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Specific description (Xbox 360 version, no DLC): Far Cry 2 is an open-world first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft for the Xbox 360 in 2008. This description refers specifically to the original Xbox 360 release and does not include any downloadable content, bonus missions, or post-launch map packs. Set in a fictional Central African nation devastated by civil war, players assume the role of a hired mercenary sent to assassinate an infamous arms dealer known only as The Jackal. Shortly after arriving, the mercenary becomes trapped in the conflict between two rival factions—the United Front for Liberation and Labour (UFLL) and the Alliance for Popular Resistance (APR)—and must navigate shifting alliances, betrayals, and the worsening humanitarian crisis while pursuing The Jackal. Gameplay is presented from a first-person perspective and takes place across a large open world consisting of savannas, jungles, deserts, rivers, and rural settlements. Players can travel freely between regions on foot or by using vehicles such as jeeps, trucks, boats, and hang gliders while undertaking story missions, faction assignments, and optional objectives provided by underground associates known as Buddies. Combat emphasizes realism and improvisation. Weapons degrade with prolonged use, becoming less reliable and eventually jamming or breaking if not replaced. Fire plays a major role in gameplay, spreading dynamically through dry vegetation and allowing players to create diversions, flush enemies from cover, or block escape routes. Players can also use explosive devices, mounted weapons, and stealth tactics to complete objectives. A recurring gameplay mechanic involves malaria, which periodically affects the protagonist throughout the campaign. To manage the illness, players must obtain medication through specific missions and interactions with civilian organizations. Completing side objectives for Buddy characters can provide alternative mission paths, rescue opportunities, and additional support during combat encounters. The Xbox 360 version includes a complete single-player campaign and a multiplayer mode supporting competitive matches across customizable maps created using the built-in map editor. The original base game contains all content available at launch, excluding later downloadable multiplayer maps and additional post-release content. The game is notable for its dynamic fire system, minimal on-screen interface, immersive open-world design, and morally ambiguous narrative.