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Far Cry® Primal player count chart
Far Cry® Primal has a small but active player base. 419 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 23% on the month before).
History from Mar 1, 2016
Far Cry® Primal monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 336 | -26.8% | 644 |
| October 2026 | 459 | -16.39% | 1,144 |
| September 2026 | 549 | +3.83% | 1,139 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -27.69% | 1,097 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +21.95% | 1,517 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +14.87% | 1,244 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -27.32% | 1,083 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -68.28% | 1,490 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +62.19% | 4,697 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +56.29% | 2,896 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -2.32% | 1,853 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +0.74% | 1,897 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -78.54% | 1,883 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +131.13% | 8,776 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +69.51% | 3,797 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +172.17% | 2,240 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -17.95% | 823 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +70.87% | 1,003 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -34.71% | 587 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -40.38% | 899 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +119.83% | 1,508 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -22.92% | 686 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +14.84% | 890 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +14.64% | 775 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -35.43% | 676 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +120.42% | 1,047 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -58.11% | 475 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +24.21% | 1,134 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +19.66% | 913 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +42.62% | 763 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -33.21% | 535 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +9.88% | 801 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -34.03% | 729 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +39.52% | 1,105 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +2.86% | 792 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -30.19% | 770 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +110.9% | 1,103 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -50.8% | 523 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +102.86% | 1,063 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -31.68% | 524 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +108.42% | 767 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -17.86% | 368 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -48.92% | 448 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -24.07% | 877 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +196.92% | 1,155 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -50.38% | 389 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +8.29% | 784 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -6.34% | 724 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +109.49% | 773 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -47.59% | 369 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -48.42% | 704 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +134.54% | 1,365 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -12.22% | 582 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +96.74% | 663 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -28.45% | 337 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -41.64% | 471 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -25.9% | 807 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +7.5% | 1,089 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -16.83% | 1,013 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +15.78% | 1,218 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +146.37% | 1,052 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +7.56% | 427 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -3.87% | 397 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -56.93% | 413 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +9.1% | 959 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -9.66% | 879 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +54.69% | 973 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -38.03% | 629 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +47.31% | 1,015 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -46.96% | 689 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +42.75% | 1,299 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +11.52% | 910 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +7.79% | 816 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +79.81% | 757 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -46.09% | 421 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -66.74% | 781 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +248.89% | 2,348 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -45.06% | 673 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +29.22% | 1,225 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -53.25% | 948 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +32.98% | 2,028 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +30.9% | 1,525 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -25.27% | 1,165 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -15.78% | 1,559 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +151.15% | 1,851 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -35.24% | 737 |
| September 2019 | n/a | +159.82% | 1,138 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -53.65% | 438 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -0.32% | 945 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -20.4% | 948 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +49.25% | 1,191 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -67.09% | 798 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +48.05% | 2,425 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -22.04% | 1,638 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +89.79% | 2,101 |
| December 2018 | n/a | -22.42% | 1,107 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +317.25% | 1,427 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -60.73% | 342 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +2.11% | 871 |
| August 2018 | n/a | +34.54% | 853 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -8.65% | 634 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -50.11% | 694 |
| May 2018 | n/a | +14.96% | 1,391 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -49.98% | 1,210 |
| March 2018 | n/a | +112.94% | 2,419 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -42.16% | 1,136 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +77.42% | 1,964 |
| December 2017 | n/a | -21.66% | 1,107 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +236.43% | 1,413 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -6.67% | 420 |
| September 2017 | n/a | -4.05% | 450 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -59.67% | 469 |
| July 2017 | n/a | +2.02% | 1,163 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +91.6% | 1,140 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -52.09% | 595 |
| April 2017 | n/a | -75.12% | 1,242 |
| March 2017 | n/a | +418.81% | 4,991 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -67.22% | 962 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +9.8% | 2,935 |
| December 2016 | n/a | -20.71% | 2,673 |
| November 2016 | n/a | +482.21% | 3,371 |
| October 2016 | n/a | -29.56% | 579 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -61.5% | 822 |
| August 2016 | n/a | +27.69% | 2,135 |
| July 2016 | n/a | +37.05% | 1,672 |
| June 2016 | n/a | +15.86% | 1,220 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -57.57% | 1,053 |
| April 2016 | n/a | -83.21% | 2,482 |
| March 2016 | n/a | n/a | 14,786 |
How many people play Far Cry® Primal right now?
