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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | ||
| − | # | + | # Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerProfile.xml]]</code> with a text editor. |
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# Locate <code>ResolutionX="x"</code> and change x to ''custom resolution''. | # Locate <code>ResolutionX="x"</code> and change x to ''custom resolution''. | ||
# Locate <code>ResolutionY="x"</code> and change x to ''custom resolution''. | # Locate <code>ResolutionY="x"</code> and change x to ''custom resolution''. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = No mixed controller and keyboard controls for vehicle sections.<ref>http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/732002-Controll-options-or-the-lack-of-them?p=8752077&viewfull=1#post8752077</ref> | + | |controller support notes = No mixed controller and keyboard controls for vehicle sections.<ref>[http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/732002-Controll-options-or-the-lack-of-them?p=8752077&viewfull=1#post8752077 Controll options,or the lack of them | Ubisoft Forums]</ref> |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = One time prompt to switch to controller which cannot be answered with a controller. | |full controller notes = One time prompt to switch to controller which cannot be answered with a controller. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit InputUserActionMap.xml}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit InputUserActionMap.xml}} | ||
| − | # | + | # Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|InputUserActionMap.xml]]</code> with a text editor |
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# Locate and replace, or append the following code: | # Locate and replace, or append the following code: | ||
<pre><ActionMap name="common_use_remap"> | <pre><ActionMap name="common_use_remap"> | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml to add IronsightToggleMode}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml to add IronsightToggleMode}} | ||
| − | # | + | # # Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerProfile.xml]]</code> with text editor. |
| − | # Open <code>GamerProfile.xml</code> | ||
# Locate <code>IronsightToggleMode="0"</code> and change it to <code>IronsightToggleMode="1"</code> | # Locate <code>IronsightToggleMode="0"</code> and change it to <code>IronsightToggleMode="1"</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = 5.1 only <ref>[http://www.avsforum.com/t/1454582/list-of-games-with-discrete-7-1-support#post_22893086 List of games with discrete 7.1 support. - AVS forum]</ref> | + | |surround sound notes = 5.1 only <ref>[http://www.avsforum.com/t/1454582/list-of-games-with-discrete-7-1-support#post_22893086 List of games with discrete 7.1 support. - AVS forum]</ref><ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Under video settings. | |subtitles notes = Under video settings. | ||
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===Crash after first cutscene and random crashing=== | ===Crash after first cutscene and random crashing=== | ||
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Crashes can randomly happen in all parts of the game.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3019290 Far Cry 3: Game crashing randomly - Steam Users' Forums]</ref> |
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Crash are more frequent after first -unskippable- cutscene.<ref>[https://twitter.com/botherer/status/274294032778268673 Twitter / botherer: I know the game's going to ...]</ref> |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Switch to DirectX 9}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Switch to DirectX 9|ref=<ref name=crash>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3018899&page=2 Far Cry 3 Crash on startup - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}} |
Changing from DirectX 11 to 9 in the video settings may solve this problem. | Changing from DirectX 11 to 9 in the video settings may solve this problem. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable any sort of forced AA|ref=<ref name=crash/>}} |
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}} | }} | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Nvidia 500-series cards | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Nvidia 500-series cards|ref=<ref>[http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/744450-Solution-to-constant-Crashing-found!-Forums Solution Solution to constant Crashing found! | Ubisoft Forums]</ref>}} |
| − | + | Raising your GPU Core Voltage by 25/50 mV may fix crashes. For step-by-step instructions see reference | |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | ||
| − | # | + | # Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerProfile.xml]]</code> with a text editor. |
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# Locate <code>SSAOLevel="x"</code> and change x to 0. | # Locate <code>SSAOLevel="x"</code> and change x to 0. | ||
{{ii}} Whenever you change graphical settings in-game SSAOLevel="0" is changed back to the default 1 (SSAO). | {{ii}} Whenever you change graphical settings in-game SSAOLevel="0" is changed back to the default 1 (SSAO). | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | ||
| − | # | + | # Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerProfile.xml]]</code> with a text editor |
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# Locate <code>PostFxQuality="x"</code> and change x to false. | # Locate <code>PostFxQuality="x"</code> and change x to false. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | ||
| − | # | + | # Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerProfile.xml]]</code> with a text editor |
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# Find <code>VSync="x"</code> and change x to 0 | # Find <code>VSync="x"</code> and change x to 0 | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete GamerProfile.xml}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete GamerProfile.xml}} | ||
| − | # If the above does not work, | + | # If the above does not work, delete <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3\GamerProfile.xml</code> |
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}} | }} | ||
===Parachute will not open=== | ===Parachute will not open=== | ||
