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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|crysis-3|74}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|crysis-3|74}}
 
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|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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|official site=  
 
|official site=  
 
|hltb        = 2070
 
|hltb        = 2070
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|lutris      = crysis-3
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|mobygames    = crysis-3
 
|mobygames    = crysis-3
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}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{ii}} The [[#Crysis 3 CVar Configurator|Crysis 3 CVar Configurator]] is an official tool that allows adjusting the field of view, disabling mouse acceleration and smoothing, and enabling borderless fullscreen windowed mode.
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:first-person}} {{Glossary:shooter}} game developed by [[Company:Crytek|Crytek]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. It is the third entry in the ''[[Series:Crysis|Crysis]]'' series.
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|release history  = It was first released in North America on February 19, 2013, followed by released in Australasia and Europe on February 21 and February 22, 2013 respectively. It was later released on [[Steam]] on June 4, 2020.
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|current state    = It was later made unavailable as an one-time purchase on Steam on September 07, 2023, but is available on the same platform as part of the [[EA Play]] subscription service.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.crysis.com/forums/ Official Crysis Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.crysis.com/forums/ Official Crysis Forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1282690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1282690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
[[mm}} [https://eaassets-a.akamaihd.net/eahelp/manuals/crysis-3-manuals_PC.pdf Manual]
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{{mm}} [https://eaassets-a.akamaihd.net/eahelp/manuals/crysis-3-manuals_PC.pdf Manual]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | 2 DVDs | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | 2 DVDs | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | crysis/crysis-3 | Origin | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1282690 | Steam, Origin | Digital Deluxe Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | crysis/crysis-3 | Origin | Only available with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1282690 | Steam, Origin | Digital Deluxe Edition. Formerly available as an one-time purchase until September 07, 2023.<br/>Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows | }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1230-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1230-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | crysis-3 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | crysis-3 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}. {{Removed DRM|SecuROM|v8.13.0043}} was removed on March 14, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dsogaming.com/news/ea-has-finally-removed-securerom-from-crysis-3/|title=EA has finally removed SecuROM from Crysis 3 - DSOGaming|date=2021-03-18}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}. {{Removed DRM|SecuROM|v8.13.0043}} was removed on March 14, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dsogaming.com/news/ea-has-finally-removed-securerom-from-crysis-3/|title=EA has finally removed SecuROM from Crysis 3 - DSOGaming|date=2021-03-18}}</ref>
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{{ii}} The original SecuROM DRM was accompanied by custom {{term|DRM}} code which could sabotage the game by rendering the final boss undefeatable.
  
 
==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|cross-game bonus      =
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|dlc                    = The DLC includes new maps.
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|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
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|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]].
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}}
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{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| The Lost Island | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Lost Island | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Overkill-Pack | Included with the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Overkill Pack | Included with the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Brawler-Pack | Included with the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Brawler Pack | Included with the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Stalker-Pack | Included with the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Stalker Pack | Included with the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Soundtrack | Included with the Digital Deluxe Edition. In lossless .WAV format. | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1170-maldo-onthefly-for-crysis-3/ MaLDo OnTheFly utility]===
 
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1170-maldo-onthefly-for-crysis-3/ MaLDo OnTheFly utility]===
 
{{ii}} MaLDo OnTheFly utility lets you change the graphics options within the game just by pressing a key, switch HUD on and off, change FOV and more from within the game.
 