Right now, 419 players are in Far Cry® Primal on Steam. That makes it the #1,286 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 431 players. Today's peak is 28% below its 30-day average daily peak of 595.
Is Far Cry® Primal growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Far Cry® Primal averaged a daily peak of 595 players, down 23% compared with the 30 days before (770). Its highest point this month (898) is 52% below the same period last year (1,883). In its first month after release (Feb 29, 2016) it peaked at 14,786 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 14,786, set on Mar 1, 2016.
Best time to play Far Cry® Primal
Based on the last 14 days, Far Cry® Primal is busiest around 17:00 UTC (12 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 53% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Far Cry® Primal players by hour and weekday
When Far Cry® Primal has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Far Cry® Primal
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
- Developer
- Ubisoft
- Released
- Feb 29, 2016
- Genre
- Action, Adventure
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 19 languages
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Far Cry® Primal price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Far Cry® Primal is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 75% off (around $7.50), and the lowest we have recorded is $7.49.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Far Cry® Primal price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | 29,99€ | $33.48 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £24.99 | $33.45 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 39.99 | $28.43 | -5% |
| Australia | A$ 49.95 | $34.32 | +14% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 49.95 | $27.69 | -8% |
| Brazil | R$149,99 | $27.25 | -9% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 599.00 | $32.03 | +7% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $23.99 | $23.99 | -20% |
| Poland | 119,90 zł | $30.48 | +2% |
| Switzerland | CHF 29.90 | $36.51 | +22% |
| Norway | 339,00 kr | $35.96 | +20% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $23.99 | $23.99 | -20% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $29.99 | $29.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 539.00 | $32.59 | +9% |
| India | ₹2,099.00 | $22.35 | -25% |
| Indonesia | Rp 349 000 | $19.28 | -36% |
| China cheapest | ¥128.00 | $19.19 | -36% |
| Japan | ¥4,180 | $26.40 | -12% |
| South Korea | ₩ 34,000 | $25.02 | -17% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Far Cry® Primal reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Far Cry® Primal on Twitch
Twitch category "FAR CRY PRIMAL", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Far Cry® Primal Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 24 Oct 2026, with a peak of 2,904 viewers and 229 on average.
Far Cry® Primal streamers right now
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Average viewers while live.
Far Cry® Primal achievements
Far Cry® Primal has 55 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 10.8% of them; the rarest, SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST, is held by 0.3% of players.
This Way To OrosSurvive the mammoth hunt.38.3%- Spiritual AdvisorTensay joins the Wenja village.26.7%
- Home ImprovementBuild or upgrade any 2 village huts.24.9%
- SpearproofRepel the Udam attack.24.3%
- SubdivisionsYour Wenja tribe reaches a population of 20.23.9%
- MapmakerDiscover 15 hidden locations.22.1%
- Gray HuntressJayma joins the Wenja village.20.8%
- Mister Fix-ItWogah joins the Wenja village.20.5%
- DeadeyeKaroosh joins the Wenja village.20.4%
- Fancy FriendTame 1 rare beast.19.9%
- ArmorerUse the crafting ability 100 times to craft weapons or arrows.19.2%
- MenagerieTame 7 beasts.18.9%
- Sic 'EmEliminate 50 hostile targets using a tamed beast.18.8%
- VeterinarianHeal a tamed beast 25 times.18.4%
- SharpshooterEliminate 100 enemies using a bow.16.5%
- Twelve LaborsComplete any 12 specialist missions.15.3%
- LiberatorRescue a Wenja captive from the Izila.15.0%
- Here KittyTame the bloodfang sabretooth.13.7%
- UncagedEscape the Udam caverns.12.0%
- Killer's BeliefEliminate 25 enemies using any takedown.11.3%
- Outta My WayEliminate 25 enemies while riding any beast.11.3%
- Big TeddyTame the great scar bear.10.7%
- ConquestCapture all forts.10.6%
- Krati, Krati, Krati!Steal the Izila mask of Krati.10.4%
- SkirmishCapture 10 outposts.10.0%
- Good BoyTame the snowblood wolf.9.7%
