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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 27, 2018}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 27, 2018}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|far-cry-5|78}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|4384/far-cry-5|82}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|far-cry-5|84}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Time-limited }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | FPS, Action, Adventure }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Far Cry }}
 
|steam appid  = 552520
 
|steam appid  = 552520
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://far-cry.ubisoft.com/farcry5/en-us/home/
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|hltb        = 46093
 +
|lutris      = far-cry-5
 +
|mobygames    = far-cry-5
 
|wikipedia    = Far Cry 5
 
|wikipedia    = Far Cry 5
 
|winehq      = 18853
 
|winehq      = 18853
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Far Cry}}
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 +
'''Key points'''
 +
{{ii}} HD textures released with update 1.11.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/1936881-Patch-Notes-Title-Update-11-September-27-Forums|title=Patch Notes - Title Update 11 - September 27 | Forums|date=2019-08-16}}</ref>
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{{++}} PC version features advanced map editor and in-game benchmark.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/news/pc-report-far-cry-5-r210 PC Report]
 
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/news/pc-report-far-cry-5-r210 PC Report]
{{mm}} [https://far-cry.ubisoft.com/ Official site]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/1579-Far-Cry-5 Official forum]
 +
{{mm}} [https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Games/2718?platform=9 Ubisoft Support] for Far Cry 5
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/552520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/552520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Ubisoft Connect | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B071SGXMVM | Uplay | Deluxe and Gold editions also available | |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B071SGXMVM | Ubisoft Connect | {{store link|Amazon.com|B071W2D7ZK|Gold Edition}} also available. | |  Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate| DD-FAR-CRY-5-ROW-REL | Uplay | Deluxe and Gold editions also available | |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | far-cry-5 | Ubisoft Connect | {{store link|Epic Games Store|far-cry-5--gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3285-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate| far-cry-5 | Ubisoft Connect | {{store link|GamersGate|far-cry-5-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | |  Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | far-cry-5-pc | Uplay | Deluxe and Gold editions also available | |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3285-1 | Ubisoft Connect | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3285-3|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | far-cry-5 | Uplay | Deluxe and Gold editions also available | |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | far-cry-5-pc | Ubisoft Connect | {{store link|GMG|far-cry-5-gold-edition-pc|Gold Edition}} also available. | |  Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | far-cry/far-cry-5 | Origin, Uplay | Gold Edition also available | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | far-cry-5 | Ubisoft Connect | {{store link|Humble|far-cry-5-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|far-cry-5-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | |  Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 552520 | Steam, Uplay | Deluxe and Gold editions also available | |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9MVQXW1RJVCN | Microsoft Store, Ubisoft Connect | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 591567f6ca1a6460388b456a | Uplay | {{store link|Uplay|59148767ef3aa558328b4567|Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|Uplay|5919a9526b54a4ba538b4567|Gold Edition}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 552520 | Steam, Uplay | | |  Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 591567f6ca1a6460388b456a | Ubisoft Connect | {{store link|Ubisoft Store|5919a9526b54a4ba538b4567|Gold Edition}} also available.<br/>Gold Edition included with {{Store feature|Ubisoft+}}. |  |  Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | far-cry/far-cry-5 | Origin, Ubisoft Connect | Gold Edition is also available. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay||Denuvo||VMProtect}}.<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com//eula/552520_eula_0 END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT]</ref>
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Ubisoft Connect||Denuvo||VMProtect}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com//eula/552520_eula_0|title=END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes all Deluxe content, the Season Pass and an exclusive sniper rifle.
 
{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes all Deluxe content, the Season Pass and an exclusive sniper rifle.
  