{{ii}} MaLDo OnTheFly utility lets you change the graphics options within the game just by pressing a key, switch HUD on and off, change FOV and more from within the game.
{{--}} Unofficial tool, which may result in multiplayer ban.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130505044111/http://maldotex.blogspot.com/2013/02/maldo-onthefly-for-crysis-3.html MaLDoHD for Crysis 2: MaLDo OnTheFly for Crysis 3]</ref>
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{{ii}} Unofficial tool, which may result in multiplayer ban.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505044111/http://maldotex.blogspot.com/2013/02/maldo-onthefly-for-crysis-3.html|title=MaLDoHD for Crysis 2: MaLDo OnTheFly for Crysis 3|date=May 2023}} </ref> but since the multiplayer servers are down it doesn't mater for singleplayer.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis3}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis3}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis3\SaveGames\|{{P|game}}\Crysis 3\USER\SaveGames\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis3\Profiles\|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Crysis3\SaveGames\|{{P|game}}\Crysis 3\USER\SaveGames\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
|xbox cloud                =  
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|xbox cloud                = unknown
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulf0uXOjDUo Real 4K: Crysis 3 - YouTube]</ref>
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|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulf0uXOjDUo|title=Real 4K: Crysis 3 - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = Default is 55° vertical. Use [[#Crysis 3 CVar Configurator|Crysis 3 CVar Configurator]].
 
|fov notes                  = Default is 55° vertical. Use [[#Crysis 3 CVar Configurator|Crysis 3 CVar Configurator]].
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|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[TXAA]] (Nvidia only),<ref>[http://hardocp.com/article/2013/03/12/crysis_3_video_card_performance_iq_review/ Crysis 3 Video Card Performance and IQ Review - HARDOCP]</ref> [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] and [[MSAA]].
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|antialiasing notes        = [[TXAA]] (Nvidia only),<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://hardocp.com/article/2013/03/12/crysis_3_video_card_performance_iq_review/|title=Crysis 3 Video Card Performance and IQ Review - HARDOCP|date=May 2023}}</ref> [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] and [[MSAA]].
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = No built-in frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref> See [[#Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled|Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled]].
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|120 fps notes              = No built-in frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled|Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled]]. Grass and Water physics capped at 30FPS.
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 output<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Traditional Chinese
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|interface = true
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|audio    = unknown
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|ref      =
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = Fan translation; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/197_traducao-do-crysis-3-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.]
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  |notes    = Fan translation (2023) by "MJay" from 'Tribo Gamer'; [https://joao13traducoes.com/2022/01/pc-crysis-3-tribo-gamer/ download]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = unknown
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|ref      =
 
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          =  
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|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = true
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = Shut down on December 8, 2023.<ref name="Crysis3MPShutdown">{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/a-h|title=Online Services Shutdown - A-H|date=2023-09-16}}</ref>
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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{{Network/Connections
 
{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        = true
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|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking notes  = May not work reliably.
 
|matchmaking notes  = May not work reliably.
 
|p2p                = false
 
|p2p                = false
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          = true
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|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      = false
 
|self-hosting      = false
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|native 3d notes            = Side-by-side or interlaced.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/916373-pc/75387141?page=2|title=So I decided to activate Crysis 3s 3D for the first time|date=2021-07-30}}</ref>
 
|native 3d notes            = Side-by-side or interlaced.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/916373-pc/75387141?page=2|title=So I decided to activate Crysis 3s 3D for the first time|date=2021-07-30}}</ref>
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/08/crysis-3-dx11.html Helix Mod: Crysis 3].
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/08/crysis-3-dx11.html Helix Mod: Crysis 3].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Multiplayer crash at 99% loading===
 
===Multiplayer crash at 99% loading===
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===Memory allocation error on low-memory system===
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{{ii}} The game needs at least 600 MB and up to 700 MB of free memory to load and transition between levels properly, even with lowest quality settings. On system with only 2 GB of memory '''and''' running Windows 8 and later, the system memory can become exhausted very quickly and will cause memory allocation error.<br>Workaround includes closing any other applications except Origin before playing the game. Use ReadyBoost on any external storage and allocate the free space at twice the memory size or increase the page file size.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
==='Cryengine error' and 'DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED'===
 
