Subregion 1: Gardenview

Overview

This land of apple and pumpkin orchards was once picturesque and lush but is now scarred from cultist activities. Jacob’s Region borders to the north, with the Henbane River running along the eastern side. Venture farther inland to discover hills and forests and more mountainous terrain and trails to the west. The cult utilizes this subregion as a resource, sending fruits to their bunkers across Hope County.

Collectibles (5)

The following table details the available collectibles in this subregion:

Missions (3*)

The following table details the available missions in this subregion (related to the totals shown in your in-game Map menu).

* Death Wish usually starts at US Auto Cult Outpost.

Activities

The following list grants you an overview of the hunting, fishing, plant-picking, and base-jumping opportunities available:

Base Jumps: 2Fishing: Rainbow Trout (Hard)

Hunting: Cougar, Duck, White-Tail DeerPlants: Lupine, Mustard, Prickly Lettuce

Cult Outpost (1)

[1] Gardenview Packing Facility

+RP, Ammo (Haul!), Barrels and Gas Canisters (Explosive), Bliss (Effect), Climbing Spots, Enemies (Animal, Cultist), Hostages (Liberate), Item of Note (Gardenview Key), Items ($, Safe), Lock and Key, Shop (General), Vehicle (Car/Truck), Warning! Alarm! Zip Lines

Difficulty: ★★

Mission: Cult Outpost; Side: Bear Necessities

Rewards: Money, Resistance Points: 400 (Holland Valley)

Eden’s Gate is using the Gardenview Packing Facility to send the orchard’s fruit to their bunkers. Use the key found at the roadside stand to open the north office in the main warehouse.

Cult Properties (2)

[1] Silo: Henbane River Orchard

+RP, Ammo (Few), Enemies (Cultist), Landmark, Propane Tank (Large: Explosive), Vehicle (Quad)

A large silo of explosive materials sits on the orchard’s northeastern edge, usually guarded by a single foe. Watch for foes incoming from the bridge.

[2] Silo: Gardenview Orchard

+RP, Gas Canister and Propane Tank (Explosive), Landmark

North of Rae-Rae’s Pumpkin Farm, in the middle of the apple orchard, is a large explosive silo. Not for long!

Primary Locations (7)

[1] Silver Lake Trailer Park

+RP, Ammo (Plenty), Character of Note (Merle Briggs), Far Cry Arcade (Editor), Gas Canister (Explosive), Gun for Hire, Enemies (Cultists), Hostages (Liberate), Item of Note (Documents; Magazine #1: Fishing—Golden Trout; Map), Items ($, Safe), Propane Tank (Large), Zip Lines

Mission: Story—Death Wish (Alternate Start)

A trailer park nestled in the woods to the east of the river, close to Silver Lake. It currently has a group of cultists overrunning the place. It is also a possible place to find Merle Briggs and acquire a story mission from this reprobate (but only if you haven’t liberated U.S. Auto Cult Outpost yet). Don’t forget the Fishing Magazine in the northeast trailer.

[2] Gardenview Orchards

Ammo (Few), Climbing Spots, Item of Note (Documents), Item (Magazine: Perk), Zip Lines

This is a secondary packing facility and roadside shop. Expect minor cult activity here. Break into the small boarded-up hut for a stash of items, including a Perk Magazine.

[3] Rae-Rae’s Pumpkin Farm

+RP, Ammo (Plenty), Character of Note (Boomer), Climbing Spots, Collectible (Vietnam Lighter), Enemies (Cultist), Fangs for Hire (Boomer), Item of Note (Documents; Magazine: Perk), Items ($), Shop (Garage), Underground

Mission: Story—Man’s Best Friend

Specialist: Boomer (Scout)

Rae-Rae and her husband have been murdered, and their bodies are strewn in the front yard of their cottage. Their dog Boomer has been caged. Expect around four cultists, and more arrive in vehicles once you slay the first group. Boomer is a key companion pet—free him. Don’t forget to check the bunker!

