Far Cry 2 Buddies and missions: rescue, subversion and safe-house preparation
Understand what the best and rescue buddies contribute to a campaign.
Edition covered
Original 2008 African campaign. Ubisoft’s PC storefront imagery may be sold with Fortune’s Edition content, but these guides cover the base campaign systems and do not assume bonus weapons or vehicles.
The playable choice changes the buddy pool
The mercenary selected at the start cannot also appear as a buddy in that playthrough. Other available characters can become allies, so a named buddy guide may not match every player’s roster.
| Role or state | Function | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Best buddy | Offers alternate mission plans | Incoming call and new objective |
| Rescue buddy | Can save the player when available | Buddy readiness |
| Wounded buddy | Needs attention | Treatment prompt and remaining supplies |
| Unavailable or dead buddy | Cannot provide the same support | Current journal roster |
| Unselected mercenary | May appear as an NPC buddy | Depends on the chosen protagonist |
A best buddy can offer a different plan
Faction missions may receive a buddy proposal that changes how the objective is handled. Read both instructions and decide whether to follow the alternate route before driving to the original marker.
| Source | Typical purpose | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Faction employer | Main conflict assignments | Read the stated objective |
| Buddy call | Alternate completion route | Check the new marker before travelling |
| Underground contact | Medicine through civilian assistance | Keep travel documents and destination clear |
| Weapon shop | Unlock more stock | Prepare to intercept the target convoy |
| Cell tower | Assassination assignment | Plan a route and escape |
A rescue buddy is a recovery opportunity
An available buddy may pull the mercenary out of a fatal situation. This is not unlimited immunity: the buddy can be endangered and the rescue state must be managed through the campaign.
Help a downed buddy promptly
When a buddy is wounded, reach them safely and use the offered treatment interaction. Do not assume a downed ally will automatically recover after the player leaves the area.
When a buddy is wounded, reach them safely and use the offered treatment interaction.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Far Cry 2 publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Ubisoft Far Cry 2 Xbox 360 manual, Spanish mirror | manuals.plus |
| Far Cry 2 IGN campaign guide archive | www.bazicenter.com |