Difference between revisions of "Far Cry 3"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} PC version features high resolution textures, tessellation, high quality shadows and more PC-specific features. | + | {{++}} PC version features high-resolution textures, tessellation, high-quality shadows, and more PC-specific features. |
{{ii}} Free for all owners of the season pass for [[Far Cry 5]]. | {{ii}} Free for all owners of the season pass for [[Far Cry 5]]. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{++}} This is the best method to eliminate | + | {{++}} This is the best method to eliminate micro stuttering - especially with the DX11 executable.{{CN|date=August 2015}} |
− | {{ii}} This method is better than adding the command in '''GamerProfile.xml''' because you won't have to set the properties to 'read only', so you can change this parameter without having to lock graphics settings or gameplay settings. | + | {{ii}} This method is better than adding the command in '''GamerProfile.xml''' because you won't have to set the properties to 'read-only', so you can change this parameter without having to lock graphics settings or gameplay settings. |
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===Disable depth of field=== | ===Disable depth of field=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This only disables depth of field on background and when not aiming. | + | {{ii}} This only disables depth of field on the background and when not aiming. |
{{++}} This enhances antialiasing on forests and objects that are near, stabilizes the frame rate fluctuation, fixes the low-res textures on the background and can give a huge FPS boost in open view areas, for example, on the top of a tower. | {{++}} This enhances antialiasing on forests and objects that are near, stabilizes the frame rate fluctuation, fixes the low-res textures on the background and can give a huge FPS boost in open view areas, for example, on the top of a tower. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Making the file read only prevents game from changing any settings so make sure other settings are OK before doing this. | + | {{ii}} Making the file read-only prevents the game from changing any settings so make sure other settings are OK before doing this. |
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===Negative mouse acceleration=== | ===Negative mouse acceleration=== | ||
− | {{--}} Negative mouse acceleration prevents fast mouse movements. | + | {{--}} Negative mouse acceleration prevents fast mouse movements. The mouse acceleration option in the Options menu does not fix the negative effect. |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable negative mouse acceleration|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable negative mouse acceleration|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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File:Far_Cry_Andytizer_1.jpg|Artifact blocks appear on screen. | File:Far_Cry_Andytizer_1.jpg|Artifact blocks appear on screen. | ||
File:Far_Cry_Andytizer_2.jpg|Random lights appear. | File:Far_Cry_Andytizer_2.jpg|Random lights appear. | ||
− | File:Far_Cry_Andytizer_3.jpg|Escaping to menu and returning and geometry has failed to load correctly. | + | File:Far_Cry_Andytizer_3.jpg|Escaping to the menu and returning and geometry has failed to load correctly. |
File:FarCry3_Issue.jpg|Stretched, hollow blocks of the ground appearing randomly. Sometimes fixed by changing to [[Glossary:DirectX|DirectX 9]] or going offline in [[Uplay]]. | File:FarCry3_Issue.jpg|Stretched, hollow blocks of the ground appearing randomly. Sometimes fixed by changing to [[Glossary:DirectX|DirectX 9]] or going offline in [[Uplay]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Parachute will not open=== | ===Parachute will not open=== | ||
− | + | The game reports the wrong button for opening a parachute when jumping with a wing-suit. There seems to be a link between the Crouch and Switch seat keybindings. Make sure that these actions are bound to the same key.<ref>[http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/731772-Wing-suit-unable-to-deploy-parachute Wingsuit unable to deploy parachute | Ubisoft Forums]</ref> | |
===Multiplayer weapons will not level up=== | ===Multiplayer weapons will not level up=== |
Revision as of 20:45, 1 December 2019
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Ubisoft Massive | |
Ubisoft Red Storm | |
Ubisoft Shanghai | |
Ubisoft Reflections | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Dunia 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 29, 2012 |
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
- PC version features high-resolution textures, tessellation, high-quality shadows, and more PC-specific features.
- Free for all owners of the season pass for Far Cry 5.
