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===Intel bonus missions===
 
===Intel bonus missions===
[http://www.fileplanet.com/195335/190000/fileinfo/Far-Cry-2---Intel-Bonus-Missions DLC containing extra missions] from a promotional deal between Ubisoft and Intel.
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{{ii}} [http://www.fileplanet.com/195335/190000/fileinfo/Far-Cry-2---Intel-Bonus-Missions DLC containing extra missions] from a promotional deal between Ubisoft and Intel.
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{{ii}} For Steam version follow [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=199722774 these instructions]
  
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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# Modify the parameter <code>Fullscreen="1"</code> to 0 and now you can set the custom resolution for the window by also modifying <code>ResolutionX="1920"</code> and <code>ResolutionY="1080"</code>
 
# Modify the parameter <code>Fullscreen="1"</code> to 0 and now you can set the custom resolution for the window by also modifying <code>ResolutionX="1920"</code> and <code>ResolutionY="1080"</code>
 
# Save the file and now launch the game as you normally would.
 
# Save the file and now launch the game as you normally would.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Alternatively you can press {{key|Alt|Enter}} to get into windowed mode when you're in-game and modify the resolution from the options.
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{ii}} Alternatively you can press {{key|Alt|Enter}} to get into windowed mode when you're in-game and modify the resolution from the options.
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===Disable Motion Blur and Depth of Field===
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{{ii}} These settings cause in-game blurriness.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
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<ol>
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<li>Navigate to [[#Game data|configuration file location]].</li>
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<li>Open <code>GamerProfile.xml</code> with your text editor of choice.</li>
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<li>Between the lines <code></CustomQuality></code> and <code></RenderProfile></code> Copy and Paste the following:
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<pre><Post>
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<quality GameDepthOfField="0" CinematicDepthOfField="0" MotionBlur="0" FXAALevel="0" id="ultrahigh" />
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</Post></pre></li>
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</ol>
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} This does not change the blur/dark effect caused by over-sprinting to the point where the player is forced back to walk!
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{{ii}} You can change values also to your liking, e.g. if you want DoF but not motion blur, simply change <code>0</code> to <code>1</code> in <code>GameDepthOfField</code> and <code>CinematicDepthOfField</code>.
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}}
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Bouncing NPC glitch===
 
===Bouncing NPC glitch===
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{{ii}} This is game-breaking bug, important NPCs can't even complete their dialog to progress your story.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use command line workaround}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use command line workaround}}
{{ii}} This is game-breaking bug, important NPCs can't even complete their dialog to progress your story.
 
 
 
# Start Far Cry 2 with the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line]] <code>-RenderProfile_MaxFps 60</code>
 
# Start Far Cry 2 with the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line]] <code>-RenderProfile_MaxFps 60</code>
# If you see screen-tearing try <code>-RenderProfile_MaxFps 62</code> instead.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} If you see screen-tearing try <code>-RenderProfile_MaxFps 62</code> instead.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Audio Glitch===
 
===Audio Glitch===
Certain audio devices (namely older Realtek integrated audio chips) aren't compatible with the audio in the game and will reverse all channels or make the back channel primary and the front channel near inaudible. This can be fixed by uninstalling the Realtek drivers, and continuing to use the chip with out drivers (however this only works in around 50% of cases). Purchasing a new sound card (Creative's EAX card confirmed to work) or a new motherboard with newer Realtek chip will fix this.
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{{ii}} Certain audio devices (namely older Realtek integrated audio chips) aren't compatible with the audio in the game and will reverse all channels or make the back channel primary and the front channel near inaudible. This can be fixed by uninstalling the Realtek drivers, and continuing to use the chip with out drivers (however this only works in around 50% of cases). Purchasing a new sound card (Creative's EAX card confirmed to work) or a new motherboard with newer Realtek chip will fix this.
 
 
===Disable Motion Blur and Depth of Field (these cause in-game blur)===
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
(1) Navigate to My Documents-->My Games-->Far Cry 2
 
 
 
(2) Once in Far Cry 2 Folder open GamerProfile.xml in notepad
 
 
 
(3) Between the lines </CustomQuality>  and  </RenderProfile>  Copy and Paste the following:
 
 
 
<Post>
 
 
 
<quality GameDepthOfField="0" CinematicDepthOfField="0" MotionBlur="0" FXAALevel="0" id="ultrahigh" />
 
</Post>
 
 
 
}}
 
 
 
Once this is done, there should be no more motion blur. NOTE: This does not change the blur/dark effect caused by over-sprinting to the point where the player is forced back to walk!
 