| − | Game reports wrong button for opening parachute when jumping with wing-suit. There seems to be link between crouch binding and change vehicle seat binding. Make sure that these actions are bound to same key.<ref>http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/731772-Wing-suit-unable-to-deploy-parachute</ref> | + | Game reports wrong button for opening parachute when jumping with wing-suit. There seems to be link between crouch binding and change vehicle seat binding. Make sure that these actions are bound to same key.<ref>[http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/731772-Wing-suit-unable-to-deploy-parachute Wing suit unable to deploy parachute | Ubisoft Forums]</ref> |
===Multiplayer weapons will not level up=== | ===Multiplayer weapons will not level up=== | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | ||
| − | # | + | # Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerProfile.xml]]</code> with a text editor |
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# Find <code>Hdr="x"</code> and change x to 0. | # Find <code>Hdr="x"</code> and change x to 0. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Open the game | # Open the game | ||
# Once the loading screen comes up, use CTRL ALT DEL to open the Task Manager. | # Once the loading screen comes up, use CTRL ALT DEL to open the Task Manager. | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ |
| + | |minCPU2 = Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 | ||
|minmem = 2 GB | |minmem = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 15 GB | |minHD = 15 GB | ||
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|recOS = Vista, 7 | |recOS = Vista, 7 | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = AMD Phenom II X2 565 |
| + | |recCPU2 = Intel Core i3-530 | ||
|recmem = 4 GB | |recmem = 4 GB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 | ||
Revision as of 16:30, 6 May 2014
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| Developers | |
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| Ubisoft Montreal | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| Dunia 2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 29, 2012 |
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| Far Cry | |
|---|---|
| Far Cry | 2004 |
| Far Cry 2 | 2008 |
| Far Cry 3 | 2012 |
| Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon | 2013 |
| Far Cry 4 | 2014 |
| Far Cry Primal | 2016 |
| Far Cry 5 | 2018 |
| Far Cry New Dawn | 2019 |
| Far Cry 6 | 2021 |
Key points
- Large number of issues reported on multiple hardware configurations, including texture problems, falling through the world, etc.
General information
- Official game site
- Ubisoft Forums - PC Discussion
- Ubisoft Forums - Technical Community Help
- Far Cry Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
- All versions require Uplay.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220240/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220240/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Ubisoft Connect | Save games automatically sync. |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Manually bind Enter key to an action
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Toggle aiming down sights (ADS) for weapons
| Instructions |
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Negative mouse acceleration
- Negative mouse acceleration prevents fast mouse movements. Mouse acceleration option in the Options menu does not fix the negative effect.
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Audio settings
Issues unresolved
Game stuck on skill tree
- Game stuck on the first time you enter the skill tree. The game will not exit from the skill tree no matter what key is pressed.
Crash after first cutscene and random crashing
- Crashes can randomly happen in all parts of the game.[1]
- Crash are more frequent after first -unskippable- cutscene.[2]
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Textures and artifacting
Artifact blocks appear on screen.
Random lights appear.
Escaping to menu and returning and geometry has failed to load correctly.
Stretched, hollow blocks of the ground appearing randomly. (Possible Fix for this particular one at least for me is to change to direct X 9. Also going offline in Uplay may rectify the issue.)
Crash when installed in a Windows 8 Storage Space
- The Game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Windows 8/8.1 Storage Space.
Issues fixed
Disable ambient occlusion
- Ambient occlusion can't be disabled completely through the in-game settings when playing in DirectX 11, only switched to various techniques available (SSAO, HBAO, HDAO).
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Disable depth of field
- This will improve performance and fix the low-res textures on the background.
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Change UI language
- For some reason Far Cry 3 will sometimes have a (poorly) translated interface.
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Microstutter
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Multi-GPU crash
- If your game freezes and crashes when entering a saved game, you must disable the Post FX option.
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Game stuck on splash screen
- Game splash screen pops up on desktop and freezes, doing nothing until the process is ended.
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Parachute will not open
Game reports wrong button for opening parachute when jumping with wing-suit. There seems to be link between crouch binding and change vehicle seat binding. Make sure that these actions are bound to same key.[3]
Multiplayer weapons will not level up
- Weapons earn EXP and level up during matches, but do no retain EXP post-game; weapons stay at level 1 indefinitely.
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Disable HDR
- Disable this to improve fps.
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Installation Issues
When using a C:\ drive with limited space such as an SSD, the game will not install onto a secondary drive even if you have sufficient free space.
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First loading screen stalls or takes excessive amounts of time
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 |
AMD Phenom II X2 565 Intel Core i3-530 |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 8800 AMD Radeon HD 2900 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 AMD Radeon HD 5770 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (220240) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.