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'''''Far Cry 6''''' is the sixth main installment in the ''Far Cry'' series, developed by Ubisoft Toronto. It is scheduled to be released on October 7, 2021 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Windows PC, and Google Stadia.  
 
'''''Far Cry 6''''' is the sixth main installment in the ''Far Cry'' series, developed by Ubisoft Toronto. It is scheduled to be released on October 7, 2021 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Windows PC, and Google Stadia.  
  
It is set on the fictional Caribbean island-nation of Yara, which takes inspiration from Cuba, ruled by dictator Antón Castillo (portrayed by [[Giancarlo Esposito]]). After years of his iron rule, Yara has exploded into a revolution. The player controls Dani Rojas, a revolutionary who embarks on a guerrilla war against Castillo's regime.   
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It is set on the fictional Caribbean island-nation of Yara, which takes inspiration from Cuba, ruled by dictator Antón Castillo (portrayed by [[Giancarlo Esposito]]). After years of his iron-fisted rule, Yara has exploded into a revolution. The player controls new, customizable protagonist Dani Rojas, a revolutionary who embarks on a guerrilla war against Castillo's regime.   
  
 
'''The following weapons appear in the video games ''Far Cry 6'':
 
'''The following weapons appear in the video games ''Far Cry 6'':
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=Handguns=
 
=Handguns=
 
==Makarov PM==
 
==Makarov PM==
[[Makarov PM]]s are seen in the gameplay trailer.
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[[Makarov PM]]s are seen in gameplay trailers.
 
[[File:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov]]
 
[[File:MakarovPM.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov]]
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[[File:FarCry6MakarovTrailer1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dani with a Makarov in a gameplay trailer.]]
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[[File:FarCry6MakarovTrailer2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dani holds a Makarov aboard an oil rig. This pistol appears be to nickel plated or stainless.]]
  
 
==Orion Flare Gun==
 
==Orion Flare Gun==
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==Stechkin APS==
 
==Stechkin APS==
A [[Stechkin APS]] is seen in gameplay trailers.
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The [[Stechkin APS]] is seen in gameplay trailers.
 
[[Image:Pistol Russian Stechkin 9x18mm Makarov machine pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stechkin APS - 9x18mm Makarov]]
 
[[Image:Pistol Russian Stechkin 9x18mm Makarov machine pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stechkin APS - 9x18mm Makarov]]
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[[File:FarCry6APSTrailer (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|An APS fitted with a homemade laser sight, drum magazine, and stock, presumably the APS's own combination stock/holster.]]
  
 
==Unidentified M1911 variant==
 
==Unidentified M1911 variant==
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=Submachine Guns=
 
=Submachine Guns=
 
==PPSh-41==
 
==PPSh-41==
[[PPSh-41]]s can be seen in the gameplay trailer.
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[[PPSh-41]]s can be seen in a gameplay trailer.
[[File:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|PPSh-41 with 71-round drum - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
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[[File:PPSH-01-SMG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|PPSh-41 with 71-round drum - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]]
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[[File:FarCry6PPSh41Trailer.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PPSh-41 is fired in combat with a regime patrol.]]
  
 
==Steyr MP34==
 
==Steyr MP34==
A [[Steyr MP34]] is seen in the gameplay trailer.
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A [[Steyr MP34]] is seen in a gameplay trailer.
[[File:Mp34.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steyr MP34 - 9x19mm Parabellum]]
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[[File:Mp34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Steyr MP34 - 9x19mm Parabellum]]
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[[File:FarCry6MP34Trailer (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dani tip-toes around Yara's capital city with an MP34 at the ready.]]
  
 
=Shotguns=
 
=Shotguns=
 
==Kel-Tec KSG==
 
==Kel-Tec KSG==
 
A [[Kel-Tec KSG]] is seen in the gameplay trailer.
 
A [[Kel-Tec KSG]] is seen in the gameplay trailer.
[[File:Kel-Tec_KSG_Shotgun_Oleg_Volk_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kel-Tec KSG Gen 1 with Magpul RVG foregrip - 12 gauge]]
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[[File:Kel-Tec_KSG_Shotgun_Oleg_Volk_1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Kel-Tec KSG Gen 1 with Magpul RVG foregrip - 12 gauge]]
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[[File:FarCry6KSGTrailer (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A KSG used at a shooting range.]]
  
