Ubisoft Confirms Free 60fps Updates for Three Far Cry Classics on Current-Gen

Ubisoft has confirmed that three older Far Cry titles will receive free updates to run at 60 frames per second on current-gen consoles, a welcome performance boost for players who still return to these classics. The company revealed the change after a teasing post on the official Far Cry X account was decoded by fans, then followed up by showing footage of Far Cry 3 running at 60fps.

The updates cover Far Cry 3 (Classic Edition), Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (Classic Edition), and Far Cry Primal. Ubisoft said the patches are scheduled to arrive on January 21, 2026. For owners of these editions, the change means a smoother framerate ceiling without paying for remasters or bundled releases, and it aligns with recent shifts in publisher behavior to bring modern performance patches to legacy titles.

Practical benefits are immediate. A 60fps target reduces judder and can improve aiming consistency and responsiveness, which matters for both casual replayers and players interested in speedrunning or competitive challenge runs. The Classic Edition labels indicate these are not full remakes; the updates focus on performance rather than overhauls of assets or game design. Players should expect an installable patch on the scheduled date and should check their console for updates when the patch goes live.

Ubisoft’s move follows a broader industry trend where publishers are issuing framerate or performance patches to older games to match modern hardware expectations. That trend has made revisiting decade-old titles more pleasant on current-gen hardware and has become a low-cost way for publishers to extend the lifespan of catalog entries. For the Far Cry series, the patches come alongside other company activity that keeps the franchise in the spotlight, including ongoing development projects across games and a television adaptation in development.

Community reaction will likely center on testing and comparisons. Players will scrutinize whether the patches maintain visual fidelity, whether performance is unlocked across all modes, and if there are any trade-offs such as reduced resolution or stability issues. Those are typical questions when legacy titles receive performance updates, so expect footage and frame-rate breakdowns to circulate quickly once the patch is live.

This update is a practical win for anyone who owns these Far Cry entries on current-gen consoles: smoother play without buying new versions. Keep an eye out for the January 21 patch and community tests that will show exactly how “60fps” plays out in practice.