Far Cry 3 Minecraft mod announced

Ubisoft have just announced that they have partnered with Mojang to release a Far Cry 3 mod for Minecraft.

Ubisoft are looking to capitalise ont he roaring success of the indie cult game Minecraft with an exciting Far Cry 3 Minecraft mod.

This pack allows users to explore and survive the Minecraft experience through the warped lens of Far Cry 3, with modifications to all aspects of the original game, including environments, weapons and tools. Discover key Far Cry 3 locations and characters, including Vaas, Jason and Citra, all completely redesigned in Minecraft style. The map also features over 50 Easter Eggs, hidden throughout the Islands.

With the map modded by Michael Lambert (Sacr3, creator of Newcraft City), a well-known Minecraft enthusiast, and artists Axel Janssen and Yohann Delcourt responsible for the textures, the Far Cry 3 inspired pack will be released for free on PC via the Far Cry official website on October 26th. The actual Far Cry 3 game is set to launch in South Africa on Novemebr 30th 2012.