 
=Rifles=
 
=Rifles=
 
==AKM==
 
==AKM==
[[AKM]]s are seen in the cinematic and gameplay trailer. The soldiers in the background of the screenshot above appear to be wielding the same basic AKM from the previous game.
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[[AKM]]s are seen in the cinematic and gameplay trailer and appear to be standard-issue for the Yaran military.
[[File:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKM - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[File:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKM - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[File:FarCry6AKMTrailer1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yaran troops open fire with AKMs in the "Introducing Dani Rojas" trailer. The controls are seen on the left-hand side of the rifle]]
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[[File:FarCry6AKMTrailer2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|AKMs in the hands of Yaran forces, now with right-handed controls.]]
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[[File:FarCry6AKMTrailer3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Not be to outdone, Dani equips an AKM fitted with a budget reflex sight.]]
  
 
==AS Val==
 
==AS Val==
 
The [[AS Val]] is seen in gameplay trailers.
 
The [[AS Val]] is seen in gameplay trailers.
[[File:AS Val.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AS Val - 9x39mm]]
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[[File:AS Val.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AS Val - 9x39mm]]
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[[File:FarCry6ASValTrailer.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dani reloads an AS Val as the cavalry arrives (literally).]]
  
 
==FN FAL==
 
==FN FAL==
 
A pre-release screenshot shows the player character armed with an [[FN FAL]]. It appears to be the Austrian StG 58 version with a wooden stock, left handed ejection port, and railed dust cover.
 
A pre-release screenshot shows the player character armed with an [[FN FAL]]. It appears to be the Austrian StG 58 version with a wooden stock, left handed ejection port, and railed dust cover.
[[Image:FN-LAR-with-Wood-Stock.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN FAL with G1/StG 58 foreend and wooden buttstock - 7.62x51mm NATO. Note the folded bipod.]]
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[[Image:FN-LAR-with-Wood-Stock.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN FAL with G1/StG 58 foreend and wooden buttstock - 7.62x51mm NATO. Note the folded bipod.]]
[[File:FarCry6FAL-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The player character slinks toward a Yaran military checkpoint. Note the ad-hoc red dot sight composed of a laser pointer and canned fish tin can which appears to have been inspired literally by a ''"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqhRtSr-f-U How to Make a Red Dot Sight $3]"'' Youtube video. Even more bizarrely, what appears to be either an actual reflex or standalone rear sight is mounted in a canted position just behind it.]]
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[[File:FarCry6FAL-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dani slinks toward a Yaran military checkpoint. Note the ad-hoc red dot sight composed of a laser pointer and canned fish tin can which appears to have been inspired literally by a ''"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqhRtSr-f-U How to Make a Red Dot Sight $3]"'' Youtube video. Even more bizarrely, what appears to be either an actual reflex or standalone rear sight is mounted in a canted position just behind it.]]
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[[File:FarCry6FALTrailer.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dani points an FAL at a yet-to-be-named-but-presumably-important story character.]]
  
 
==Unidentified AR variant==
 
==Unidentified AR variant==
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==Pieper Revolving Carbine==
 
==Pieper Revolving Carbine==
 
A [[Pieper Revolving Carbine]] is seen in gameplay trailers.
 
A [[Pieper Revolving Carbine]] is seen in gameplay trailers.
[[Image:Pieper Revolving Rifle.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Pieper Revolving Rifle - 8mm Pieper]]
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[[Image:Pieper Revolving Rifle.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Pieper Revolving Rifle - 8mm Pieper]]
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[[File:FarCry6RevolvingCarbineTrailer (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dani examines a Pieper and wonders if any of the major online ammo retailers have 8mm Pieper ammo in stock and have free shipping to Yara.]]
  
 
==M16A1==
 
==M16A1==
 
An [[M16A1]] is seen in gameplay trailers.
 
An [[M16A1]] is seen in gameplay trailers.
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
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[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
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[[File:FarCry6M16A1Trailer (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Blasting away with an M16A1. Note the presence of an [[F-1 Hand Grenade]] inspired charm.]]
  
