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− | {{++}} 64-bit version available for separate download. See [[# | + | {{++}} 64-bit version is available for separate download. See [[#Patches|Patches]]. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Water reflections are broken on Windows Vista and later. Use [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] on modern systems. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1207658750|far_cry_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658750|far_cry_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://crymods.net/news.php Crymods] - Active community website with extensive mod database. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.moddb.com/mods/farcry-addon-mod-fcam Far Cry Addon Mod (FCAM)] - Various improvements to graphical and gameplay elements. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/444-far-cry-patch/ Patch v1.4 (32-bit only)] - The latest patch available for the game | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/444-far-cry-patch/ Patch v1.4 (32-bit only)] - The latest patch available for the game | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/442-far-cry-amd64-64-bit-upgrade-patch/ 64-bit Upgrade Patch] - Upgrades the game to take advantage of 64-bit architectures, allowing for higher frame rates and other optimizations. | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/442-far-cry-amd64-64-bit-upgrade-patch/ 64-bit Upgrade Patch] - Upgrades the game to take advantage of 64-bit architectures, allowing for higher frame rates and other optimizations. | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/443-far-cry-amd64-64-bit-enhanced-content-patch/ 64-bit Enhanced Content Patch] - Adds exclusive features such as higher resolution textures and objects as well as increased viewing distances in some cases. | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/443-far-cry-amd64-64-bit-enhanced-content-patch/ 64-bit Enhanced Content Patch] - Adds exclusive features such as higher resolution textures and objects as well as increased viewing distances in some cases. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Steam Instructions|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Steam Instructions|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
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− | === | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[http://www.tweakguides.com/Farcry_11.html TweakGuides.com - Far Cry Tweak Guide]</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{P|game}}. |
+ | # From there navigate to <code>Languages/Movies/English</code> | ||
+ | # Replace the files <code>Crytek.bik</code>, <code>sandbox.bik</code>, and <code>Ubi.bik</code> with empty files. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The 64-bit patch will change the file format from <code>.bik</code> to <code>.avi</code>. To skip them delete or rename new files with the inclusion of <code>AMD64</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[FSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[FSAA]]. | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Use [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]<ref name="Blackbird_2018-04-10"/> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Blurry rock textures=== | ||
+ | {{--}} After applying the 64-bit Enhanced Content Patch, the mountain rock textures appear extremely blurry in-game. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/Farcry_1.html here]. | ||
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===Game crashes with very high lighting=== | ===Game crashes with very high lighting=== | ||
{{ii}} When setting the '''Lighting Quality''' option in-game to '''Very High''' you may experience a crash/freeze every time you launch the game. This is easily resolved: | {{ii}} When setting the '''Lighting Quality''' option in-game to '''Very High''' you may experience a crash/freeze every time you launch the game. This is easily resolved: |
Revision as of 21:03, 23 September 2018
Developers | |
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Crytek | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
CryEngine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 23, 2004 |
Far Cry | |
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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
- 64-bit version is available for separate download. See Patches.
- Water reflections are broken on Windows Vista and later. Use SilentPatch on modern systems.
General information
- Ubisoft Forums
- Far Cry Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Crymods - Active community website with extensive mod database.
- Far Cry Addon Mod (FCAM) - Various improvements to graphical and gameplay elements.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. Not in every region[citation needed] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | not available in Germany | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.4 (32-bit only) - The latest patch available for the game
- 64-bit Upgrade Patch - Upgrades the game to take advantage of 64-bit architectures, allowing for higher frame rates and other optimizations.
- 64-bit Enhanced Content Patch - Adds exclusive features such as higher resolution textures and objects as well as increased viewing distances in some cases.
Steam Instructions[citation needed] |
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SilentPatch
- Fixes the water reflections for landmasses not working on Vista and newer systems
- Fixes the in-game Vsync option and common crashes
- Implements the
-64bit
command line argument to launch 64-bit version directly from Steam
How to install[3] |
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Extract the contents of |
Skip intro videos
Instructions[4] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13520/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\player\<user-id>\savegames[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13520/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Only available in the retail version. See here for the Steam version translation. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Czech |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | A full guide on how to setup a dedicated server can be found at <path-to-game> | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 40000-42999 |
UDP | 41005, 41006, 44000, 49001 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
TriDef 3D |
Issues unresolved
Blurry rock textures
- After applying the 64-bit Enhanced Content Patch, the mountain rock textures appear extremely blurry in-game.
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game crashes with very high lighting
- When setting the Lighting Quality option in-game to Very High you may experience a crash/freeze every time you launch the game. This is easily resolved:
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Broken water reflections
- Reflections on water are broken by default in Windows Vista and higher. Foliage and other objects are reflected, but landmasses are missing altogether.[5][6]
Install SilentPatch[3] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2 | Experimental renderer. Cannot be selected via in-game options. See Enable the OpenGL renderer. |
Glide | 3.1 | Experimental renderer. Cannot be selected via in-game options. |
Shader Model support | 1.1, 2, 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
Enable the OpenGL renderer
Modify the system.cfg file[7] |
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System requirements
- Windows ME, while it can work with Far Cry, is not supported.
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
AMD Athlon 2.0-3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 2.0-3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512-1024 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 4 Nvidia GeForce FX 5950 ATI Radeon 9500-9800 XT 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (13520) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Blackbird on 2018-04-10
- Works.
- ↑ TweakGuides.com - Far Cry Tweak Guide
- ↑ Far Cry - Missing Landmass Reflections on Water - YouTube
- ↑ VOGONS • View topic - Far Cry
- ↑ TweakGuides.com - Far Cry Tweak Guide