{{ii}} Problem is normally caused by faulty or underpowered power supply, or overworked graphics card.
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Underclock graphics card|ref=<ref>http://www.mycrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=59113</ref>}}
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Increase fan speed|ref=<ref>http://www.mycrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=59113</ref>}}
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Downgrade drivers, from version 314.07 to 302.80, the first driver without WHQL|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=AMD GPUs - add power/wattage to graphics card|ref=<ref>http://www.mycrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=61185&p=618646&hilit=overpower+graphics#p618646</ref>}}
 
  
 
===FPS issues on AMD cards===
 
===FPS issues on AMD cards===
{{ii}} Games based on CryEngine may have observable decreased in performance with AMD GPUs on Windows 10 compared to Windows 7.<ref>https://ithardware.pl/testyirecenzje/narzut_sterownikow_amd_nvidia_dawniej_i_dzis_test_porownawczy-9370.html</ref>
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{{ii}} Games based on CryEngine may have observable decreased in performance with AMD GPUs on Windows 10 compared to Windows 7.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://ithardware.pl/testyirecenzje/narzut_sterownikow_amd_nvidia_dawniej_i_dzis_test_porownawczy-9370.html|title=ithardware.pl|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
{{--}} Since the version 2004 of Windows 10, timer resolution can't be changed system-wide, thus the workaround below may not work, [[Windows#Changing default timer resolution|refer here]].
 
{{--}} Since the version 2004 of Windows 10, timer resolution can't be changed system-wide, thus the workaround below may not work, [[Windows#Changing default timer resolution|refer here]].
{{ii}} Vega series GPUs may perform worse than the RX series GPUs on Windows 10 in CryEngine games, in comparison to Windows 7.<ref>https://ithardware.pl/testyirecenzje/narzut_sterownikow_amd_nvidia_dawniej_i_dzis_test_porownawczy-9370.html</ref> This is likely a driver issue, however. So updating graphics driver may fix the issue.
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{{ii}} Vega series GPUs may perform worse than the RX series GPUs on Windows 10 in CryEngine games, in comparison to Windows 7.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://ithardware.pl/testyirecenzje/narzut_sterownikow_amd_nvidia_dawniej_i_dzis_test_porownawczy-9370.html|title=ithardware.pl|date=May 2023}}</ref> This is likely a driver issue, however. So updating graphics driver may fix the issue.
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust timer resolution with TimerTool.
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{{Fixbox|description=Adjust timer resolution with TimerTool|ref={{cn|date=2022-10-14|reason=}}|fix=
 
{{ii}} For Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Windows 10 before 2004 update, using TimerTool with settings set to 0.5ms can be use for best performance.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hcuYiqib9I&t=365</ref>
 
{{ii}} For Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Windows 10 before 2004 update, using TimerTool with settings set to 0.5ms can be use for best performance.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hcuYiqib9I&t=365</ref>
}}
 
 
===Memory allocation error on low-memory system===
 
{{ii}} The game needs at least 600 MB, and up to 700 MB of free memory for the game to load between levels properly, even on '''Low Details''' settings. Otherwise the game will shows an error. On system with only 2 GB of memory, and running Windows Vista or later; this may not be avoidable.
 
{{ii}} Possible workaround includes using ReadyBoost with twice the memory size, or increase the virtual memory size. The latter, however, is not recommended for Windows 8 or later unless.
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use Smart RAM from IObit or "RAM optimizers"|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{ii}} Use it at your own risk and save important files before proceeding further, ''"RAM optimizers"'' typically involves stopping services or closing background software that normally not able to be terminated by user.
 
When game shows ending section cutscene on the level:
 
* Set low details.
 
* Use option "deep cleaning" in Smart RAM.
 
* In result of deep cleaning option, big amount of RAM is freed.
 
* You'll encounter short unresponsibility of the system (according to working of versions of the Smart RAM to at least versions till ~August 2016).
 
* When computer will be responsive again, just come back to the game.
 
* You can normally change the details, immediately after first loading of a level.
 
* Since now, game loads normally during the whole level, without any problem, till the next one.
 
 
Similar functionality can be found in CleanMem, but it is not tested.
 
