Cougars, also known as mountain lions or pumas, are one of the most iconic animals that players encounter in Far Cry 5. Roaming the forests, fields, and mountains of Hope County, Montana, cougars pose a threat to the player as they explore the open world. Cougars also play another unique role in Far Cry 5 – they are featured on collectible baseball cards that can be found throughout the game.
These cougar baseball cards provide interesting facts and details about the big cats while also feeding into Far Cry 5’s themes of Americana and baseball. With vibrant cartoon illustrations of cougars on the front and baseball card-style stats and bios on the back, the cards add flavor and lore to the in-game world. Finding and collecting all the cougar baseball cards also rewards players with perks and bonuses.
There are a total of 15 unique cougar baseball cards that can be found in Far Cry 5. Each card features a different male or female cougar, giving them names like “Slugger”, “Fastball”, and “Grand Slam.” The back of each card provides made-up stats for that cougar such as speed, jumping ability, and stealth. It also includes a brief bio with fun details, like one cougar that “loves long walks in the redwoods and pouncing on unsuspecting deer.”
The cougar baseball cards are scattered all across Hope County, hidden in various locations both outdoors and indoors. Players can stumble upon them randomly during exploration, or find clues to their locations online or in game guides. Common spots to discover cards include abandoned buildings, cult outposts, fishing shacks, and tucked away in the wilderness. Locating each new card provides both a fun collectible and some experience points.
Finding all 15 cougar baseball cards in Far Cry 5 rewards the player with the “Ace” achievement or trophy. It also unlocks the “Cougar Master” perk, which improves the player’s abilities when hunting and interacting with cougars. Benefits include increased pelt values, a higher chance of critical strikes, and the ability to occasionally call cougars to fight by your side. For players who enjoy big cat hunting or are completionists, seeking out every card is very satisfying.
The creative cougar baseball cards are a quirky example of how Far Cry 5 incorporates Americana into every aspect of its gameplay. They add personality and backstory to the cougars roaming Hope County while also playing with baseball card collecting tropes. Finding each new card as the player explores is like discovering a hidden nugget of in-game lore. The rewards for obtaining all 15 keep players motivated to hunt high and low for every elusive card. Whether used for combat assistance, trade, or just admiration, the cougars of Far Cry 5 and their baseball cards are a unique part of the game’s experience.
