Key points
- The game will not run on dual core systems, See Black screen at launch on dual core CPU systems for a workaround.
General information
- PC Report
- Tweaking Guide at GeForce
- Official game site
- Ubisoft Forums - PC Discussion
- Ubisoft Forums - Technical Community Help
- Far Cry Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition contains the base game and the season pass.
DLC and expansion packs
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Season Pass |
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The Syringe |
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Escape from Durgesh Prison |
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The Hurk Deluxe Pack |
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Overrun |
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Valley Of the Yetis |
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Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Replace intro videos[2]
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See the Intro replacement steps
Notes
- Note that when following the guide, the packing/unpacking process can create long file paths, and may fail if they exceed the maximum acceptable length. To combat this, move the data_win32 folder to the root directory on your drive before you start, then put it back in place once done.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Video and graphics settings.
Template:Video settings
Disable depth of field
Input settings
Keyboard, mouse and basic controller settings.
Advanced controller settings.
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Minimize mouse acceleration and smoothing effect
- The mouse curve was improved in patch 1.5.0.[3]
- Disabling acceleration from games menu still leaves some acceleration and smoothing enabled. Disabling all values from configuration file should minimize effect.
- Acceleration cannot be disabled completely.
- Low DPI mice are more susceptible to this issue.
Edit GamerProfile.xml[4]
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- Go to the configuration file location.
- Open
GamerProfile.xml with a text editor.
- Locate values
MouseAccelerationOn , MouseAcceleration , Smoothness , Smoothness_Ironsight and UseMouseSmooth and change them from 1 to 0 .
- Save your changes.
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Toggle aiming down sights (ADS) for weapons
- Does not work while in vehicles
Edit GamerProfile.xml to add IronsightToggleMode[5]
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- Go to the configuration file location.
- Open
GamerProfile.xml with a text editor.
- Locate
IronsightToggleMode and change the value to 1 .
- Save your changes.
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Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
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Network
Multiplayer types
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Online play |
| Versus, Co-op PvP (Overrun) mode requires paid DLC.[6] Can not play the main campaign in co-op, only the side missions and towers. Progress in the player is saved for both parties but progress in game is only saved for the host. |
VR support
Issues unresolved
Can't steer vehicles when playing on keyboard
- This can happen when controller is plugged in.[7][8][9]
It can be avoided by refraining from any gamepad input for the session, or temporarily resolved by unplugging the controller.
Issues fixed
Freeze when killing a Golden Path member
Enable Karma Points in Interface[citation needed]
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- In-game, open the settings menu.
- Go to "Interface".
- Locate "Karma Points" and make sure it is turned ON.
- Save your changes.
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Fix stuttering
Disable mipmaps[10]
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- Go to the configuration file location.
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GamerProfile.xml with a text editor.
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DisableLoadingMip0 and change the value to 1 , you may also change the value of GPUMaxBufferedFrames to 1 .
- Save your changes.
- Lowers texture quality.[11]
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Black bars removal for 16:10 & 4:3 aspect ratio
Use fix[citation needed]
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- Download Fix and extract file to <path-to-game>/bin/.
- Start Far Cry 4 and load your savegame.
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fc4_blackbars_fix , press "Remove" and wait ultil it's done.
- Back to game.
- You have to follow this steps everytime you launch the game.
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Game not saving progress in prologue mission
Saving in prologue is disabled[citation needed]
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Complete the prologue to enable saving.
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Black screen at launch on dual core CPU systems
- This fix requires usage of third party exe and DLL files. Use with extreme caution as your account can be banned.
Apply dual-core fix[12]
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First off, download the required files down below.
- DLL files
- Extreme Injector v3.6.1
- Do NOT use
Xenos64.exe found with the DLL files, as it doesn't work - delete the file.
- Copy all the files from above to
<path-to-game>/bin/ .
- Copy and paste these batch lines into a empty batch file and save it somewhere in
<path-to-game>/bin/ , I named mine to FarCry4Launcher.bat .
- Rename the extreme injector executable you just extracted to
ei3.exe or adjust the script - it is up to you.
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ei3.exe as an exception in your anti-virus program, or it might pick it up as a riskware.
- Run Extreme Injector, go to Settings and tick Auto Inject and select OK.
- Select Add DLL and select
dualcore.dll which should be in <path-to-game>/bin/ .
- In Process Name type in
FarCry4.exe .
- Extreme Injector should now be configured correct, you should see a
settings.xml which contains the config which you just modified.
- Enable the following compatibility settings for the
ei3.exe file: Run this program as an administrator ; and lastly press OK to save your changes.
- Now try launching the custom batch file, it should automaticly start Far Cry 4 and Extreme Injector together and the game will start sucessfully.
You might make a shortcut of the batch file and save it to your desktop. Or see below if you want to add it to your steam libary.
Notes
- You'll have to be a bit quick accepting the UAC prompt everytime you launch the batch file.
- You may also add the game to Steam, add a non-Steam game and select
cmd.exe found in System32 and add the argument /C "<path-to-game>/bin/*your_batch_file*.bat" . But your friends will see the game as a non-Steam game.
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Crash at launch
- The game doesn't tell why it's crashing on launch. Use the Windows Event Log to find the cause.
MSVC100.dll missing
Install missing Visual C++ 2010 Redistributables[13]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Support\Software\VCRedist and install vcredist_x64.exe or download the redistributables directly from Microsoft.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
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Direct3D |
11 |
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Shader Model support |
5 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
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Windows |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
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Physics |
Havok |
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Audio |
Dolby Digital, Speex |
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Interface |
Adobe Flash |
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Cutscenes |
Bink Video |
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Multiplayer |
Uplay |
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System requirements
- A 64-bit system is required.
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Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
7 SP1 |
8, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) |
AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5-750 2.5 GHz |
AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz Intel Core i5-2400S 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
AMD Radeon HD 5850 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible
| AMD Radeon R9 290X Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 2 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX-compatible |
5.1 surround sound |
Controller |
Xbox 360 Controller (optional) | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References