Far Cry 5 recently got a new trailer which showcases the resistance to a coup attempted by a fanatical group.
If you look at the video, it seems like one of the main mechanics in Far Cry 5 is to recruit more members for The Resistance. The more areas you liberate by causing mayhem, the more followers you gain. The game seems to be all about amassing an army to take on the insane cult, The Project at Eden's Gate.
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