9 tips you need to know before playing Far Cry 5

Ubisoft Montreal 's recently released  Far Cry 5 adheres to the series' most deeply rooted principles, but also makes some big changes to exploration, progression, and combat. When you start the game in the campaign mode, some of these new elements may surprise and look unfamiliar, a welcome surprise for hardcore fans of the series.

Far Cry 5 focuses more on exploration, giving you more freedom to create your own adventures and progress in your own playstyle. There are also various new tools, AI-partners and environmental conditions at your disposal this time. To help clear up the initial confusion and growing problems in handling all these new changes, we've rounded up nine essential tips to help you play Far Cry 5 better.
 

• The more you roam the map, the more activities will be unlocked.
• Complete side quests for special unlockable cosmetics.
• Upgrade weapon slot skill as early as possible.
• Get Lockpick and fix Torch Perks.
• Earn money quickly by hunting or finding unhidden stashes.
• Always take care of your vehicles.
• Mark waypoints and enemies with your binoculars.
• Take advantage of the experts.
• Use hired soldiers.
   

Are there any helpful tips you haven't seen here? Let us know in the comments below and we'll cover any other helpful tips for other players like you that we've overlooked in our article for you.