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Far Cry 2 Guide

2008 · Open-world first-person shooter

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GuideWhat you will find
The player views a rural compound through a vehicle windscreen.Malaria and healingKnow which recovery system solves the problem on screen.
Warm evening light falls across grassland and tall rock formations.Weapons and diamondsSpend diamonds on equipment that remains useful through repeated trips.
A moonlit grassland landscape shows silhouetted trees and rocks.Buddies and missionsUnderstand what the best and rescue buddies contribute to a campaign.
The player fires toward an exploding structure beside a vehicle.Travel and diamond casesReduce repeated road fights and use the world’s navigation tools.
The player views a rural compound through a vehicle windscreen.CharactersIdentify the important Far Cry 2 characters and the relationships behind the campaign.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Maintain the medicine supplyUnderground work replenishes malaria treatment.
Replace worn weaponsFresh purchased guns from the armory are more dependable than damaged enemy pickups.
Plan travel and recoveryUse buses, safe houses and route choices before accepting another long drive.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
The mercenaryChosen player characterHired to locate the Jackal in a country at civil war.
The JackalArms dealerThe target of the player’s original assignment.
Reuben OluwagembiJournalistInvestigates the conflict and the Jackal.
Father MaliyaUnderground contactHelps connect the player with medicine and civilians.
Addi MbantuweUFLL leaderOne of the faction leaders involved in the war.
Oliver TambossaAPR leaderThe opposing faction’s leader during the conflict.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Malaria and healingMalaria medicine treats attacks →

Pictures All pictures →

The player views a rural compound through a vehicle windscreen.
The player views a rural compound through a vehicle windscreen.
Warm evening light falls across grassland and tall rock formations.
Warm evening light falls across grassland and tall rock formations.
A moonlit grassland landscape shows silhouetted trees and rocks.
A moonlit grassland landscape shows silhouetted trees and rocks.
The player fires toward an exploding structure beside a vehicle.
The player fires toward an exploding structure beside a vehicle.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Far Cry 2: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com