 
 
Of course, these values can be edited if you prefer (for example, if you want depth of field, set GameDepthOfField="0" to GameDepthOfField="1"
 
  
 
===Forced Windowed Mode===
 
===Forced Windowed Mode===
The Nvidia 301.24 BETA drivers can cause Far Cry 2 to load in windowed mode, minimizing the game can also cause the same effect. This is easily resolved.
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{{ii}} The Nvidia 301.24 BETA drivers can cause Far Cry 2 to load in windowed mode, minimizing the game can also cause the same effect. This is easily resolved.
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change renderer from DX10 to DX9}}
 
# Launch the game and from the menu select '''Options''' then navigate to '''Display'''.
 
# Launch the game and from the menu select '''Options''' then navigate to '''Display'''.
 
# From here simply change your DirectX version to 9 and click '''Apply'''.
 
# From here simply change your DirectX version to 9 and click '''Apply'''.
 
# Restart the game.
 
# Restart the game.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Alternatively you can simply press {{key|Alt|Enter}} to go back into full-screen mode, however some users may have unexpected issues like vsync turning off even if it's set on.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Alternatively you can simply press {{key|Alt|Enter}} to go back into full-screen mode.
 
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Service Pack Notification===
 
===Service Pack Notification===
Each time you launch the game and arrive at the splash screen you may find the following warning pop-up: <code>Service Pack 1 is strongly recommended. Please update your OS.</code> This message is harmless and you can click '''OK''' to continue loading the game.
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{{ii}} Each time you launch the game and arrive at the splash screen you may find the following warning pop-up: <code>Service Pack 1 is strongly recommended. Please update your OS.</code>  
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{{ii}} This message is harmless and you can click '''OK''' to continue loading the game.
  
 
===Stuck/can't exit turret===
 
===Stuck/can't exit turret===
This happens if you rebind your "interact" key to anything other than the "default" "e". In order to exit the turret if key is rebound, you must use the default "e" key!
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{{ii}} This happens if you rebind your "interact" key to anything other than the "default" "e". In order to exit the turret if key is rebound, you must use the default "e" key!
  
 
===Jackal Tapes glitch===
 
===Jackal Tapes glitch===

Revision as of 20:07, 23 October 2014

Far Cry 2
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Developers
Ubisoft Montreal
Publishers
Ubisoft
Engines
Dunia
Release dates
Windows October 21, 2008
Far Cry 2 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

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
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
DRM details are not known
Fortune's Edition
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
GamersGate
Requires online activation
Fortune's Edition. DRM: Tages.
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
GOG.com
DRM-free
Fortune's Edition
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Fortune's Edition
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Requires online activation
DRM: SecuROM, 5 activations on 3 PCs.[1]
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty

Version differences

The Fortune's Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and the Fortunes Pack DLC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Fortunes Pack Included with the Fortune's Edition
Windows
Intel Bonus Missions Released as a free download.
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Intel bonus missions

DLC containing extra missions from a promotional deal between Ubisoft and Intel.
For Steam version follow these instructions

Patches

The 1.03 patch removes the activation requirement and allows for the game to be played without the need for the disc.[2]

Mods

Game data

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19900/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19900/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Windowed

Instructions

Disable Motion Blur and Depth of Field

These settings cause in-game blurriness.
Instructions

Input settings

In-game key map settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish
Turkish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16
Online play
16

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Dedicated Server software available for Windows and Linux.
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 9000-9003
UDP 3074, 9000-9003
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Bouncing NPC glitch

This is game-breaking bug, important NPCs can't even complete their dialog to progress your story.
Instructions

Audio Glitch

Certain audio devices (namely older Realtek integrated audio chips) aren't compatible with the audio in the game and will reverse all channels or make the back channel primary and the front channel near inaudible. This can be fixed by uninstalling the Realtek drivers, and continuing to use the chip with out drivers (however this only works in around 50% of cases). Purchasing a new sound card (Creative's EAX card confirmed to work) or a new motherboard with newer Realtek chip will fix this.

Forced Windowed Mode

The Nvidia 301.24 BETA drivers can cause Far Cry 2 to load in windowed mode, minimizing the game can also cause the same effect. This is easily resolved.
Instructions

Issues unresolved

Service Pack Notification

Each time you launch the game and arrive at the splash screen you may find the following warning pop-up: Service Pack 1 is strongly recommended. Please update your OS.
This message is harmless and you can click OK to continue loading the game.

Stuck/can't exit turret

This happens if you rebind your "interact" key to anything other than the "default" "e". In order to exit the turret if key is rebound, you must use the default "e" key!

Jackal Tapes glitch

As of patch 1.03 any tape found in the Southern district will play as the ninth tape.[3]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Pentium IV 3.2 GHz, Pentium D 2.66 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 3500+ or better
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia 6800
ATI X1650
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible
Shader model 3 support
Multiple saves and user created maps will increase the amount of needed hard disk space.

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>/19900/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (19900) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References