Players control an unnamed junior deputy sheriff who becomes trapped in Hope County and must work alongside various resistance factions to liberate the region from the despotic rule of the Seeds and Eden's Gate.
Gameplay focuses on combat and exploration; players battle enemy soldiers and dangerous wildlife using a wide array of weapons.
The game features many elements found in role-playing games, such as a branching storyline and side quests.
The game also features a map editor, a co-operative multiplayer mode, and a competitive multiplayer mode.