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Lost On Mars | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Lost On Mars | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#Disable Easy Anti-Cheat|Easy Anti-Cheat bypass]] which includes a no intro patch|ref=<ref name="eac-bypass-no-intro">{{Refurl|url=http://fearlessrevolution.com/index.php?threads/far-cry-5-engine-dunia-engine-2.6334/|title=FearLess Cheat Engine - Far Cry 5|date=2018-04-11}}</ref>}}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Far Cry 5\GamerProfile.xml}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Far Cry 5\*.xml}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} The main configuration file is <code>gamerprofile.xml</code>
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\1803\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Ubisoft Connect|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\1803\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\4311\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|gog galaxy           =  
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|discord                  =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
|origin               = unknown
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|epic games launcher      = false
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           = false
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|gog galaxy               =  
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|uplay                = true
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|origin                   = unknown
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = false
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          = true
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               = unknown
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Graphics Settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Graphics Settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Video Settings.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Video Settings.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Video Advanced.png|Advanced settings.}}
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Video Advanced.png|Advanced settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/far-cry-5/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/far-cry-5/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = FOV can't be changed by default; see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] to fix.
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|multimonitor notes        = FOV cannot be changed by default; see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] to fix.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes are pillarboxed 16:9 only; see [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] to fix.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9; see [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] to fix. Another option is [https://github.com/RoseTheFlower/UltrawideIndex/releases/tag/farcry5 RoseTheFlower's bundled fix.]
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = A higher quality filtering can be achieved by forcing it in the GPU control panel.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.hardocp.com/article/2018/05/07/far_cry_5_video_card_image_quality_review/7|title=HardOCP: Far Cry 5 Video Card Image Quality Review|date=2019-08-16}}</ref>
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[SMAA]], [[TAA]] and [[SSAA]] via '''Render Scale''' setting.
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[SMAA]], [[TAA]] and [[SSAA]] via '''Render Scale''' setting.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Menu is capped to 60fps
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind                = true
|color blind notes          =  
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|color blind notes          = UI colors are changed.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Remove black bars in cutscenes|ref=<ref name="WSGF">[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/far-cry-5/en Far Cry 5 | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Remove black bars in cutscenes|ref=<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/far-cry-5/en Far Cry 5 | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin\</code>.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin\</code>.
 
# Open <code>FC_m64.dll</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD].
 
# Open <code>FC_m64.dll</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD].
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
{{--}} Default FOV is locked at 60° for multi-monitor resolutions and when using ladders. Follow the steps below to fix.
 
{{--}} Default FOV is locked at 60° for multi-monitor resolutions and when using ladders. Follow the steps below to fix.
{{ii}} This hack requires bypassing the Easy Anti-Cheat protection; it's recommended to play in offline mode in Steam and Uplay to avoid being banned.
 
  
{{Fixbox|description=Unlock FOV limitations|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=32599 View topic - Far Cry 5 Eyefinity/Surround FoV | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/RoseTheFlower/UltrawideIndex/releases/tag/farcry5 RoseTheFlower's fix]|ref=|fix=
# [[#Disable Easy Anti-Cheat|Disable Easy Anti-Cheat]] for the game.
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# Download the [https://github.com/RoseTheFlower/UltrawideIndex/releases/tag/farcry5 fix].
# Download [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=172311#p172311 FC5 Unlock FOV].
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# Unpack the files to the \bin\ folder inside the game directory.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Unlock FOV limitations|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=32599 View topic - Far Cry 5 Eyefinity/Surround FoV | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 +
# [[#Disable Easy Anti-Cheat|Disable Easy Anti-Cheat]] for the game. (EAC as been removed from the game)
 +
# Download [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=172311#p172311 FC5 Unlock FOV].
 
# Copy <code>Unlock_FOV.exe</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\bin\</code>.
 
# Copy <code>Unlock_FOV.exe</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\bin\</code>.
 
# Run <code>Unlock_FOV.exe</code> and apply patch to <code>FC_m64.dll</code>. It's recommended to backup <code>FC_m64.dll</code> before patching.
 
# Run <code>Unlock_FOV.exe</code> and apply patch to <code>FC_m64.dll</code>. It's recommended to backup <code>FC_m64.dll</code> before patching.
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Keyboard Settings.png|Keyboard settings.}}
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Keyboard Settings.png|Keyboard settings.}}
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Controller Settings.png|Controller input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Controller Settings.png|Controller input settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap notes          = Tab and Caps Lock can't be rebound. When using binoculars, "Toggle Interface" is hardcoded to E.
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = true
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|full controller          = false
|full controller notes    =  
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|full controller notes    = Editor requires mouse and keyboard.
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
|impulse triggers notes    =  
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|impulse triggers notes    = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Lok|date=2021-05-05|comment=Tested with xbox series x controller and xbox one v3 controller in both wireless and wired mode.}}</ref>
 
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4              = true
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|dualshock 4 notes        = Haptic feedback and light bar not supported in wireless mode.
 
