacation to the war-torn beaches of Yara with Far Cry 6‘s Gold Edition. Just watch out for deadly crocodiles, fascists, and tropical storms along the way. Happy hunting, amigos!