 
==SKS==
 
==SKS==
[[File:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SKS - 7.62x39mm]]
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The [[SKS]] appears in gameplay trailers.
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[[File:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|450px|SKS - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[File:FarCry6SKSTrailer2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dani examines a standard SKS, sadly missing its bayonet.]]
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[[File:FarCry6SKSTrailer1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A modified SKS, fitted with an ACOG attached to a railed foreend. It appears that ''Far Cry 6'' will be following series tradition of guns growing a rail whenever the need arises.]]
  
 
=Sniper Rifles=
 
=Sniper Rifles=
 
== Accuracy International Arctic Warfare ==
 
== Accuracy International Arctic Warfare ==
[[Image:Accuracy International Arctic Warfare - Psg 90.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Accuracy International AW - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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The [[Accuracy International Arctic Warfare]] appears in gameplay trailers.
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[[Image:Accuracy International Arctic Warfare - Psg 90.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Accuracy International AW - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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[[File:FarCry6AWTrailer.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Yaran sniper armed with an AW.]]
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[[File:FarCry6AWTrailer2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dani equips an AW of their own.]]
  
 
==SVD Dragunov==
 
==SVD Dragunov==
 
The ''Far Cry'' customary left-handed [[SVD Dragunov]] makes another appearance in ''Far Cry 6''.
 
The ''Far Cry'' customary left-handed [[SVD Dragunov]] makes another appearance in ''Far Cry 6''.
 
 
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R]]
 
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R]]
  
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[[Image:M2 aircraft flexible.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG]]
 
[[Image:M2 aircraft flexible.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG]]
 
[[Image:BrowningM2_plain.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG]]
 
[[Image:BrowningM2_plain.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG]]
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[[File:FarCry6M2Trailer (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A pair of M2s mounted on the roof of a Jaguar E-Type.]]
  
 
==DShK==
 
==DShK==
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==M60E3==
 
==M60E3==
 
An [[M60E3]] is seen in the cinematic title sequence trailer.
 
An [[M60E3]] is seen in the cinematic title sequence trailer.
[[Image:USOM60E3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60E3 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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[[Image:USOM60E3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60E3 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
  
 
==RPD==
 
==RPD==
[[File:RPD-Light-Machine-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPD - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[RPD]]s are seen in gameplay trailers.
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[[File:RPD-Light-Machine-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|RPD - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[File:FarCry6RPDTrailer (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dani holds a custom RPD. This RPD is fitted with a foregrip and a short barrel.]]
  
 
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==Lewis Gun==
 
==Lewis Gun==
 
A [[Lewis Gun]] cooling jacket is used in some kind of a makeshift weapon.
 
A [[Lewis Gun]] cooling jacket is used in some kind of a makeshift weapon.
[[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]]
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[[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]]
 
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==Makeshift Handheld Minigun==
 
==Makeshift Handheld Minigun==
A makeshift handheld minigun made out of old motorcycle engine and pipes fashioned after the one from Terminator 2 with triple barrels like a General Dynamics GAU-19/A.
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A makeshift handheld minigun made out of old motorcycle engine and pipes fashioned after the one from ''Terminator 2'' with triple barrels like a [[General Dynamics GAU-19/A]] is seen in gameplay trailers.
 
[[File:Minigun 2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|'''Airsoft''' handheld M134 Minigun with 'Chainsaw grip' to handle the recoil force. This variant was seen in ''[[Terminator 2: Judgement Day]]''. This is an airsoft version which retains the half-circle attachment point for the M60 foregrip from ''Predator''; the real T2 minigun did not have this - (fake) 7.62x51mm]]
 
[[File:Minigun 2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|'''Airsoft''' handheld M134 Minigun with 'Chainsaw grip' to handle the recoil force. This variant was seen in ''[[Terminator 2: Judgement Day]]''. This is an airsoft version which retains the half-circle attachment point for the M60 foregrip from ''Predator''; the real T2 minigun did not have this - (fake) 7.62x51mm]]
 
[[File:GAU19.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Dynamics GAU-19/A - .50 BMG]]
 
[[File:GAU19.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Dynamics GAU-19/A - .50 BMG]]
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[[File:FarCry6GAU19Trailer (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Revving up the homemade minigun.]]
  
