Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Developer(s)	Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher(s)	Ubisoft
Engine	Dunia 2
First release date	November 29, 2012

Far Cry

Far Cry	2004
Far Cry 2	2008
Far Cry 3	2012
Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon	2013

Key points

Large number of issues reported on multiple hardware configurations, including texture problems, falling through the world, etc.

All versions require a Uplay account to play.

General information

Ubisoft Forums - PC Discussion

Ubisoft Forums - Technical Community Help

Steam Users' Forums for Far Cry series.

Steam Comunity Discussions

Availability

Source(s)	Store unlock	Notes
Uplay
Amazon
GameStop PC Downloads
GameFly
GamersGate
Steam

Game data

Save game location

	Location
Windows Vista/7/8	C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\0c7ddfbe-d92d-4270-8cf9-3493a81f0c2d\46\
Windows Vista/7/8 (alternate)	%PROGRAMDATA%\Orbit\46\

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Uplay		Save games automatically sync.
Steam Cloud
GameSave Manager		In the database.

Video settings

Video settings.

Video quality settings.

Graphics option	Native	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Field of view (FOV)		Menu slider (values range 55-110).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed		Set with "window mode" in-game.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)

Change resolution manually

Edit GamerProfile.xml • Link Jump to %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3 Open GamerProfile.xml in text editor (notepad for example). Locate ResolutionX="x" and change x to custom resolution. Locate ResolutionY="x" and change x to custom resolution. Whenever you change graphical settings in-game ResolutionX and ResolutionY will be reset to 800*600.

Input settings

Input Settings	Native	Notes
Remapping		Vehicle controls not rebindable.
Mouse acceleration		Can be disabled in game control settings.
Controller support		No mixed controller and keyboard controls for vehicle sections.

Remapping

Driving keys are not updated when remapping the movement keys, currently there doesn't seem to be a way to remap them.

Manually bind enter key to an action

Edit InputUserActionMap.xml • Link Jump to %LOCALAPPDATA%\My Games\Far Cry 3 Open InputUserActionMap.xml in text editor (notepad for example). Locate and replace, or append the following code: <ActionMap name="common_use_remap">    <MassRename MergeKey="remap">       <Rename hexInput="0x646CA0E7:0xA79E3F0F" hexToInput="0x646CA0E7:0xEFDA7A5A" />    </MassRename> </ActionMap>

Toggle aiming down sights (ADS) for weapons

Edit GamerProfile.xml to add IronsightToggleMode • Link Jump to %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3 Open GamerProfile.xml in text editor (notepad for example). Locate IronsightToggleMode="0" and change it to IronsightToggleMode="1"

Controller compatibility issues

Use x360ce to use Xbox controller inputs • Link Install x360ce from the google code page[1] Put x360ce.exe in the FarCry 3 install directory and run it, following the instructions and ensuring your controller maps correctly to the on-screen controller Upon starting FarCry 3, you should hear a "beep", confirming that your settings have been initialized. The game will ask you if you wish to use the attached controller. Click yes and enjoy.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	Windows XP/Vista/7	Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo E6700/AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or equivalent dual-core	Intel Core i3-530/AMD Phenom II X2 565 or equivalent quad-core
System memory (RAM)	2 GB	4 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GTX 8800/AMD Radeon HD 2900 or equivalent 512 MB DirectX 9c card	Nvidia GeForce GTX 480/AMD Radeon HD 5770 or equivalent 1024 MB DirectX 11 card
Hard disk drive (HDD)	15 GB	15 GB

Issues unresolved

Game stuck on skill tree

Game stuck on the first time you enter the skill tree. The game will not exit from the skill tree no matter what key is pressed.

Crash after first cutscene and random crashing

Crash after first cutscene.

First cutscene is also unskippable.

Crashes occur randomly in all parts of the game.

Switch to DirectX 9 • Link Changing from DirectX 11 to 9 in the video settings may solve this problem.

Underclock GPU • Link Underclocking your GPU (especially if your card is factory overclocked) may solve this problem.

For 500-series cards from Nvidia: • Link Raising the Core Voltage in MSI Afteburner by 25/50 mV may fix crashes.[http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/744450-Solution-to-constant-Crashing-found! If it's still crashing then you may try this fix which is solution for freezing, lagging, bsods even save game fix http://fixpcgames.blogspot.com/2012/12/far-cry-3-save-games-dissapearedno.html Guide]

Textures and artifacting

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  Artifact blocks appear on screen.

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  Random lights appear.

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  Escaping to menu and returning and geometry has failed to load correctly.

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  Stretched, hollow blocks of the ground appearing randomly. (Possible Fix for this particular one at least for me is to change to direct X 9.)

Issues fixed

Disable HUD

The only way to disable the HUD is by editing a .dll file with a Hex Editor program. You can disable the HUD within the game as of patch 1.04.