 
{{ii}} If the issue occurred on system with more than 2 GB of RAM, using [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 NTCore 4GB patcher] may fix the issue, like its use was recommended for Crysis 2.
 
 
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===Hacking finishes with no result===
 
===Hacking finishes with no result===
{{ii}} There is a problem with in-game hacking mechanics, where successful hacking will end in no expected result. Example: hacking tutorial will not end, door will not open shortly after single player campaign starts.
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{{ii}} Game may not indicate successful hacking, preventing you from progressing further. i.e. hacking tutorial won't end properly.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Unbind F key|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Unbind F key|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
There seems to be problem with binding F key. Keep F key unbound or bind it to USE action.
 
There seems to be problem with binding F key. Keep F key unbound or bind it to USE action.
}}
 
 
===Game crashes===
 
{{Fixbox|description=PlayerProfiles CGameContext&#58;:StartGame: No Users Logged In|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
The game may crash with the above error message when launching a campaign mission. Launch <code>Crysis3.exe</code> as an administrator to avoid this.<ref>http://www.mycrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=61154</ref>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled===
 
===Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled===
{{ii}} Updates to Windows 10 have resulted in incompatibility with older CryEngine games, which may result in a capped frame rate. Windows 7 is also affected, but only in menus (eg. pause menu). Enabling NULL appears to have no effect under Windows 7.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/</ref>  
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{{ii}} Updates to Windows 10 have resulted in incompatibility with older CryEngine games, which may result in a capped frame rate. Windows 7 is also affected, but only in menus (eg. pause menu). Enabling NULL appears to have no effect under Windows 7.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>  
{{Fixbox|description=Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra<ref>[https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/why-does-ultra-low-latency-mode-fix-stuttering-in-some-games-ryse-son-of-rome-for-example.432504/]</ref>||fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/why-does-ultra-low-latency-mode-fix-stuttering-in-some-games-ryse-son-of-rome-for-example.432504/|title=forums.guru3d.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>||fix=
 
#Go to the Nvidia control panel, set Low Latency Mode to Ultra for Crysis 3 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply.
 
#Go to the Nvidia control panel, set Low Latency Mode to Ultra for Crysis 3 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|description=Set max frame rate to 1000 in Nvidia control panel<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/]</ref>||fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set max frame rate to 1000 in Nvidia control panel<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/|title=Reddit|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>||fix=
 
#Go to the Nvidia control panel, set max frame rate to 1000 for Crysis 3 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply.
 
#Go to the Nvidia control panel, set max frame rate to 1000 for Crysis 3 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|description=Apply RTSS framerate limiter<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/gr10x0z/ Crysis 2 and 3 locked at 65fps]</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vlad 54rus|date=2021-03-23}}</ref>||fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Apply RTSS framerate limiter<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/gr10x0z/|title=Crysis 2 and 3 locked at 65fps|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vlad 54rus|date=2021-03-23}}</ref>||fix=
 
# Download and install [https://www.guru3d.com/files_details/rtss_rivatuner_statistics_server_download.html RivaTuner Statistics Server].
 
# Download and install [https://www.guru3d.com/files_details/rtss_rivatuner_statistics_server_download.html RivaTuner Statistics Server].
 