|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|light bar support        = true
 
|light bar support        = true
|light bar support notes  = Flashes red when taking damage.
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|light bar support notes  = Represents health bar. Flashes red when low on health.
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = V1, Wired, Wireless
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers= false
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|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers        = true
|other controllers notes  = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
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|other controllers notes  = See [https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Faqs/000034077/Supported-peripherals-in-Far-Cry-5-FC5/ Ubisoft support page] for officially supported DirectInput devices.
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Audio Settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Far Cry 5 Audio Settings.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, Voice Chat
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, Voice Chat
 
|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          =  
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|subtitles notes          = Speaker names not displayed, background dialogues not subtitled. Background for subtitles available.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes = Missions have licensed music
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [http://rockerdem.net/FarCryTR Rockerdem].
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking notes  = Versus only: Includes automatic matchmaking (not skill based) and lobby browser.
 
|matchmaking notes  = Versus only: Includes automatic matchmaking (not skill based) and lobby browser.
|p2p                = unknown
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|p2p                = true
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          = unknown
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|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      = unknown
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|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
|tcp  = 443
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|tcp  = 443, 6005-6190
 
|udp  = 9000, 9103, 12000, 11110, 11115
 
|udp  = 9000, 9103, 12000, 11110, 11115
 
|upnp = true
 
|upnp = true
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{{++}} Also skips the intro videos of the game.
 
{{++}} Also skips the intro videos of the game.
  
The embedded Easy Anti-Cheat component of the game prevents unknown third-party tools from injecting themselves in the game. This protection can be disabled, which allows the use of said tools.
+
The embedded Easy Anti-Cheat has been removed from the game.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Use modified EasyAntiCheat_x64.dll|ref=<ref name="eac-bypass-no-intro"/>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use modified EasyAntiCheat_x64.dll|ref=|fix=
# Download the latest version of the [http://fearlessrevolution.com/index.php?threads/far-cry-5-engine-dunia-engine-2.6334/ EAC bypass].
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# Download the latest version of the [https://fearlessrevolution.com/threads/6334/ EAC bypass].
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and rename {{file|EACLaunch.exe}} to {{file|EACLaunch.exe.bak}}.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and rename {{file|EACLaunch.exe}} to {{file|EACLaunch.exe.bak}}.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin\EasyAntiCheat</code> and rename {{file|EasyAntiCheat_x64.dll}} to {{file|EasyAntiCheat_x64.dll.bak}}.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin\EasyAntiCheat</code> and rename {{file|EasyAntiCheat_x64.dll}} to {{file|EasyAntiCheat_x64.dll.bak}}.
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|iz3d                        =  
 
|iz3d                        =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/far-cry-5-g3d/ here]
 
|vr only                    =  
 
|vr only                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Issues unresolved==
+
==Issues resolved==
===DualShock 4 not working===
+
===FPS drops with CPU bottlenecking===
{{Fixbox|description=Controller workaround||fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Change FarCry5.exe priority process to high|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1067885-poor-perfomance-on-far-cry-5-gtx-1070-i54690/?tab=comments#comment-12635679|title=Poor perfomance on FAR CRY 5, gtx 1070 i54690 - PC Gaming - Linus Tech Tips|date=2019-10-27}}</ref>|fix=
# If using a DualShock 4 through Bluetooth, the game will not recognise it. A temporary workaround is to connect it straight to your PC through USB.
+
{{ii}} In case off "Access Denied" error use the [[#Disable Easy Anti-Cheat|Easy Anti-Cheat bypass]] or see [https://www.reddit.com/r/farcry/comments/8c9n48/for_those_of_you_trying_to_increase_the_cpu/ this Reddit post].
# You can get partial controller support by launching the game through Steam with Steam's XInput emulator however your dpad and left trigger will not work correctly.
+
{{ii}} Try to change process priority on splash screen to avoid task switching and connected with it later stuttering in this game if exist.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Lock FPS in game options to your max achievable value or just 60 FPS<ref name="Deton24">{{Refcheck|user=Deton24|date=2019-10-24|comment=}}</ref>|}}
 +
 
