Far Far West, the chaotic co-op shooter from developer Evil Raptor, has rapidly surpassed one million units sold on Steam's Early Access. The publisher, Fireshine Games, has concurrently issued a statement emphasizing its rejection of generative AI tools in game development, a stance echoing that of other publishers like Hooded Horse.
The game, which launched on April 28th, achieved this sales milestone in less than three weeks, a remarkable feat for a title not positioned as a live-service offering. Far Far West blends elements of classic Westerns with a sci-fi fantasy aesthetic, featuring a mix of monster blasting, spell-slinging, and bounty collection for up to four players. Players can customize their robot cowboy avatars and mounts with unlockable skins, and upgrade their arsenal and abilities through in-game trading.
Jasper Tanner-Barnes, Chief Portfolio Officer at Fireshine Games, highlighted the game's appeal, noting its ability to "find that nice balance that people love about indie games of having enough points of familiarity and cultural touch points, whilst also bringing something fresh and different to players." He drew parallels to successful titles like Helldivers and Deep Rock Galactic, while also acknowledging Far Far West's unique "Westworld, cyberpunk aesthetic."
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Fireshine Games' explicit stance against generative AI in game development, as reported by Eurogamer, comes at a time when publishers are increasingly scrutinizing development tools. While not elaborating on which specific AI tools are permitted, the company's public rejection suggests a deliberate choice to prioritize traditionally developed content. This mirrors discussions in the industry, where some developers and publishers have expressed concerns about the impact of AI on game categorization and discovery on platforms like Steam.
The game's initial reception was overwhelmingly positive, with PCGamesN reporting 250,000 sales and a 97% positive rating within its first two days of Early Access. Far Far West was officially unveiled at the PC Gaming Show, setting the stage for its blend of supernatural chaos and cowboy charm. System requirements indicate a need for modern hardware, with recommended specifications including processors like the Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X and graphics cards such as the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470.
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