# Run it.
 
# Run it.
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===Missing voices in cutscenes of non-English versions===
 
===Missing voices in cutscenes of non-English versions===
In some non-English game versions, the file <code>Crysis 3\C3\videos2.pak</code> is bugged, leading to missing voice acting during cutscenes.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/1282690/discussions/0/2287213008801555440</ref><ref name="lutris">https://forums.lutris.net/t/solved-crysis-3-origin-no-voice-in-cutscene/12372</ref> Many users reported getting the bug since a patch.<ref name="lutris/><ref>https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-EA-Games/Crysis-3-Bug-Audio/td-p/10169059</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/lm6h2p/crysis_3_no_dialogue_in_cutscenes/</ref><ref>https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technische-Fragen/Crysis-3-keine-Stimmen-in-Zwischensequenzen/td-p/10273088</ref><ref>https://answers.ea.com/t5/Altri-giochi-EA/problema-audio-dialoghi-cutscene-crysis-3-in-italiano/td-p/10137373</ref><ref>https://answers.ea.com/t5/Origin-Client-Web-Technical/Crysis-3-cutscenes-have-no-voices-when-a-character-talks/td-p/10216053</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/1282690/discussions/0/3106888980051757900</ref> The reason is maybe a patch that month which "cleaned up" the audio files but was bugged and never fixed.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/1282690/discussions/0/3178985744452122795/</ref><ref>https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/8254342/</ref>
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In some non-English game versions, the file {{file|Crysis 3\C3\videos2.pak}} is bugged, leading to missing voice acting during cutscenes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1282690/discussions/0/2287213008801555440|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref name="lutris">https://forums.lutris.net/t/solved-crysis-3-origin-no-voice-in-cutscene/12372</ref> Many users reported getting the bug since a patch.<ref name="lutris/><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-EA-Games/Crysis-3-Bug-Audio/td-p/10169059|title=answers.ea.com|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/lm6h2p/crysis_3_no_dialogue_in_cutscenes/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technische-Fragen/Crysis-3-keine-Stimmen-in-Zwischensequenzen/td-p/10273088|title=answers.ea.com|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Altri-giochi-EA/problema-audio-dialoghi-cutscene-crysis-3-in-italiano/td-p/10137373|title=answers.ea.com|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Origin-Client-Web-Technical/Crysis-3-cutscenes-have-no-voices-when-a-character-talks/td-p/10216053|title=answers.ea.com|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1282690/discussions/0/3106888980051757900|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> The reason is maybe a patch that month which "cleaned up" the audio files but was bugged and never fixed.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1282690/discussions/0/3178985744452122795/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/8254342/|title=steamdb.info|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
Fixes are available for the following language versions:<br>
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Fixes are available for the following language versions:
* Russian and Polish: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2460169415 (an old fix for Russian can also be found [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2149461821 here])
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* [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2460169415 Russian and Polish] (an old fix for Russian can also be found [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2149461821 here])
* English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Turkish: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1282690/discussions/0/3266808619812163094
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* [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1282690/discussions/0/3266808619812163094 English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Turkish]
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|windows 64-bit exe    = false  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
|windows exe notes      = <ref>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/916373-pc/68312439</ref>
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/916373-pc/68312439|title=gamefaqs.gamespot.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz (E6600)
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz (E6600)
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.7 GHz (5200+)
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.7 GHz (5200+)
|minRAM  = 2 GB <br/>3 GB (Vista)
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|minRAM  = 2 GB <br>3 GB (Vista)
 
|minHD    = 16 GB
 
|minHD    = 16 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
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|recOS    = 7, 8, 8.1
 
|recOS    = 7, 8, 8.1
|recCPU  = Intel Core i3-530
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i3-530<br>'''Intel Core i7-2600K'''
|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X2 565
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|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X2 565<br>'''AMD Bulldozer FX-4150'''
|recRAM  = 4 GB
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|recRAM  = 4 GB<br>'''8 GB'''
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560<br>'''Nvidia GeForce GTX 680'''
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5870
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|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5870<br>'''AMD Radeon HD 7970'''
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recDX    =  
 
|recDX    =  
|notes    = {{ii}} Hi-performance specifications: 8 GB, Intel Core i7-2600k or AMD Bulldozer FX4150 with AMD Radeon HD7970 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 680.<ref>http://www.crysis.com/us/crysis-3/buy</ref>
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{{References}}
 
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Latest revision as of 18:21, 26 March 2024