 +
===Can't reverse in car, nor descend in helicopter===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Input|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/552520/discussions/0/1652169858538918556/|title=Far Cry 5 reverse car, descend (plane/helicopter ) issue fixed|date=2019-05-10}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Right-click the game on Steam, go to Properties.
 +
# Click on the <code>Controller</code> tab.
 +
# Under Override for Far Cry 5, set in the drop down menu <code>Disable Steam Input</code>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Very low FPS with 99% GPU usage===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[ReShade]] and [https://fearless-assassins.com/files/file/1656-rinput/ Rinput] injectors together<ref>{{Refcheck|user=deton24|date=2018-12-10|comment=Tested on X5460 with 30-37 FPS}}</ref>||fix=
 +
{{ii}} Fix for cards like HD 7870/R9 270 and low details.
 +
{{ii}} In case of game error of injecting see [[#Disable Easy Anti-Cheat|Easy Anti-Cheat bypass]].
 +
{{ii}} In case of FPS drops after using map, disable ReShade by pressing {{Key|0}} (you can bind the key in injector menu, beginning from version 4.x, by "home" key) or press {{Key|Alt|Tab}}.
 +
{{ii}} Sometimes ReShade's dxgi.dll may cause crash on application launch. Restart the system to fix it.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Issues fixed==
+
===Stuttering===
===99% GPU utilization even on low details, low FPS===
+
{{Fixbox|description=(AMD) Turn on Enhanced Sync in Radeon Overlay ({{Key|Alt|R}}) or GPU control panel.<ref name="Deton24" />|}}
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://reshade.me/ Reshade] and [https://fearless-assassins.com/files/file/1656-rinput/ Rinput] injectors together||fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Turn on Dynamic Resolution in game options to 30 FPS (it won't limit FPS itself)}}
{{ii}} In case of game error of injecting [[#Disable Easy Anti-Cheat|see]].
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{{Fixbox|description=Turn on Game Mode on Windows 10}}
{{ii}} In case of FPS drops after using map, disable Reshade (bind the key in injector menu, settings - by default, beginning from 4.x version accessing by "home" key.
+
 
{{ii}} Game now suppose to be perfectly playable on low details with 30-37 FPS on C2Q and HD 7870/R9 270.
+
===Very High CPU Temperature===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change Maximum Processor State|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/13rsser/comment/ketlh2n/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button|title=very high cpu temps in far cry 5 (7800x3d)|date=December 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
{{ii}} This issue mostly occurs on AMD Ryzen X3D Processors.
 +
# Open '''Control Pane'''l.
 +
# Select '''"View by: Large icons"''' and click on '''Power Options'''.
 +
# Either '''Create a new power plan''' or '''change plan settings''' of an existing power plan.
 +
# Click on '''advanced power options''', then unfold '''Processor power management''', then '''maximum processor state''', and '''change the Setting from 100% to 99%.'''
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|shader model versions  = 5
 
|shader model versions  = 5
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          =  
+
|physics          = Havok
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            = Wwise
+
|audio            = Wwise, Speex
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
|interface        =  
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|interface        = Adobe Flash
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
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|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
|anticheat        = Easy Anti Cheat
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|anticheat        = Easy Anti-Cheat
|anticheat notes  =  
+
|anticheat notes  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.easy.ac/en-us/partners/|title=Easy Anti-Cheat|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
=== Mods ===
 +
 +
====[https://downloads.fcmodding.com/fc5/resistance-mod/ Resistance Mod]====
 +
{{++}} Adds unused and E3 content (such as HUD, Weapons, Healing Animation and Knife Takedown), multiple QoLs (such as FOV modifier and removing startup videos), improvements over vanilla game and much more.
 +
{{ii}} Every change in the mod is optional and can be chosen individually.
 +
{{ii}} Requires the [https://downloads.fcmodding.com/all/mod-installer/ Far Cry Mod Installer].
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 
[[Category:Pages with corrupt images]]
 

Latest revision as of 06:45, 26 April 2024

Far Cry 5
Far Cry 5 cover
Developers
Ubisoft Montreal
Ubisoft Toronto
Ubisoft Kiev
Ubisoft Shanghai
Ubisoft Reflections
Publishers
Ubisoft
Engines
Dunia 2
Release dates
Windows March 27, 2018
Reception
Metacritic 78
OpenCritic 82
IGDB 84
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions Time-limited
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Perspectives First-person
Genres FPS, Action, Adventure
Art styles Realistic
Series Far Cry
Far Cry 5 on HowLongToBeat
Far Cry 5 on IGDB
Far Cry 5 on MobyGames
Far Cry 5 on Wikipedia
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

HD textures released with update 1.11.[1]
PC version features advanced map editor and in-game benchmark.

