Montana and its serene hope county

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Ubisoft has just launched its latest game, “Far Cry New Dawn”. If you're a fan of the “Far Cry” franchise, you might have guessed what we will be talking about, the hope county.

For those who started looking for it on the map, unfortunately, you won't find it. It is a fictional place designed as the camp base for the protagonists in the game.

Southwest Montana is where game designers got their inspiration. The topography, the lakes, and the fact that it is a remote and serene place all fitted into their imagination for the game.

Saint Mary Lake, Montana /VCG Photo

Paradise valley ranch, Montana /VCG Photo

Ubisoft and a local tourism organization in Southwest Montana, started branding this region 1 year ago after the then latest edition of the game “Far Cry 5” came out. New Dawn is set to be happening 17 years after the “Far Cry 5” era, and has new story settings, mainly with the new protagonist, the Captain.

Game designers put lakes and beautiful sceneries inspired by Montana and programmed events where players can take a break during the game.

If you're not under the pressure of winning, and if you're interested in exploring this land, there's a lot more peace and beauty and other touring options on offer.

As mentioned earlier, the two organizations co-founded a webpage, entitled “visit the hope county”. It has a listing of lodging options from cabins to chalets and has touring options including 13 for fishing and 13 for hiking, advice for hunting, as well as introductions to its wildlife species.

A man fishing on the lake in Montana /VCG Photo

Grizzly bear walking in snow, Montana /VCG photo

The game is given a post-apocalypse background, but designers still try to color it up as much as they could. After all, be it fictional or non-fictional, those who are brave and upright deserve to be celebrated by brightness, along their way, upon their victory, and over the monument of their sacrifices.

Wild flowers in Glacier National Park, Montana /VCG Photo