General information
- Official game site
- Ubisoft Forums - PC Discussion
- Ubisoft Forums - Technical Community Help
- Far Cry Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Deluxe Edition, Standard Steam, Deluxe Edition Steam, | |||
Amazon.co.uk | Deluxe Edition | |||
GamersGate | Deluxe Edition | |||
Deluxe Edition | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition | |||
Humble Store | Deluxe Edition | |||
Origin | ||||
Steam | Can be run without the Steam client by passing the -uplay_steam_mode command line argument to the main executable.[1]Deluxe Edition also available. |
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Ubisoft Store | Deluxe Edition also available, included with Ubisoft+. |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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High Tides | Free. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -skipintro command line argument[2]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3\GamerProfile.xml %LOCALAPPDATA%\My Games\Far Cry 3\InputUserActionMap.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220240/pfx/[Note 1] |
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GamerProfile.xml
contains User profile settings. -
InputUserActionMap.xml
contains keybindings and input settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\46\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220240/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Far Cry 3 has a maximum of 3 player profiles. Each player profile contains 1 automatic autosave, and 1 manual save that can be used to bookmark the current checkpoint.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | Save games automatically sync (broken when running in Wine[citation needed]). |
Video settings
Frame rate limit
Use the -RenderProfile_MaxFPS X command line argument where X is the preferred max FPS[citation needed]
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Notes
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Widescreen resolution
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Disable depth of field
- This only disables depth of field on the background and when not aiming.
- This enhances antialiasing on forests and objects that are near, stabilizes the frame rate fluctuation, fixes the low-res textures on the background and can give a huge FPS boost in open view areas, for example, on the top of a tower.
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Disable HDR
- Disabling HDR improves performance.
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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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).
- Use of SSAO makes MSAA useless because the way it's implemented[3]
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Disable motion blur
- Disabling also helps to reduce input lag.
- Even if motion blur is handled by PostFX setting, completely disabling PostFX doesn't seem to work. It can be disabled with
<post>
in configuration file but game seems to remove it with every launch.
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Bind Enter key
Manually bind Enter key to an action[citation needed] |
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<ActionMap name="common_use_remap"> <MassRename MergeKey="remap"> <Rename hexInput="0x646CA0E7:0xA79E3F0F" hexToInput="0x646CA0E7:0xEFDA7A5A" /> </MassRename> </ActionMap>
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Toggle aiming down sights (ADS) for weapons
Edit GamerProfile.xml[4] |
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Negative mouse acceleration
- Negative mouse acceleration prevents fast mouse movements. The mouse acceleration option in the Options menu does not fix the negative effect.
Disable negative mouse acceleration[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Japanese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Not included despite being advertised.[5] Only available on consoles.[6] | |||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 18 | Versus, Co-op Co-op supports 4 players. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 443, 13000, 13005, 13200 |
UDP | 9000-9005, 21800-21845 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See FarCry3 (DX9 only) - 3D Vision fix for better support. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
Crash after first cutscene and random crashing
- Crashes can randomly happen in all parts of the game.[7]
- Crashes are more frequent after first -unskippable- cutscene.[8]
Switch to DirectX 9[9] |
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Changing from DirectX 11 to 9 in the video settings may solve this problem. |
Disable any sort of forced AA[9] |
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Nvidia GeForce 500-series cards[10] |
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Raising your GPU Core Voltage by 25/50 mV may fix crashes. For step-by-step instructions see reference |
Textures and artifacting
Issues fixed
Change UI language
- For some reason Far Cry 3 will sometimes have a (poorly) translated interface.
Set language in registry[citation needed] |
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Microstutter
Adaptive and dynamic V-sync[citation needed] |
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CPU Affinity in Windows 8.1[citation needed] |
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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.
Lowering the Post FX option[citation needed] |
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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.
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game stuck on first skill tree
Select the takedown skill by double-clicking on it, then select another skill[13] |
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Parachute will not open
The game reports the wrong button for opening a parachute when jumping with a wing-suit. There seems to be a link between the Crouch and Switch seat keybindings. Make sure that these actions are bound to the same key.[14]
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.
Copy the save file to alternate path[citation needed] |
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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.
Copy temporary files[citation needed] |
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Change temp folders location to different drive[citation needed] |
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Notes
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First loading screen stalls or takes excessive amounts of time
Kill WmiPrvSE.exe[citation needed] |
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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.