General information

PC Report
Official forum
Ubisoft Support for Far Cry 5
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Amazon.com
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Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Epic Games Store
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Gold Edition also available.
Windows
GamersGate
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Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
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Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
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Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Windows
Steam
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Windows
Ubisoft Store
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Gold Edition also available.
Gold Edition included with Ubisoft+.
Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Icon overlay.png
Gold Edition is also available.
Windows
All versions require Ubisoft Connect, Denuvo Anti-Tamper, and VMProtect DRM.[2]

Version differences

The Deluxe Edition includes additional weapons, explosives, vehicles, and skins.
The Gold Edition includes all Deluxe content, the Season Pass and an exclusive sniper rifle.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Season Pass
Windows
Ace Pilot Pack Included in the Deluxe and Gold editions.
Windows
Big Game Hunter Pack Included in the Deluxe and Gold editions.
Windows
Chaos Pack Included in the Deluxe and Gold editions.
Windows
Dead Living Zombies
Windows
Deluxe Pack A bundle that includes: Ace Pilot Pack, Big Game Hunter Pack, Chaos Pack, Doomsday Prepper Pack and Explosive Pack.
Windows
Doomsday Prepper Pack Available by preordering any edition of the game.
Windows
Explosive Pack Included in the Deluxe and Gold editions.
Windows
Hours of Darkness
Windows
Lost On Mars
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 5\*.xml
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/552520/pfx/[Note 1]
The main configuration file is gamerprofile.xml

Save game data location

System Location
Ubisoft Connect <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\1803\
Steam <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\4311\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/552520/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.
Video settings.
Video settings.
Advanced settings.
Advanced settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
FOV cannot be changed by default; see Field of view (FOV) to fix.
Ultra-widescreen
Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9; see Ultra-widescreen to fix. Another option is RoseTheFlower's bundled fix.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
60° to 120° horizontal. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
A higher quality filtering can be achieved by forcing it in the GPU control panel.[3]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
SMAA, TAA and SSAA via Render Scale setting.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Menu is capped to 60fps
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Color blind mode
UI colors are changed.

Ultra-widescreen

Remove black bars in cutscenes[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\bin\.
  2. Open FC_m64.dll with a hex editor such as HxD.
  3. Go to offset 3F867A0.
  4. Change 00 00 10 41 to 00 00 40 40.

Field of view (FOV)

Default FOV is locked at 60° for multi-monitor resolutions and when using ladders. Follow the steps below to fix.
Use RoseTheFlower's fix
  1. Download the fix.
  2. Unpack the files to the \bin\ folder inside the game directory.
Unlock FOV limitations[5]
  1. Disable Easy Anti-Cheat for the game. (EAC as been removed from the game)
  2. Download FC5 Unlock FOV.
  3. Copy Unlock_FOV.exe to <path-to-game>\bin\.
  4. Run Unlock_FOV.exe and apply patch to FC_m64.dll. It's recommended to backup FC_m64.dll before patching.
  5. Run the game and setup your desired FOV in the game menu.

Note: Keep in mind that sometimes changing the FOV to 90 and higher in multi-monitor mode MAY cause water flickering when moving too fast (by plane etc)

Input

Keyboard settings.
Keyboard settings.
Controller input settings.
Controller input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Tab and Caps Lock can't be rebound. When using binoculars, "Toggle Interface" is hardcoded to E.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Editor requires mouse and keyboard.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
[6]
PlayStation controllers
Haptic feedback and light bar not supported in wireless mode.
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Represents health bar. Flashes red when low on health.
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
, Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth)
Generic/other controllers
See Ubisoft support page for officially supported DirectInput devices.
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
When driving, moving the mouse tends to set pad controls to default/ground (i.e. if a trigger is set to accelerate, it'll be set to shoot while the mouse is moving, potentially causing problems)

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Voice Chat
Surround sound
Up to 7.1 output.[7]
Subtitles
Speaker names not displayed, background dialogues not subtitled. Background for subtitles available.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Missions have licensed music

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Fan translation, Rockerdem.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
12 Co-op, Versus
2 player Co-op, up to 12 players in Versus

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Versus only: Includes automatic matchmaking (not skill based) and lobby browser.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 443, 6005-6190
UDP 9000, 9103, 12000, 11110, 11115
This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.

Disable Easy Anti-Cheat

Online functionality might be affected. Play offline to prevent the risk of an account ban.
Also skips the intro videos of the game.

The embedded Easy Anti-Cheat has been removed from the game.