 
=Launchers=
 
=Launchers=
 
==RG-6==
 
==RG-6==
 
An [[RG-6]] is seen in the gameplay trailer. It appears to use Western 40x46mm grenades rather than the proper VOG-25.
 
An [[RG-6]] is seen in the gameplay trailer. It appears to use Western 40x46mm grenades rather than the proper VOG-25.
[[File:Rg_6-1.JPG|thumb|none|500px|RG-6 - 40mm VOG-25]]
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[[File:Rg_6-1.JPG|thumb|none|450px|RG-6 - 40mm VOG-25]]
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[[File:FarCry6RG6Trailer.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Loading an RG-6 with Western-style 40mm grenades (which have Cyrillic text printed on the casings) after ejecting spent casings from a caseless grenade launcher.]]
  
 
==QLZ-87==
 
==QLZ-87==
An [[QLZ-87]] is seen in the gameplay trailer.
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A [[QLZ-87]] is seen in the gameplay trailer.
[[File:QLZ87Light.jpg|thumb|none|500px|QLZ-87 - 35x32mm SR]]
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[[File:QLZ87Light.jpg|thumb|none|450px|QLZ-87 - 35x32mm SR]]
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[[File:FarCry6QLZ87Trailer.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A QLZ-87 as seen through a sniper scope.]]
  
 
==RPG Type Launcher==
 
==RPG Type Launcher==

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Far Cry 6
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Release Date: October 7, 2021
Developer: Ubisoft Toronto
Publisher: Ubisoft
Series: Far Cry
Platforms: PS4
PS5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X
Windows PC
Google Stadia
Genre: First-person shooter


Far Cry 6 is the sixth main installment in the Far Cry series, developed by Ubisoft Toronto. It is scheduled to be released on October 7, 2021 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Windows PC, and Google Stadia.

It is set on the fictional Caribbean island-nation of Yara, which takes inspiration from Cuba, ruled by dictator Antón Castillo (portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito). After years of his iron-fisted rule, Yara has exploded into a revolution. The player controls new, customizable protagonist Dani Rojas, a revolutionary who embarks on a guerrilla war against Castillo's regime.

The following weapons appear in the video games Far Cry 6:


Handguns

Makarov PM

Makarov PMs are seen in gameplay trailers.

Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov
Dani with a Makarov in a gameplay trailer.
Dani holds a Makarov aboard an oil rig. This pistol appears be to nickel plated or stainless.

Orion Flare Gun

An Orion Flare Gun is seen in a holster strapped to a palace guard's vest in the cinematic trailer.

Orion Flare Gun - 12 gauge

Stechkin APS

The Stechkin APS is seen in gameplay trailers.

Stechkin APS - 9x18mm Makarov
An APS fitted with a homemade laser sight, drum magazine, and stock, presumably the APS's own combination stock/holster.

Unidentified M1911 variant

An unidentified M1911 variant is seen in the gameplay trailer.

Submachine Guns

PPSh-41

PPSh-41s can be seen in a gameplay trailer.

PPSh-41 with 71-round drum - 7.62x25mm Tokarev
A PPSh-41 is fired in combat with a regime patrol.

Steyr MP34

A Steyr MP34 is seen in a gameplay trailer.

Steyr MP34 - 9x19mm Parabellum
Dani tip-toes around Yara's capital city with an MP34 at the ready.

Shotguns

Kel-Tec KSG

A Kel-Tec KSG is seen in the gameplay trailer.

Kel-Tec KSG Gen 1 with Magpul RVG foregrip - 12 gauge
A KSG used at a shooting range.

Rifles

AKM

AKMs are seen in the cinematic and gameplay trailer and appear to be standard-issue for the Yaran military.

AKM - 7.62x39mm
Yaran troops open fire with AKMs in the "Introducing Dani Rojas" trailer. The controls are seen on the left-hand side of the rifle
AKMs in the hands of Yaran forces, now with right-handed controls.
Not be to outdone, Dani equips an AKM fitted with a budget reflex sight.

AS Val

The AS Val is seen in gameplay trailers.

AS Val - 9x39mm
Dani reloads an AS Val as the cavalry arrives (literally).

