The Far Cry 5 pc download announcement in May 2017 came at a time of heightened political and ideological conflict around the world due to recent political events, such as the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States and the beginning of the United States. withdrawal from UK Union. Many journalists felt that the framework and narrative concept of Far Cry 5, involving themes of religious fanaticism and the rise of the far right within the borders of the United States - as opposed to the more exotic locations represented in other titles Far Cry - the game is very controversial in the current climate. 2 13 25 These journalists noted that because of the long development cycle, it was unlikely that Ubisoft deliberately conceived the story of the game around the political climate at the time of the announcement, adding that Ubisoft had taken care of Minimizing any perceived relationship with current real world events 25 26 Responding to criticism, game director Dan Hay revealed that the story was written to discuss the consequences of the beliefs and ideologies taken to their most form. rather than as a response to a particular political event 27. Following its announcement, Far Cry 5 was the subject of an online petition filed at Change.org by individuals who objected to what they called the portrayal of American Christians as wicked and calling for overhauling the antagonists of the game as Muslims or non-whites. bad guys or by changing the game setting in Canada. 28 The petition itself has been criticized by industry commentators who have emphasized that the exploration of its themes is necessary in the contemporary social and political climate, and pointed to the video game as a means of commenting on social issues. 29. Some publications questioned the authenticity of the petition, suggesting that it may have been conceived as a satire. 29 30 31 Far Cry 5