Use modified EasyAntiCheat_x64.dll
  1. Download the latest version of the EAC bypass.
  2. Go to <path-to-game>\bin and rename EACLaunch.exe to EACLaunch.exe.bak.
  3. Go to <path-to-game>\bin\EasyAntiCheat and rename EasyAntiCheat_x64.dll to EasyAntiCheat_x64.dll.bak.
  4. Extract the downloaded archive to <path-to-game>\bin\EasyAntiCheat.
  5. Third-party stuff will now be able to properly hook or inject into the game.
Disable EAC in FC_m64.dll[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\bin\.
  2. Open FC_m64.dll with a hex editor such as HxD.
  3. Find bytes 40 55 53 56 57 41 56 48 8D AC 24 B0 FD FF FF.
  4. Change to B0 01 C3 56 57 41 56 48 8D AC 24 B0 FD FF FF.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, see here
Devices
Tobii Eye Tracking

Issues resolved

FPS drops with CPU bottlenecking

Change FarCry5.exe priority process to high[8]
In case off "Access Denied" error use the Easy Anti-Cheat bypass or see this Reddit post.
Try to change process priority on splash screen to avoid task switching and connected with it later stuttering in this game if exist.
Lock FPS in game options to your max achievable value or just 60 FPS[9]

Can't reverse in car, nor descend in helicopter

Disable Steam Input[10]
  1. Right-click the game on Steam, go to Properties.
  2. Click on the Controller tab.
  3. Under Override for Far Cry 5, set in the drop down menu Disable Steam Input

Very low FPS with 99% GPU usage

Use ReShade and Rinput injectors together[11]
Fix for cards like HD 7870/R9 270 and low details.
In case of game error of injecting see Easy Anti-Cheat bypass.
In case of FPS drops after using map, disable ReShade by pressing 0 (you can bind the key in injector menu, beginning from version 4.x, by "home" key) or press Alt+Tab .
Sometimes ReShade's dxgi.dll may cause crash on application launch. Restart the system to fix it.

Stuttering

(AMD) Turn on Enhanced Sync in Radeon Overlay (Alt+R) or GPU control panel.[9]
Turn on Dynamic Resolution in game options to 30 FPS (it won't limit FPS itself)
Turn on Game Mode on Windows 10

Very High CPU Temperature

Change Maximum Processor State[12]
This issue mostly occurs on AMD Ryzen X3D Processors.
  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Select "View by: Large icons" and click on Power Options.
  3. Either Create a new power plan or change plan settings of an existing power plan.
  4. Click on advanced power options, then unfold Processor power management, then maximum processor state, and change the Setting from 100% to 99%.

Other information

API

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

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio Wwise, Speex
Interface Adobe Flash
Anti-cheat Easy Anti-Cheat [13]

Mods

Resistance Mod

Adds unused and E3 content (such as HUD, Weapons, Healing Animation and Knife Takedown), multiple QoLs (such as FOV modifier and removing startup videos), improvements over vanilla game and much more.
Every change in the mod is optional and can be chosen individually.
Requires the Far Cry Mod Installer.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 SP1
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz
AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 40 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
AMD Radeon R9 270
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Shader model 5.0 support
A 64-bit operating system is required.
These recommended specs are for 1080p 60 FPS. 4K at 30 FPS is noted with (4K 30) and 4K 60 FPS is noted with (4K 60), and can be found at the official website.

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Patch Notes - Title Update 11 - September 27 - last accessed on 2019-08-16
  2. END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT - last accessed on May 2023
  3. HardOCP: Far Cry 5 Video Card Image Quality Review - last accessed on 2019-08-16
  4. 4.0 4.1 Far Cry 5 | WSGF
  5. View topic - Far Cry 5 Eyefinity/Surround FoV | WSGF
  6. Verified by User:Lok on 2021-05-05
    Tested with xbox series x controller and xbox one v3 controller in both wireless and wired mode.
  7. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  8. Poor perfomance on FAR CRY 5, gtx 1070 i54690 - PC Gaming - Linus Tech Tips - last accessed on 2019-10-27
  9. 9.0 9.1 Verified by User:Deton24 on 2019-10-24
  10. Far Cry 5 reverse car, descend (plane/helicopter ) issue fixed - last accessed on 2019-05-10
  11. Verified by User:deton24 on 2018-12-10
    Tested on X5460 with 30-37 FPS
  12. very high cpu temps in far cry 5 (7800x3d) - last accessed on December 2023
  13. Easy Anti-Cheat - last accessed on May 2023