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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Dunia 2}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Dunia 2}} | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|far-cry-3|88}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|far-cry-3|88}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|far-cry-3|90}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|far-cry-3|90}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Open World, FPS, Action }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Open World, FPS, Action }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Naval/watercraft, Off-roading}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
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|official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/far-cry-3/ | |official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/far-cry-3/ | ||
|hltb = 3378 | |hltb = 3378 | ||
− | |lutris = | + | |lutris = far-cry-3 |
|mobygames = far-cry-3 | |mobygames = far-cry-3 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|winehq = 14750 | |winehq = 14750 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Some users have reported the game only being able to run when installed on the C: drive. | {{ii}} Some users have reported the game only being able to run when installed on the C: drive. | ||
{{ii}} Performance on multi-core systems may be improved significantly by changing core affinity. See [[#Low FPS on modern multi-core CPUs|Issues fixed]]. | {{ii}} Performance on multi-core systems may be improved significantly by changing core affinity. See [[#Low FPS on modern multi-core CPUs|Issues fixed]]. | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Multiplayer and coop mode are offline. Some DLC enabled before this date remains accessible<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/gameplay/article/decommissioning-of-online-services-for-older-ubisoft-games-october-2022-update/000102396|title=Decommissioning of online services for older Ubisoft games (October 2022 update)|date=2022-08-31}}</ref> {{note|Online services were brought back on July 15, 2023 for undisclosed period, but they got shortly shut down again on January 30, 2024 and later brought back day later, then were shutdown again on March 7, 2024.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCYBHAHA6lY</ref>}}. Some DLC enabled before this date remains accessible. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://xjdhdr.gitlab.io/tweakguides/game_guides/FC3/FC3_1.xhtml TweakGuides Far Cry 3 Tweak Guide.] | ||
{{mm}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/433-Far-Cry-3-PC-Discussion Ubisoft Forums - PC Discussion] | {{mm}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/433-Far-Cry-3-PC-Discussion Ubisoft Forums - PC Discussion] | ||
{{mm}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/433-Far-Cry-3-PC-Discussion Ubisoft Forums - Technical Community Help] | {{mm}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/433-Far-Cry-3-PC-Discussion Ubisoft Forums - Technical Community Help] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | 1.05 | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | far-cry-3 | Uplay | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | far-cry-3 | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | far-cry-3 | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1084-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | far-cry-3 | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | far-cry-3 | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 220240 | Steam, Uplay | Can be run without the Steam client by passing the <code>-uplay_steam_mode</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to the main executable.<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 220240 | Steam, Uplay | 1.06 - deleted the whole MP functionality. Can be run without the Steam client by passing the <code>-uplay_steam_mode</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to the main executable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/692478-Steam-and-Uplay-possible-way-to-start-with-just-Uplay-Forums|title=Ubisoft Forums :: Steam and Uplay, possible way to start with just Uplay?|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4947a88a7e300458b45de | Uplay | {{store | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4947a88a7e300458b45de | Uplay | Included with {{store feature|Ubisoft+}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00DG8XWLC | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B00DG8XX4I|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00DG8XWLC | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B00DG8XX4I|Deluxe Edition}} was also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | far-cry/far-cry-3/standard-edition | Origin, Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} The Deluxe Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC. | {{ii}} The Deluxe Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = Additional game content. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = Game does not contain microtransactions. | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|-skipintro}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=409245445|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Far Cry 3 - Tweak Guide|date=2017-07-12}}</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|-skipintro}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=409245445|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Far Cry 3 - Tweak Guide|date=2017-07-12}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable Server Messages=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/farcry3/mods/276 Disable Server Messages] is required if you want to turn off those unpleasant reminders that the server is no longer active due to shutting down in late 2022. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Restore access to Ubisoft Connect in-game rewards=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/farcry3/mods/234 Ubisoft Connect Rewards Unlocker]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Even though the rewards appear as claimed in the Ubisoft Connect launcher, they can't be found in the game, remained locked or aren't working correctly. | ||
