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{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/far-cry-4/en |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = silver |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios other than 16:9 are letterboxed. | |widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios other than 16:9 are letterboxed. | ||
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Limited to the default FOV | + | |multimonitor notes = Limited to the default FOV;<ref name="FOV"/> to fix see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = Stretched from 16:9 in fullscreen;<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=154782#p154782 View topic - Far Cry 4 | WSGF]</ref> use borderless mode instead.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=154807#p154807 View topic - Far Cry 4 | WSGF]</ref><br/>Texture overlays and sniper rifle scopes don't extend past 16:9.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=154909#p154909 View topic - Far Cry 4 | WSGF]</ref> | |ultrawidescreen notes = Stretched from 16:9 in fullscreen;<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=154782#p154782 View topic - Far Cry 4 | WSGF]</ref> use borderless mode instead.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=154807#p154807 View topic - Far Cry 4 | WSGF]</ref><br/>Texture overlays and sniper rifle scopes don't extend past 16:9.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=154909#p154909 View topic - Far Cry 4 | WSGF]</ref> | ||
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|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = Hands and weapons don't scale with the rest of the view.<ref>[http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/955246-FOV-slider-disabled-when-enabling-Surround-Eyefinity&p=10358987&viewfull=1#post10358987 FOV slider disabled when enabling Surround/Eyefinity | Forums]</ref><br/>Limited to default setting in borderless mode and multi-monitor set-ups.<ref name="FOV">[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=154818#p154818 View topic - Far Cry 4 | WSGF]</ref> | + | |fov notes = Hands and weapons don't scale with the rest of the view.<ref>[http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/955246-FOV-slider-disabled-when-enabling-Surround-Eyefinity&p=10358987&viewfull=1#post10358987 FOV slider disabled when enabling Surround/Eyefinity | Forums]</ref><br/>Limited to default setting in borderless mode and multi-monitor set-ups.<ref name="FOV">[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=154818#p154818 View topic - Far Cry 4 | WSGF]</ref> See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The FOV slider is disabled in borderless mode or when using ultra-widescreen and multi-monitor resolutions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Set FOV manually|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/far-cry-4/en Far Cry 4 | WSGF]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\My Documents\My Games\Far Cry 4</code> | ||
+ | # Edit <code>GameProfile.xml</code> | ||
+ | # Change <code>FOVScaleFactor</code> to the scaling value you want. | ||
+ | # Save your changes and close the file. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The default value is <code>1.0</code>. The in-game slider offers a range from <code>0.75</code> to <code>1.50</code> but you can set almost any value here. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Ubisoft Toronto | |
Ubisoft Red Storm | |
Ubisoft Shanghai | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Dunia 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 18, 2014 |
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 |
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
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store |
- All versions require Uplay.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | ||
The Syringe | Can only be bought via the Season Pass. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/298110/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/298110/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- The FOV slider is disabled in borderless mode or when using ultra-widescreen and multi-monitor resolutions.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Bind Actions to the Tab key
- This is fixed in day-1 patch.
Instructions |
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Minimize mouse acceleration and smoothing effect
- 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.
- The mouse curve was improved in patch 1.5.0.[1]
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Change aim sensitivity
Instructions |
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Toggle aiming down sights (ADS) for weapons
- Does not work while in vehicles
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | PvP (Overrun) mode requires paid DLC.[2] |
Issues fixed
Fix Crashing at Start Screen
Instructions |
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Fix far cry 4 0xc000007b error
- This will remove any CTD or 0xc000007b error messages on launch.
Instructions |
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Fix stuttering
Instructions |
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Holding WASD down does not continue moving
- The game has some problems with devices from Razer, even with mice.
Instructions |
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Microstutter
- This fix helped with stuttering in Far Cry 3.
Instructions |
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MSVCR100.dll Missing Error
Instructions |
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Game not starting
- The game has some problems with devices from Razer, even with mice.
Instructions |
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Game hangs when starting, black screen
- The game has some problems with controller devices.
Instructions |
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Game not saving progress in prologue mission
Instructions |
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Black Shadow Error
Instructions |
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Invisible/No Map
Instructions |
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Fix for Dual Core CPUs
- This fix requires usage of third party exe and dll files. Use with extreme caution as your account can be banned.
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 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 | |
Multiplayer | Uplay |
System requirements
- 32-bit systems are not supported.
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | 8, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-750 2.5 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2400S 2.5 GHz AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 5850 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 AMD Radeon R9 290X 2 GB of VRAM |
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 (298110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
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