Far Cry Primal is an action-adventure game set in a prehistoric world. The story follows Takkar, a hunter and member of the Wenja tribe, who becomes stranded after his family's village is destroyed by a rival tribe. He must survive in the harsh environment and reclaim his home from the enemy.
The gameplay involves exploration, hunting, and combat against various enemies, including dinosaurs. Players can craft tools and equipment using resources gathered from the environment, and build shelters to protect themselves from the elements. The game also features a dynamic weather system and day-night cycles that affect the behavior of the animals and enemies.