+ | {{++}} This mod reactivates two of the rewards for single player, the Testing Unit mission and the Cannon Revolver (found in any shop, at a free price, in the newly restored "Signature Weapons" section). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Play through the Co-Op Missions, locally and offline (self-sufficiently and independent of Ubisoft's servers)=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/farcry3/mods/262?tab=description Solo Offline Coop Game Mode]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This mod adds an "Offline Co-Op" section to the Multiplayer mode. | ||
+ | {{++}} This allows experiencing the Co-Op Missions alone, without the need to team-up with other players, which is very useful, since the multiplayer scene is very inactive and the Ubisoft servers mayb be shut down again and forever, at some point in time. | ||
+ | {{++}} It has been tested and confirmed that it allows unlocking achievements related to the Co-Op experience, through normal gameplay of the Missions. | ||
+ | {{--}} The game doesn't support teammate bots, so the player using this mod is left to "solo" what's usually designed to be the work of 4 players. | ||
+ | {{--}} No ability to play in local splitscreen, either. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
|gog galaxy = | |gog galaxy = | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to fix FOV and HUD.<ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to fix FOV and HUD.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hscjYs0Ibr8|title=Far Cry 3 21:9 Gameplay (3440x1440) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]], '''Post FX''' handles [[FXAA]].<br>Aliasing may appear when using [[MSAA]] with [[#Disable ambient occlusion|SSAO]].<ref name="SSAOMSAA">[http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/81890 Far Cry 3 : Screenshot Comparison], most noticeable antialiasing is in the books at the corner.</ref> <br>Enabling MSAA affects motion blur effect, which is especially noticeable when driving.<ref> | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]], '''Post FX''' handles [[FXAA]].<br>Aliasing may appear when using [[MSAA]] with [[#Disable ambient occlusion|SSAO]].<ref name="SSAOMSAA">[http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/81890 Far Cry 3 : Screenshot Comparison], most noticeable antialiasing is in the books at the corner.</ref> <br>Enabling MSAA affects motion blur effect, which is especially noticeable when driving.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://imgbox.com/dCwk3ahC|title=Screenshot comparison between MSAA Off and MSAA On.|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |ray tracing = | + | |ray tracing = unknown |
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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{{ii}} Changing graphical settings in-game will reset <code>ResolutionX=</code> and <code>ResolutionY=</code> to 800x600. | {{ii}} Changing graphical settings in-game will reset <code>ResolutionX=</code> and <code>ResolutionY=</code> to 800x600. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
===Disabling post-processing effects separately=== | ===Disabling post-processing effects separately=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
# Open <code>GamerProfile.xml</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>GamerProfile.xml</code> with a text editor. | ||
− | # Search (Ctrl+F) for <code></CustomQuality></code> and paste the following to a new line after it: <pre> | + | # Search (Ctrl+F) for <code></CustomQuality></code> and paste the following to a new line after it: <pre> <Post> <quality GameDepthOfField="0" CinematicDepthOfField="0" MotionBlur="0" FXAALevel="0" id="x" /> </Post></pre> |
# Change the "0" to "1" for each effect as desired or leave it at "0" to keep the effect disabled. | # Change the "0" to "1" for each effect as desired or leave it at "0" to keep the effect disabled. | ||
# Change the x in <code><id=x></code> within the newly added section to the same Post FX setting set in-game, for example <code><id=ultrahigh></code>. The possible settings are low, medium, high, veryhigh and ultrahigh. | # Change the x in <code><id=x></code> within the newly added section to the same Post FX setting set in-game, for example <code><id=ultrahigh></code>. The possible settings are low, medium, high, veryhigh and ultrahigh. | ||
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{{--}} Ambient occlusion can't be fully disabled through the in-game settings under DirectX 11, only switched between the different techniques available (SSAO, HBAO, HDAO). | {{--}} Ambient occlusion can't be fully disabled through the in-game settings under DirectX 11, only switched between the different techniques available (SSAO, HBAO, HDAO). | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable ambient occlusion | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable ambient occlusion|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|GamerProfile.ini}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|GamerProfile.ini}} with a text editor. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Force HBAO+ (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force HBAO+ (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sq0vgFlerS-YT093TS2jEpx6xjZP7X1x1BcAs7EHXYY/edit#gid=0&range=A119|title=HBAO+ Compatibility Flags|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/hbao-compatibility-flags-thread.387114/page-98#post-5193418|title=Original HBAO+ Post at Guru3D.com Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
# Select the Far Cry 3 profile. | # Select the Far Cry 3 profile. | ||
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{{ii}} In-game AO needs to be disabled. | {{ii}} In-game AO needs to be disabled. | ||
{{++}} Using HBAO+ instead of the in-game AO options gets rid of the dark halo effect that is present around objects and characters due to the low accuracy of the native implementations. | {{++}} Using HBAO+ instead of the in-game AO options gets rid of the dark halo effect that is present around objects and characters due to the low accuracy of the native implementations. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/farcry3/mods/219 Better HBAO]|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://downloads.fcmodding.com/fc3/mod-installer/ Far Cry 3 Mod Installer] and [https://www.nexusmods.com/farcry3/mods/219?tab=files the mod]. | ||
