I never played the 1st one, really likes the 2nd one(still haven't beat it yet) & am definitely looking forward to the 3rd. Hopefully, load times & transportation aspects of the game will improve.
http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/220877/far-cry-3-will-be-ten-times-the-game-far-cry-2-was/
http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/220877/far-cry-3-will-be-ten-times-the-game-far-cry-2-was/