[4] Gardenview Ciderworks

Ammo (Few), Barrels and Propane Tank (Explosive), Far Cry Arcade (Poster), Item of Note (Documents), Items (Plenty), Warning! Mortar!, Zip Lines

Cultists have set fire to a small distillery. Also expect heavy cult traffic along the road to the west, coming from the Rail Yard Outpost. Check under the distillery platform inside the warehouse for more items.

[5] Bridge of Tears

Ammo (Haul!), Climbing Spots, Enemies (Cultist), Fishing Location, Gas Canister (Explosive), Item of Note (Magazine: Perk x3; Documents), Grapple Spots, Items (Haul!), Landmark, Prepper Stash, Shop (General), Vista, Warning! Mounted MG!, Zip Lines

Mission: Prepper Stash (1)—Swingers

This landmark bridge spans the Henbane River. There are gun emplacements on the bridge, so approach from the railroad tracks. Check the bridge span’s underside grapple spots to swing across during the Prepper Stash mission. Note the riverside dock and possible shop.

[6] Frobisher’s Cave

Ammo (Few), Barrels (Bliss), Bliss (Effect), Climbing Spots, Grapple Spots, Enemies (Cultist), Hostage (Liberate), Item of Note (Magazine: Perk), Items (Few), Landmark, Underground

Behind the “Devils Lighter Fluid” billboard is the entrance to a small cave complex, usually manned by cultists about to execute an innocent. The cave has some interesting petroglyphs, loot, and the tale of Frobisher the Mountain Lion on a plaque.

[7] Howard Cabin

Ammo (Few), Character of Note (Willis Huntley), Item of Note (Documents), Item of Note (Magazine #2: Fishing: Arctic Grayling), Propane Tank (Small: Explosive), Items (Few), Underground, Vista

Mission: Side—Patriot Acts

Special Agent Huntley has taken up residence close to this boarded-up cabin. Though the cabin is inaccessible, you can enter the unlocked bunker behind it. This leads to a small trove of items and a magazine, giving you the best Arctic Grayling fishing spots.

Secondary Locations (7)

[1] North Peninsula Cabin

Ammo (Few), Barrels (Bliss), Climbing Spots, Fishing Location, Items (Few), Vehicle (Plane), Vista

This idyllic waterfront cabin is great to spend time fishing at, or taking potshots at the cult’s dinghies and other watercraft.

[2] Red wooden cross (Riverbank)

Collectible (Whiskey Cask), Fishing Location

Mission: Side—Whiskey River

An odd wooden cross sealed into the riverbank with a “W” (or “West”) painted onto the rock below indicates a sunken Whiskey Cask. The barrel is underwater, east of here, in the river.

[3] Henbane River Bridge (Cult Blockade)

+RP, Ammo (Few), Enemies (Cultist), Landmark

Expect a roadblock at the western side of this bridge, which links the Henbane River region. Note that this blockade is bolstered as you gain Reputation across Holland Valley.

[4] The Big Apple

Items (Few), Landmark

A giant metal red apple, indicating you’re in the lush orchards of Gardenview.

[5] The Bear Cave

Barrels (Bliss), Bliss (Effect), Enemies (Animal)

West of the Gardenview cult outpost, in the wooded hillside, is a small bear cave. This is the source of Blissed-out bears during Side Mission: The Bear Necessities.

[6] Whitetail Ridge Trail: Militia Camp

Ammo (Few), Enemies (Cultist), Gas Canister (Explosive), Gun for Hire, Item of Note (Magazine: Perk), Items (Few), Vehicle (Quad), Vista

This cliff path winds north to Whitetail Mountains and west of Widow’s Creek lake. It is home to a small band of friendly militia folk. Come to repel any nearby cultists. Stay for the comradery and Perk magazine.

[7] Whitetail Ridge Trail: Junction Camp

Ammo (Few), Gun for Hire, Barrel (Explosive), Item of Note (Magazine: Perk), Items (Few), Vehicle (Quad), Vista

Close to a base-jump windsock is a trail junction where friendly militia folk reside. Grab a Perk Magazine while you’re here.