+ | # Locate the "'''Mod Installer'''" folder in the mod's archive and extract <code>Better HBAO.a3</code> to "'''ModifiedFilesFC3'''". | ||
+ | # Run the Mod Installer and install '''Better HBAO''' from the list of available mods. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{++}} Makes HBAO less intrusive, reduces haloing and over-shadowing. | ||
+ | {{++}} Has no impact on performance. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Far Cry 3 Gamepad Layout.png|In-game gamepad layout settings.}} | {{Image|Far Cry 3 Gamepad Layout.png|In-game gamepad layout settings.}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
|key remap notes = Certain vehicle controls not rebindable.<br>To bind {{key|Enter}}, see [[#Bind Enter key|Bind Enter key]].<br>Scroll wheel is hard-coded to switch grenade type. If you rebind it, it will perform both actions at once. | |key remap notes = Certain vehicle controls not rebindable.<br>To bind {{key|Enter}}, see [[#Bind Enter key|Bind Enter key]].<br>Scroll wheel is hard-coded to switch grenade type. If you rebind it, it will perform both actions at once. | ||
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Used by both the mouse and the controller. | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Used by both the mouse and the controller. | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= Used by both the mouse and the controller. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Used by both the mouse and the controller. | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
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|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = false | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
− | |dualshock 4 notes = Requires | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Requires XInput Wrapper |
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes notes = Requires | + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = Requires XInput Wrapper |
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
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===Toggle aiming down sights (ADS) for weapons=== | ===Toggle aiming down sights (ADS) for weapons=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit GamerProfile.xml|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit GamerProfile.xml|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=273747028|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Toggle Aim / Iron sights|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|GamerProfile.xml}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|GamerProfile.xml}} with a text editor. | ||
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{{--}} Negative mouse acceleration prevents fast mouse movements. The mouse acceleration option in the Options menu does not fix the negative effect. | {{--}} Negative mouse acceleration prevents fast mouse movements. The mouse acceleration option in the Options menu does not fix the negative effect. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a dll [https://www.nexusmods.com/farcry3/mods/297 patcher]|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace [https://drive.google.com/file/d/17QjvP8LjTO-8Ym1mgkjLhWW5HvANr9D6/view?usp=sharing Common.fat and .dat] files (based on Ubi 1.05 ver.) in {{code|{{p|game}}\data_win32}} |ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Follow the manual instruction|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download the latest version of the [http://svn.gib.me/builds/dunia2/?C=M;O=D Far Cry 3 Mod tools] | # Download the latest version of the [http://svn.gib.me/builds/dunia2/?C=M;O=D Far Cry 3 Mod tools] | ||
# Extract the file | # Extract the file | ||
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# Delete {{file|Common.dat}} and {{file|Common.fat}}. | # Delete {{file|Common.dat}} and {{file|Common.fat}}. | ||
# Rename {{file|Common_Unpack.dat}} and {{file|Common_Unpack.fat}} to {{file|Common.dat}} and {{file|Common.fat}} respectively. | # Rename {{file|Common_Unpack.dat}} and {{file|Common_Unpack.fat}} to {{file|Common.dat}} and {{file|Common.fat}} respectively. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Custom mouse sensitivity=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The sensitivity slider might be too high, even in the lowest setting (specially on high-DPI mice). | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit GamerProfile.xml|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|GamerProfile.xml}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Change <code>Sensitivity="X.X"</code> inside <code>ProfileSpecificGameProfile</code> with your desired value. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.avsforum.com/t/1454582/list-of-games-with-discrete-7-1-support#post_22893086|title=List of games with discrete 7.1 support. - AVS forum|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Under video settings. | |subtitles notes = Under video settings. | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support | + | |eax support = unknown |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
− | |red book cd audio = | + | |royalty free audio = unknown |
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = unknown | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
− | |general midi audio = | + | |general midi audio = unknown |
|general midi audio notes = | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/far-cry-3/2976 Fan translation] | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/far-cry-3/2976 Fan translation] | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
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+ | }} | ||
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+ | |language = Indonesian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by [https://igtcid.blogspot.com IGTC Team], [https://igtcid.blogspot.com/2020/07/far-cry-3-patch-indonesia.html download]. | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
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− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
