Far Cry 4 Gamescom Trailers Released by Ubisoft

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 12, 2014

News: Ubisoft shows off some new content in Far Cry 4 that we can look forward to playing along with an exclusive PlayStation mode.

Far Cry 4 made an appearance during Sony’s Gamescom press conference and showed off some new areas as well as some exclusive content for PlayStation owners. Some of the content that was shown includes an extreme mission at the peaks of the Himalayas and a journey into the mystical world of Shangri-La.

A trip to Kyrat wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the highest peaks of the Himalayas. Throughout the game, players come across a series of missions located at the peaks of snowy mountains. The Himalayan missions push them to extremes as they encounter avalanches, ride snowmobiles and fight for each breath as they live the effects of high altitude. The wingsuit might be their only chance at survival.

Kyrat is also a beautiful land deeply rooted in its rich mythology. Shangri-Là is a fabled place that is part of that folklore and has been sought after by mortals in the hopes of finding enlightenment. Presented as a parallel and esoteric universe, Shangri-Là is a place where players transcend into the limitations of their own mind and go to a place where legends live. They’ll encounter a completely different set of mythical enemies with unexpected and surprising behaviors. Players have an ally, a noble white tiger, the protector of Shangri-Là. The tiger comes to the player's defense when provoked or can be sent to attack nearby enemies. The Shangri-Là bow, with the exclusive ability to momentary slow time, will also be available while players unlock skills within the main skill tree.

Players who purchase Far Cry 4 on PS3 or PS4 will get 10 exclusive Keys to Kyrat, allowing them to invite their friends to play via PlayStation Network. Players can tackle the open world together for a free two hour trial period, and can explore Kyrat, capture outposts, and gain in-game rewards, even if they haven't yet purchased the full game.

Check out the two new trailers below which go over some of the content that was shown at Gamescom today as well as the PlayStation exclusive “Keys to Kyrat.” Do you plan on picking up Far Cry 4 later this year? Which platform will you buy it on? Let us know below in the comments.

Glimpse Into Kyrat - Trailer

Keys to Kyrat - Trailer