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For example, to change to 1440x900.
 
 
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# Go to <code>C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Crytek\Far Cry</code> (or wherever you've installed a game).
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# Go to the installation folder.
# Edit '''system.cfg''' with a text editor.
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# Edit {{file|system.cfg}} with a text editor.
# Find a line: <code>r_Width =</code> and replace the resolution with width of the resolution you want to use.
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# Set <code>r_Width =</code> and <code>r_Height =</code> to the desired resolution.
# Find a line: <code>r_Height =</code> and replace the resolution with height of the resolution you want to use.
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''

Revision as of 08:26, 9 December 2016

Far Cry
Far Cry cover
Developers
Crytek
Publishers
Ubisoft
Engines
CryEngine
Release dates
Windows March 23, 2004
Far Cry guide on StrategyWiki
Far Cry 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

64-bit version available for separate download. See Essential improvements.
Reflections on water are broken by default in Windows Vista and higher. See Broken water reflections.

General information

Ubisoft Forums
Far Cry Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
DRM: SafeDisc disc check.
Windows
Amazon.com
DRM-free
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
DRM-free
Windows
Steam
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Windows
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Windows

Essential improvements

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Skip intro videos

Instructions
The 64-bit patch will change the format from .bik to .avi to skip them simply delete or rename the files with the inclusion of AMD64.

Patches

Patch v1.4 (32-bit only) - The latest patch available for the game
64-bit Upgrade Patch - Adds additional content, higher frame rates, enhanced textures, longer view distances, and more objects with real-time physics.
64-bit Enhanced Content Patch - Adds exclusive content only available in the 64-bit version of the game.
Instructions

Mods

Crymods - Active community website with extensive mod database.
Far Cry Addon Mod (FCAM) - Various improvements to graphical and gameplay elements.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13520/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13520/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect

Video settings

Video settings.
Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Multi-monitor

Instructions
Instructions

Field of view (FOV)

Be aware that FC servers can override the FOV setting to prevent cheating. It is possible to create a server which does not override the FOV.
Instructions
Instructions

Input settings

Control settings.
Control settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32
Online play
32

Connection types

Type Native Notes
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)
TCP 40000-42999
UDP 41005, 41006, 44000, 49001
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
TriDef 3D

Issues fixed

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

Broken water reflections

Foliage and other objects are reflected, but landmasses are missing altogether.[1]
Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
OpenGL 2 Experimental renderer. Cannot be selected via in-game options. See Enable the OpenGL renderer.
Shader Model support 2, 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer PunkBuster

Enable the OpenGL renderer

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0b compatible

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/13520/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (13520) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References