FN FAL

A pre-release screenshot shows the player character armed with an FN FAL. It appears to be the Austrian StG 58 version with a wooden stock, left handed ejection port, and railed dust cover.

FN FAL with G1/StG 58 foreend and wooden buttstock - 7.62x51mm NATO. Note the folded bipod.
Dani slinks toward a Yaran military checkpoint. Note the ad-hoc red dot sight composed of a laser pointer and canned fish tin can which appears to have been inspired literally by a "How to Make a Red Dot Sight $3" Youtube video. Even more bizarrely, what appears to be either an actual reflex or standalone rear sight is mounted in a canted position just behind it.
Dani points an FAL at a yet-to-be-named-but-presumably-important story character.

Unidentified AR variant

A carbine AR variant is seen in the cinematic title sequence trailer.

Pieper Revolving Carbine

A Pieper Revolving Carbine is seen in gameplay trailers.

Pieper Revolving Rifle - 8mm Pieper
Dani examines a Pieper and wonders if any of the major online ammo retailers have 8mm Pieper ammo in stock and have free shipping to Yara.

M16A1

An M16A1 is seen in gameplay trailers.

M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm NATO
Blasting away with an M16A1. Note the presence of an F-1 Hand Grenade inspired charm.

SKS

The SKS appears in gameplay trailers.

SKS - 7.62x39mm
Dani examines a standard SKS, sadly missing its bayonet.
A modified SKS, fitted with an ACOG attached to a railed foreend. It appears that Far Cry 6 will be following series tradition of guns growing a rail whenever the need arises.

Sniper Rifles

Accuracy International Arctic Warfare

The Accuracy International Arctic Warfare appears in gameplay trailers.

Accuracy International AW - 7.62x51mm NATO
A Yaran sniper armed with an AW.
Dani equips an AW of their own.

SVD Dragunov

The Far Cry customary left-handed SVD Dragunov makes another appearance in Far Cry 6.

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R

Machine Guns

Browning M2

Browning M2 Aircraft, Flexible - .50 BMG
Browning M2HB - .50 BMG
A pair of M2s mounted on the roof of a Jaguar E-Type.

DShK

T-55 tanks are seen with a pintle-mounted DShK.

DShKM on tripod - 12.7x108mm
A regime soldier manning the DShK during a chase.

M60E3

An M60E3 is seen in the cinematic title sequence trailer.

M60E3 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

RPD

RPDs are seen in gameplay trailers.

RPD - 7.62x39mm
Dani holds a custom RPD. This RPD is fitted with a foregrip and a short barrel.


Makeshift Handheld Minigun

A makeshift handheld minigun made out of old motorcycle engine and pipes fashioned after the one from Terminator 2 with triple barrels like a General Dynamics GAU-19/A is seen in gameplay trailers.

Airsoft handheld M134 Minigun with 'Chainsaw grip' to handle the recoil force. This variant was seen in Terminator 2: Judgement Day. This is an airsoft version which retains the half-circle attachment point for the M60 foregrip from Predator; the real T2 minigun did not have this - (fake) 7.62x51mm
General Dynamics GAU-19/A - .50 BMG
Revving up the homemade minigun.

Launchers

RG-6

An RG-6 is seen in the gameplay trailer. It appears to use Western 40x46mm grenades rather than the proper VOG-25.

RG-6 - 40mm VOG-25
Loading an RG-6 with Western-style 40mm grenades (which have Cyrillic text printed on the casings) after ejecting spent casings from a caseless grenade launcher.

QLZ-87

A QLZ-87 is seen in the gameplay trailer.

QLZ-87 - 35x32mm SR
A QLZ-87 as seen through a sniper scope.

RPG Type Launcher

An RPG type launcher is carried by a Castillo soldier and rebels.

RPG-7 - 40mm

Explosives

F-1 Hand Grenade

F-1 hand grenades are seen in the gameplay trailer as decorative attachments on the M16A1 and RG-6.

F-1 hand grenade

M26 Hand Grenade

The M26 Hand Grenade is seen in the cinematic trailer.

M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade

Molotov Cocktail

Molotov Cocktails are used prominently in the trailers and promotional materials.


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