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− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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− | |language = | + | |language = Swedish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
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− | |notes = Fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Fan translation, [http://rockerdem.net/FarCryTR Rockerdem]. |
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− | |language = | + | |language = Arabic |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://arb-sub.blogspot.com/2023/07/far-cry-3.html Arabic Subtitles]. |
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|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = Not included despite being advertised.<ref> | + | |local play notes = Not included despite being advertised.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/220240/discussions/0/846938351156785852/|title=wheres the PC splitscreen? :: Far Cry® 3 General Discussions|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> Only available on consoles.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/220240/discussions/0/558755530549104773/#c558756255746676019|title=I heard this game had local coop before.. What happened to it? :: Far Cry® 3 General Discussions|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
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|online play players = 18 | |online play players = 18 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Servers has been mysteriously put back online and this means the multiplayer services has been revived. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
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==VR support== | ==VR support== | ||
{{VR support | {{VR support | ||
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===Crash after first cutscene and random crashing=== | ===Crash after first cutscene and random crashing=== | ||
{{--}} Crashes can randomly happen in all parts of the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205104113/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3019290 Far Cry 3: Game crashing randomly - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | {{--}} Crashes can randomly happen in all parts of the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205104113/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3019290 Far Cry 3: Game crashing randomly - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
− | {{--}} Crashes are more frequent after first -unskippable- cutscene.<ref> | + | {{--}} Crashes are more frequent after first -unskippable- cutscene.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/botherer/status/274294032778268673|title=Twitter / botherer: I know the game's going to ...|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Switch to DirectX 9|ref=<ref name=crash>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205104138/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3018899&page=2 Far Cry 3 Crash on startup - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Switch to DirectX 9|ref=<ref name=crash>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205104138/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3018899&page=2 Far Cry 3 Crash on startup - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
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===Low GPU and CPU usage (~60%)=== | ===Low GPU and CPU usage (~60%)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable D3D11MultithreadedRendering|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable D3D11MultithreadedRendering|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/patientgamers/comments/hqs9jb/anyone_playing_far_cry_3_on_a_highend_pc_in_2020/|title=Anyone playing Far Cry 3 on a high-end PC in 2020 who's experiencing performance issues: Read this|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|GamerProfile.xml}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|GamerProfile.xml}} with a text editor. | ||
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{{ii}}'''Note:''' ''This causes crash issues with the Uplay version of the game (not recommended.) Also the Ubisoft forums admit it's broken.'' {{cn|date=2020-12-27|reason=Citation?}} | {{ii}}'''Note:''' ''This causes crash issues with the Uplay version of the game (not recommended.) Also the Ubisoft forums admit it's broken.'' {{cn|date=2020-12-27|reason=Citation?}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Inject DXVK|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} Injecting DXVK to use the Vulkan API seems to improve the multithreading performance of the renderer. | ||
+ | {{--}} Some AMD/NVIDIA driver profile settings (Like AO or AA) won't work while in Vulkan. | ||
+ | {{--}} Some alpha effects might seem corrupted (for example waterfalls). This can be fixed by disabling in-game MSAA. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Very low FPS in pre-rendered cutscenes=== | ===Very low FPS in pre-rendered cutscenes=== | ||
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===Game crashes with MSVCR100.dll on Windows 10=== | ===Game crashes with MSVCR100.dll on Windows 10=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change renderer to DX9|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/6bkdgr/far_cry_3_game_is_crashing_on_win_10_now/</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change renderer to DX9|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/6bkdgr/far_cry_3_game_is_crashing_on_win_10_now/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Happens also on DX9 with some demanding mods like Mud's Mod. | {{ii}} Happens also on DX9 with some demanding mods like Mud's Mod. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Shadows flicker while moving camera=== | ===Shadows flicker while moving camera=== | ||