Disabling the HUD • Link This fix requires a hex editor program, such as HxD Hex Editor. Locate the game's main .exe file and make a copy of it. C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\FarCry 3\bin\farcry3_d3d11.exe for the DX11 version. C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\FarCry 3\bin\farcry3.exe for the DX9 version. Use a hex editor to open up the .exe that fits the DirectX version you are using. Search for showuielement within the file's contents. Change HideUIElement...ShowUIElement...S.h.o.w.U.I.E.l.e.m.e.n.t...S.h.o.w.U.I.E.l.e.m.e.n.t to HideUIElement...ShowUIElement...S.h.o.w.U.I.E.l.e.m.e.n.t...H.i.d.e.U.I.E.l.e.m.e.n.t You are still able to access the HUD by holding down any weapon key.

Disable ambient occlusion

Ambient occlusion can't be disabled completely through the in-game settings when playing in DirectX 11, only switched to various techniques available (SSAO, HBAO, HDAO).

Edit GamerProfile.xml • Link Jump to %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3 Open GamerProfile.xml in text editor (notepad for example). Locate SSAOLevel="x" and change x to 0. Whenever you change graphical settings in-game SSAOLevel="0" is changed back to the default 1 (SSAO).

Disable depth of field

This will improve performance and fix the low-res textures on the background.

Edit GamerProfile.xml • Link Jump to %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3 Open GamerProfile.xml in text editor (notepad for example). Locate PostFxQuality="x" and change x to false.

Change UI language

For some reason Far Cry 3 will sometimes have a (poorly) translated interface.

Edit the regedit to set your desired language • Link Go to start > run and type in "regedit", press enter Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/wow6432Node/Ubisoft/Far Cry 3/ Locate Language, double-click it and change it to "English" Locate SKU, double-click it and change it to "US"

Clicking "Story" on main menu does nothing

Story button as well as others make a noise when clicked but do not proceed to the next menu.

This issue is usually caused by FC3.dll and FC3_d3d11.dll not being compatible with reloaded uplay_r1_loader.dll and ubiorbitapi_r2_loader.dll. Issue can be fixed easily by editing the hex values of the FC3.dll and FC3_d3d11.dll

Changing FC3.dll and FC3_d3d11.dll hex values • Link 1) Use a Hex editor e.g. Hex Workshop to open FC3.dll and FC3_d3d11.dll 2) For FC3.dll search for (usually ctrl+F) hex value 010000008B0DB4E4DF11E8C941F4FF 3) Change the found string to 050000008B0DB4E4DF119090909090 and save 4) For FC3_d3d11.dll search for hex value 010000008B0DB4C5E011E8DD43F4FF 5) Change the found string to 050000008B0DB4C5E0119090909090 and save

Microstutter

Adaptive and dynamic V-sync • Link These forms of V-Sync significantly reduce micro-stuttering. For Nvidia cards, Adaptive V-Sync can be enabled through the driver control panel. Set 'Vertical sync' to Adaptive. For AMD cards, Dynamic V-Sync can be enabled using the third-party program RadeonPro. Click the Add new profile icon and find the Far Cry 3 executable (farcry3_d3d11.exe or farcry3.exe). Click the newly created profile and click the Tweaks tab. Set 'VSync Control' to Always on. Enable 'Dynamic Framerate Control' and set 'Keep up to' to 60.

Multi-GPU crash

If your game freezes and crashes when entering a saved game, you must disable the Post FX option.

Lowering the Post FX option • Link 1) Enter the game and enter the Options menu. 2) Enter the Video Quality menu. 3) Set the graphics quality to Custom 4) Set all parameters to your personal preference. 5) Set the Post FX options to Low

Game stuck on splash screen

Game splash screen pops up on desktop and freezes, doing nothing until the process is ended.

Edit GamerProfile.xml • Link Jump to %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3 Open file GamerProfile.xml with a text editor such as notepad. Find VSync="x" and change x to 0 Delete GamerProfile.xml • Link If the above does not work,jump to %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3 Delete file GamerProfile.xml Your save games will not be affected.

Parachute will not open

Game reports wrong button for opening parachute when jumping with wing-suit. There seems to be link between crouch binding and change vehicle seat binding. Make sure that these actions are bound to same key.

Multiplayer weapons will not level up

Weapons earn EXP and level up during matches, but do no retain EXP post-game; weapons stay at level 1 indefinitely.

Copy the save file to alternate path • Link Copy folder "46" from: C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\0c7ddfbe-d92d-4270-8cf9-3493a81f0c2d\ Go to: %PROGRAMDATA%\ (make sure hidden folders are visible) and create the folder "Orbit", if not already created Make sure "Orbit" folder is set to hidden by right-clicking > Properties > Hidden (checkbox) Paste folder "46" into "Orbit"

Disable HDR

Disable this to improve fps.

Edit GamerProfile.xml • Link Jump to %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3 Open file GamerProfile.xml with a text editor such as notepad. Find Hdr="x" and change x to 0.

Windows XP

Attempting to run the game on Windows XP may result in error Application Error 0xc0000142.

Apply RELOADED crack • Link Further details on Ubisoft Forum.