Crysis 3
Crysis 3 cover
Developers
Crytek
Multiplayer Crytek UK
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
CryEngine 3
Release dates
Windows February 19, 2013
Reception
Metacritic 76
IGDB 74
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi
Series Crysis
Crysis 3 on HowLongToBeat
Crysis 3 on IGDB
Crysis 3 on MobyGames
Crysis 3 on Wikipedia
Crysis
Crysis 2007
Crysis Warhead 2008
Crysis 2 2011
Crysis 3 2013
Crysis Remastered 2020
Crysis 2 Remastered 2021
Crysis 3 Remastered 2021
Crysis 4 TBA

Crysis 3 is a first-person shooter game developed by Crytek and published by Electronic Arts. It is the third entry in the Crysis series.

It was first released in North America on February 19, 2013, followed by released in Australasia and Europe on February 21 and February 22, 2013 respectively. It was later released on Steam on June 4, 2020.

It was later made unavailable as an one-time purchase on Steam on September 07, 2023, but is available on the same platform as part of the EA Play subscription service.

General information

Official Crysis Website
Official Crysis Forums
Steam Community Discussions
Manual

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Origin
2 DVDs
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
Only available with EA Play.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Origin
Digital Deluxe Edition. Formerly available as an one-time purchase until September 07, 2023.
Included with EA Play (Steam).
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
All versions require Origin DRM. SecuROM v8.13.0043 DRM was removed on March 14, 2021.[1]
The original SecuROM DRM was accompanied by custom DRM code which could sabotage the game by rendering the final boss undefeatable.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC The DLC includes new maps.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via EA Play.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
The Lost Island
Windows
Overkill Pack Included with the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Brawler Pack Included with the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Stalker Pack Included with the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Windows

Essential improvements

Crysis 3 CVar Configurator unlocks many options.
Crysis 3 CVar Configurator unlocks many options.

Crysis 3 CVar Configurator

An official configuration tool created by Crytek UK which lets you tweak game settings easily.

Includes options:

MaLDo OnTheFly utility

MaLDo OnTheFly utility lets you change the graphics options within the game just by pressing a key, switch HUD on and off, change FOV and more from within the game.
Unofficial tool, which may result in multiplayer ban.[2] but since the multiplayer servers are down it doesn't mater for singleplayer.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Crysis3
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1282690/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Crysis3\Profiles\
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Crysis3\SaveGames\
<path-to-game>\Crysis 3\USER\SaveGames\[Note 2]
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1282690/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game general gamepad settings.
In-game general gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad layout settings for the player.
In-game gamepad layout settings for the player.
In-game gamepad layout settings for vehicles.
In-game gamepad layout settings for vehicles.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.1 output[6]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

See also missing voices in cutscenes of non-English versions.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation, #1, #2.
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation (2023) by "MJay" from 'Tribo Gamer'; download
Russian
Spanish
Turkish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
16 Shut down on December 8, 2023.[7]

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
May not work reliably.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Servers must be rented from approved providers.
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 80, 443, 9988, 25650-25780, 17502, 42127, 64100-64110
UDP 3659, 10000-10100, 25650-25780, 64100-64110
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
Side-by-side or interlaced.[8]
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Crysis 3.
vorpX
G3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues unresolved

Multiplayer crash at 99% loading

Memory allocation error on low-memory system

The game needs at least 600 MB and up to 700 MB of free memory to load and transition between levels properly, even with lowest quality settings. On system with only 2 GB of memory and running Windows 8 and later, the system memory can become exhausted very quickly and will cause memory allocation error.
Workaround includes closing any other applications except Origin before playing the game. Use ReadyBoost on any external storage and allocate the free space at twice the memory size or increase the page file size.

