Who owns Far Cry?
Far Cry is owned by Ubisoft (France, EPA: UBI), which has owned the brand since 10 February 2006.[1] Far Cry was founded in 2004 in Germany and was independent until 2006.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Ubisoft Entertainment SA reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2004–2006)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Montreuil
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Founded
- 2004
- Category
- Internet & digital › Platforms & devices › Video games
- Parent ticker
- EPA: UBI
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Far Cry
Far Cry was created by the German studio Crytek and acquired outright by Ubisoft in 2006, which is why the original developer went on to make an entirely different series. It is known for open worlds built around a memorable antagonist.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Far Cry?
The parent company of Far Cry is Ubisoft, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Far Cry German or French?
Far Cry originated in Germany in 2004, but it is owned today by Ubisoft, which is headquartered in France. So Far Cry is a German-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Ubisoft owned Far Cry?
Ubisoft has owned Far Cry since 10 February 2006.
Who owned Far Cry before Ubisoft?
Far Cry was an independent company from its founding in 2004 until Ubisoft acquired it in 2006.
Is Far Cry still owned by Ubisoft?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Far Cry is still owned by Ubisoft. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Ubisoft Entertainment SA Universal Registration Document 2025 — Ubisoft Entertainment SA, Annual report, published 10 July 2025; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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