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# Locate {{code|DisableLoadingMip0}} and change the value to {{code|1}}, you may also change the value of {{code|GPUMaxBufferedFrames}} to {{code|1}}. | # Locate {{code|DisableLoadingMip0}} and change the value to {{code|1}}, you may also change the value of {{code|GPUMaxBufferedFrames}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
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+ | ===Black bars removal for 16:10 aspect ratio=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use fix|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>}} | ||
+ | # [https://www.mediafire.com/?b010j31g3os8cis Download Fix] and extract file to {{P|game}}/bin/. | ||
+ | # Start Far Cry 4 and load your savegame. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|fc4_blackbars_fix}}, press "Remove" and wait ultil it's done. | ||
+ | # Back to game. | ||
+ | {{ii}} You have to follow this steps everytime you launch the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 16:04, 9 December 2016
Template:Infobox game/row/winporter
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 |
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
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Gold Edition | |||
Amazon.co.uk | Gold Edition | |||
GamersGate | Gold Edition | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Gold Edition | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Steam can be avoided with -uplay_steam_mode parameter |
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Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition contains the base game and the season pass.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | ||
The Syringe | Can only be bought via the Season Pass. | |
Escape from Durgesh Prison | ||
The Hurk Deluxe Pack | ||
Overrun | ||
Valley Of the Yetis |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/298110/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/298110/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Input settings
Minimize mouse acceleration and smoothing effect
- The mouse curve was improved in patch 1.5.0.[1]
- 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.
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 | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Two available options: Spanish, and Spanish (Mexico) | |||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | Versus, Co-op PvP (Overrun) mode requires paid DLC.[2] 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
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Far Cry 4. |
Issues fixed
Fix stuttering
Instructions |
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Black bars removal for 16:10 aspect ratio
Instructions |
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Game not saving progress in prologue mission
Instructions |
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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.
Instructions |
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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
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
Windows | ||
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Minimum | 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 DirectX 11 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX-compatible | 5.1 surround sound |
Controller | Xbox 360 Controller (optional) |
Notes
- ↑ 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>/298110/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (298110) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.