Installing the game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue[citation needed] |
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Game crashes on Windows 10
The game tends to crash after about 20 minutes of playing on Windows 10 devices
Disable TabletInputService in Task Manager[9] |
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Additional solution[citation needed] |
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Launch the game in Win8 or Win7 compatibility mode. |
Last possible Step[citation needed] |
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The last possible step is to copy the game to your C: Drive. |
Resolution issues before launching
Create GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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2. Create a
GamerProfile.xml and insert this into it:<GamerProfile> <SoundProfile MusicEnabled="1" MasterVolume="100" MicEnabled="1" IncomingVoiceEnabled="1" Language="english" /> <RenderProfile MSAALevel="2" AlphaToCoverage="2" SSAOLevel="6" SDSM="0" ResolutionX="1280" ResolutionY="720" Quality="custom" QualityEditor="editor_pc" Fullscreen="0" Borderless="0" seD3D11="1" D3D11MultithreadedRendering="1" WidescreenLetterbox="0" UseWidescreenFOV="1" OVScaleFactor="1.0275" EnableSubResolution="0" SubResolutionX="960" ubResolutionY="540" VSync="0" RefreshRate="0" DisableMip0Loading="0" GPUMaxBufferedFrames="2" ShowFPS="1" Brightness="1" Contrast="1" GammaRamp="1" AllowAsynchShaderLoading="1"> <CustomQuality> <quality ResolutionX="1280" ResolutionY="720" EnvironmentQuality="low" AntiPortalQuality="default" PortalQuality="low" PostFxQuality="false" TextureQuality="low" TextureResolutionQuality="low" WaterQuality="low" DepthPassQuality="low" VegetationQuality="low" TerrainQuality="low" GeometryQuality="low" AmbientQuality="low" DeferredAmbientQuality="low" ShadowQuality="low" EditorQuality="" Hdr="1" HdrFP32="0" ReflectionHdr="1" EnableVertexBinding="1" id="custom" /> </CustomQuality> </RenderProfile> <NetworkProfile VoiceChatEnabled="1" CustomMapMaxUploadRateInBitsOnline="10240000" OnlineEnginePort="9000" OnlineServicePort="9001" FileTransferHostPort="9002" FileTransferClientPort="9003" LanHostBroadcastPort="9004" LanClientBroadcastPort="9005" ScanFreePorts="1" ScanPortRange="1000" ScanPortStart="9000" SessionProvider="" MaxUploadInbpsOnline="10240000"> <Accounts /> </NetworkProfile> <GameProfile Hour = "16" Minutes = "40" Seconds = "0" TimeScale = "1" WindForce = "80" WindDir = "0" DelayShadowMovement = "180" IgnorePlayer = "0" GatherEntitiesForMap = "0" ShowAIInMap = "0" ShowDiamondsInMap = "0" DifficultyLevel = "1" Machete = "0" UseAimingHelpers = "0" HelpCrosshair = "1" /> <ProfileSpecificGameProfile Sensitivity="1" Invert_x="0" Invert_y="0" DefaultFlickFireDirection_y="0" UseMouseSmooth="1" Smoothness="0.2" Smoothness_Ironsight="0.2" HelpCrosshair="1" Gamepad_vibration="1" UseRoadSignHilight="1" UseSubtitles="1" TaggingEnabled="0" UseAmbx="0" UseGamePad="1" GamepadAnswered="1" Autosave="1" Machete="0" IronsightToggleMode="0"> <FireConfig QualitySetting="Low" /> </ProfileSpecificGameProfile> <RealTreeProfile Quality="Low" /> <EngineProfile> <PhysicConfig QualitySetting="Low" /> <QcConfig GatherFPS="1" GatherAICnt="1" GatherDialogs="0" IsQcTester="0" /> <InputConfig /> <ZoneConfig /> </EngineProfile> <UplayProfile LockString="" /> </GamerProfile> |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Dolby Digital, Speex | |
Interface | Adobe Flash | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [15] [16] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz |
Intel Core i3-530 2.9 GHz AMD Phenom II X2 565 3.1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB (XP) 4 GB (all others) |
2 GB (XP) 4 GB (all others) |
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 Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 AMD Radeon HD 5770 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 5 support |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX Compatible | Surround Sound 5.1 capable |
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.
References
- ↑ Ubisoft Forums :: Steam and Uplay, possible way to start with just Uplay?
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Far Cry 3 - Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2017-07-12
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>
tag; no text was provided for refs namedSSAOMSAA
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Toggle Aim / Iron sights
- ↑ wheres the PC splitscreen? :: Far Cry® 3 General Discussions
- ↑ I heard this game had local coop before.. What happened to it? :: Far Cry® 3 General Discussions
- ↑ Far Cry 3: Game crashing randomly - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Twitter / botherer: I know the game's going to ...
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Far Cry 3 Crash on startup - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Solution Solution to constant Crashing found! | Ubisoft Forums
- ↑ Tom's Hardware Micro-Stuttering: Adaptive VSync Nvidia
- ↑ Tom's Hardware Micro-Stuttering: Dynamic V-Sync AMD
- ↑ stuck when first given first basic skills by dennis | Forums
- ↑ Wingsuit unable to deploy parachute | Ubisoft Forums
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- "Thu Nov 29 2012 12:00
Ubisoft has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the online game known as Far Cry 3™."
- "Thu Nov 29 2012 12:00