https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-far-cry-5-balances-philosophical-introspection/1100-6457114/

While the Far Cry series once focused on the high-octane exploits of westerners mingling with the locals of foreign lands, the shoe is now on the other foot with the US setting of Far Cry 5. This shake-up was intended to push some buttons, according to creative director Dan Hay. And it certainly has, although the creative forces behind the game were somewhat hesitant to say to GameSpot directly that it's a commentary on current times.

Though the game still revels in the over-the-top action and open-world hijinks the series is known for, the fifth entry's distortion of Americana--within the confines of an isolated mountain region of Hope County, Montana--feels all the more potent and timely. During a recent press event for Far Cry 5, we had the chance to talk to lead writer Drew Holmes (Saints Row: The Third, Red Faction: Guerilla, and BioShock Infinite) and lead actor Greg Bryk (Fargo and A History of Violence)--who portrays Eden's Gate cult leader and main antagonist Joseph Seed--about their work on the game.