If you’re very bothered about spoilers for Far Cry 5, then the premise of New Dawn spoils the canon ending – be warned.

In the gameplay video, we get to see the game’s opening section just as it’ll play out when Far Cry New Dawn releases on February 15 – including the opening movie and bombastic starting quests:

Far Cry New Dawn | Gameplay Part 1 - First 20 Minutes 

Ubisoft has also released a launch gameplay trailer, which sets the scene, shows off some of the game’s more explosive elements as well as a few furry friends, all the while hinting at a few new and returning characters.

Far Cry New Dawn: Launch Gameplay Trailer | Ubisoft [NA]

Far Cry New Dawn is the canonical sequel to the “true” ending of Far Cry 5, where rising tensions in the outside world – which you were to busy wrangling an obsessive doomsday cult to pay enough attention to – led to all-out thermonuclear war.

In the ashes of society, new communities formed. Some were benevolent, helping survivors to rebuild and become self-sufficient. Others aren’t as nice – like the Highwaymen, a marauding gang of merciless thugs led by twin antagonists Mickey and Lou. Far Cry has always been a game series that’s hung on the strength of its villains, so it’ll be interesting to see how the sisters stack up.

We played Far Cry New Dawn at a preview event, and thought that although there wasn’t a lot to separate it as a whole package from Far Cry 5, it does offer a fun reimagining of an interesting setting, a glimpse into post-apocalyptic society with its Expeditions, more replayability in its challenges, and a stronger focus on the core shooting mechanics in its gameplay.

Far Cry New Dawn is available on PC, Xbox One, and PS4 from Friday February 15.