- SkeweredEliminate 100 enemies using a spear.9.7%
- EndangeredFight the bloodtusk mammoth.9.2%
- Evolution in ActionComplete the mission, The Hunt for Ull.9.0%
- To AshComplete the mission, The Fall of Batari.8.6%
- BEES!Eliminate 10 enemies using sting bombs.8.1%
- Feathered FriendEliminate 15 enemies using your owl.7.8%
- And Stay DownEliminate 100 enemies using a club.7.6%
- Real Estate BaronComplete all hut upgrades.7.2%
- ExpansionCapture all outposts.5.9%
- Good NeighborComplete 15 "Help Wenja" quests.5.8%
- QuickdrawEliminate 15 enemies using throwing shards.5.5%
- BullseyeKill a target 70 feet away or more using an arrow.5.2%
- Bad TripInfluence 25 enemies using poison.4.7%
- Master TrackerComplete 5 "Beast Kill" quests.4.4%
- InflammableEliminate 50 enemies with fire.3.9%
- Tears of ShameKill and skin 1 tamed beast.3.6%
- Crush Your EnemiesComplete 10 "Tribal Clash" quests.3.6%
- Mark 4 WenjaDiscover the future past.3.2%
- David And GoliathEliminate 10 enemies using a sling.2.6%
- Cave HoarderPickup 80 collectibles.2.6%
- Expert WenjaLearn all skills.2.4%
- Right On TargetKill a target 50 feet away or more using a spear.2.1%
- Kanda Of FaithClimb to the peak of Pardaku Lookout and leap off.2.0%
- GotchaEliminate 10 enemies using hunting traps.1.5%
- Apex PredatorObtain all the Achievements.0.8%
- TOP OF THE FOOD CHAINFinish the game in Survivor mode (Any difficulty).0.6%
- TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN (2ND CHANCE)Finish the game in Survivor mode (Any difficulty) and the Second chance option activated.0.4%
- TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN (PERMADEATH)Finish the game in Survivor mode (Any difficulty) and the Permadeath option activated.0.3%
- SURVIVAL OF THE FITTESTFinish the game in Survivor mode (Expert difficulty) and the Permadeath option activated... Forget it... No-one will ever achieve it.0.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Far Cry® Primal DLC
Far Cry® Primal has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Far Cry® Primal, Wenja Pack ↗ | $6.99 |
Latest Far Cry® Primal news and patch notes
- Feb 13, 2025 Far Cry Primal, Steam Achievements Unlocked!
- Mar 16, 2022 Connect installer update Patch notes
- Feb 14, 2017 Happy Valentine's Day from Far Cry!
- Feb 14, 2017 Happy Valentine's Day from Far Cry!
- Jan 31, 2017 Fan film, Far Cry Primal in real life
- Jan 31, 2017 Fan film, Far Cry Primal in real life
- Dec 21, 2016 Interview, How to finish Survivor Mode + Permadeath
- Dec 21, 2016 Interview, How to finish Survivor Mode + Permadeath
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Far Cry® Primal FAQ
Is Far Cry® Primal dead?
Far Cry® Primal has a small but active player base. 419 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 23% on the month before).
How many people play Far Cry® Primal?
419 people are playing Far Cry® Primal on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 431 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Far Cry® Primal?
Far Cry® Primal reached its all-time Steam peak of 14,786 concurrent players on Mar 1, 2016.
Is Far Cry® Primal growing or declining?
Far Cry® Primal is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 595, down 23% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Far Cry® Primal most active?
Far Cry® Primal usually has the most players around 17:00 UTC (12 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Far Cry® Primal cost?
Far Cry® Primal costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Far Cry® Primal has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Far Cry® Primal on Steam is $7.49 (75% off), on Oct 1, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $29.99 right now.
Is Far Cry® Primal on sale right now?
No, Far Cry® Primal is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 75%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 75%.
Where is Far Cry® Primal cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Far Cry® Primal is cheapest in China at ¥128.00, about $19.19 or 36% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Far Cry® Primal good?
Steam players rate Far Cry® Primal Very Positive: 86% of 41,701 reviews are positive.
When did Far Cry® Primal come out?
Far Cry® Primal was released on Steam on Feb 29, 2016.
Who made Far Cry® Primal?
Far Cry® Primal was developed by Ubisoft.
Is Far Cry® Primal still worth playing?
Far Cry® Primal has a smaller but active community on Steam today (419 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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