Issues fixed

FPS issues on AMD cards

Games based on CryEngine may have observable decreased in performance with AMD GPUs on Windows 10 compared to Windows 7.[9]
Since the version 2004 of Windows 10, timer resolution can't be changed system-wide, thus the workaround below may not work, refer here.
Vega series GPUs may perform worse than the RX series GPUs on Windows 10 in CryEngine games, in comparison to Windows 7.[10] This is likely a driver issue, however. So updating graphics driver may fix the issue.
Adjust timer resolution with TimerTool[citation needed]
For Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Windows 10 before 2004 update, using TimerTool with settings set to 0.5ms can be use for best performance.[11]

Stuck installation

Reboot Origin into safe mode[12]
  1. Reboot Origin into safe mode.
  2. Reload game.

Hacking finishes with no result

Game may not indicate successful hacking, preventing you from progressing further. i.e. hacking tutorial won't end properly.
Unbind F key[citation needed]

There seems to be problem with binding F key. Keep F key unbound or bind it to USE action.

Frame rate capped at 100 or 64 FPS, even with V-Sync disabled

Updates to Windows 10 have resulted in incompatibility with older CryEngine games, which may result in a capped frame rate. Windows 7 is also affected, but only in menus (eg. pause menu). Enabling NULL appears to have no effect under Windows 7.[13]
Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra[14]
  1. Go to the Nvidia control panel, set Low Latency Mode to Ultra for Crysis 3 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply.
Set max frame rate to 1000 in Nvidia control panel[15]
  1. Go to the Nvidia control panel, set max frame rate to 1000 for Crysis 3 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply.
Apply RTSS framerate limiter[16][17]
  1. Download and install RivaTuner Statistics Server.
  2. Run it.
  3. Click the "add" button and navigate to where you installed Crysis 3 and add Crysis3.exe.
  4. Set framerate limiter to any number (e.g. 200).
  5. Minimize (don't close) the program.

Missing voices in cutscenes of non-English versions

In some non-English game versions, the file Crysis 3\C3\videos2.pak is bugged, leading to missing voice acting during cutscenes.[18][19] Many users reported getting the bug since a patch.[19][20][21][22][23][24][25] The reason is maybe a patch that month which "cleaned up" the audio files but was bugged and never fixed.[26][27]

Fixes are available for the following language versions:

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Shader Model support 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
[28]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD, Speex
Interface FreeType, Scaleform

Unpack the archives

To unpack and edit the .pak files, use this tool. Drag the .pak file onto the tool's dec.exe and it will convert it into a zip-file.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz (E6600)
AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.7 GHz (5200+)
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
3 GB (Vista)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 16 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
ATI Radeon HD 5770
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Shader model 5 support
High-performance specifications recommended by developers are displayed in bold


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  2. When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. EA has finally removed SecuROM from Crysis 3 - DSOGaming - last accessed on 2021-03-18
  2. MaLDoHD for Crysis 2: MaLDo OnTheFly for Crysis 3 - last accessed on May 2023
  3. Real 4K: Crysis 3 - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
  4. Crysis 3 Video Card Performance and IQ Review - HARDOCP - last accessed on May 2023
  5. New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
  6. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  7. Online Services Shutdown - A-H - last accessed on 2023-09-16
  8. So I decided to activate Crysis 3s 3D for the first time - last accessed on 2021-07-30
  9. ithardware.pl - last accessed on May 2023
  10. ithardware.pl - last accessed on May 2023
  11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hcuYiqib9I&t=365
  12. http://www.mycrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=59254
  13. Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
  14. forums.guru3d.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  15. Reddit - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  16. Crysis 2 and 3 locked at 65fps - last accessed on May 2023
  17. Verified by User:Vlad 54rus on 2021-03-23
  18. Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  19. 19.0 19.1 https://forums.lutris.net/t/solved-crysis-3-origin-no-voice-in-cutscene/12372
  20. answers.ea.com - last accessed on May 2023
  21. Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
  22. answers.ea.com - last accessed on May 2023
  23. answers.ea.com - last accessed on May 2023
  24. answers.ea.com - last accessed on May 2023
  25. Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  26. Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  27. steamdb.info - last accessed on May 2023
  28. gamefaqs.gamespot.com - last accessed on May 2023