− | {{--}} There are many places in the game, where shadows flicker while moving the camera. Mostly observed on the grass and vegetation.<ref>[https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/731898-Extreme-Shadow-flickering-on-the-whole-SceneryExtreme Shadow flickering on the whole Scenery | Ubisoft Forums]</ref><ref> | + | {{--}} There are many places in the game, where shadows flicker while moving the camera. Mostly observed on the grass and vegetation.<ref>[https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/731898-Extreme-Shadow-flickering-on-the-whole-SceneryExtreme Shadow flickering on the whole Scenery | Ubisoft Forums]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfINvn2POWE|title=Far Cry 3 Shadow Bug - Youtube|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvOhPKOgyb0|title=Far Cry 3 Shadow Flickering Problem - Youtube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{--}} Changing settings or API doesn't seem to affect the issue | {{--}} Changing settings or API doesn't seem to affect the issue | ||
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# Save configuration. | # Save configuration. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Rename renderer libraries|ref=<ref>https://forums.ubisoft.com/archive/index.php/t-735198.html</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Deton24|date=2020-12-13|comment=Tested on X5460 DDR2 800/RX 570}}</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename renderer libraries|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.ubisoft.com/archive/index.php/t-735198.html|title=forums.ubisoft.com|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Deton24|date=2020-12-13|comment=Tested on X5460 DDR2 800/RX 570}}</ref>|fix= |
# Rename FC3_d3d11.dll to FC3.dll and FC3.dll to FC3_d3d11.dll in bin folder | # Rename FC3_d3d11.dll to FC3.dll and FC3.dll to FC3_d3d11.dll in bin folder | ||
# Set your renderer in options to DX11 | # Set your renderer in options to DX11 | ||
{{ii}} The game will launch in DX9 but will have all in game graphic options open. In the cost of some graphical downgrade, it may result in much better performance (especially on weak CPUs and AMD GPUs). | {{ii}} The game will launch in DX9 but will have all in game graphic options open. In the cost of some graphical downgrade, it may result in much better performance (especially on weak CPUs and AMD GPUs). | ||
− | {{--}} After long times of gameplay, it can lead to some glitches (none of a save affecting). | + | {{--}} After long times of gameplay, it can lead to some glitches (none of a save affecting).}} |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cgDevQZlvkalrX5s5ZF5iJyQwSWUk5wo/view?usp=sharing Low spec patch]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} It uses edited game files to decrease draw distance to increase stability of FPS on old CPUs or for players with high refresh rates | ||
+ | {{++}} Can be used online with current 1.05 player base | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative fix|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/hqsbwi/anyone_playing_far_cry_3_on_a_highend_pc_in_2020/</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/hqsbwi/anyone_playing_far_cry_3_on_a_highend_pc_in_2020/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{--}} May cause significant issues and instability. Experiment to your liking. | {{--}} May cause significant issues and instability. Experiment to your liking. | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Installing the game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
+ | |||
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+ | ===NPC shaking/vibrate animation bug=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Limiting the game to 60fps with both in-game vsync and external tools like Rivaturner causes the game to have shaky NPC animations | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Limit fps to lower or higher than 60fps|ref={{cn|date=September 2023}}}} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=If you limit fps with vsync use any refresh rate other than 60hz so that the game is not limited to 60fps|ref={{cn|date=September 2023}}}} | ||
===Game crashes on Windows 10=== | ===Game crashes on Windows 10=== | ||
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# Find <code>TabletInputService</code> (Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service). | # Find <code>TabletInputService</code> (Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service). | ||
# Stop the service. | # Stop the service. | ||
+ | Update: be aware that in a Windows 10 update, Microsoft has "patched" this "issue" and now the disabling of <code>TabletInputService</code> is much more difficult as without the steps below the service will start even if set to Disabled. | ||
+ | #Launch [[regedit]] and navigate to <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TabletInputService</code> | ||
+ | #Set the '''Start''' DWORD value to '''4''' | ||
+ | #Change the '''Owner''' to the local Administrators group, check '''Replace owner on sub containers and objects''' and click '''Apply''' and '''OK''', '''OK''' | ||
+ | #Right-click the '''TabletInputService''' key again, select '''Permissions…''' and then click '''Advanced''' | ||
+ | #Click '''Disable inheritance''' and then select '''Convert inherited permissions into explicit permissions on this object''' | ||
+ | #Change all permissions to '''Read Only''' and then click '''Apply''', '''OK''', '''OK''' | ||
+ | #Restart and confirm the '''Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service''' a.k.a. <code>TabletInputService</code> is disabled and not running | ||
+ | I have done the steps and indeed the service figures as '''Stopped''' upon restart. | ||
+ | source of fix: <code>https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1321908/not-possible-to-disable-the-service-tabletinputser</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Additional solution|ref={{cn|date=March 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Additional solution|ref={{cn|date=March 2016}}|fix= | ||
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Lower your mouse poll rate e.g. from 1000hz to 500hz. Please check your mouse settings for more info. | Lower your mouse poll rate e.g. from 1000hz to 500hz. Please check your mouse settings for more info. | ||
===Coop/multiplayer issues=== | ===Coop/multiplayer issues=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Follow each step until you are connected|ref=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVYevOztAiM</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Follow each step until you are connected (if you can connect to Ubisoft services)|ref=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVYevOztAiM</ref>|fix= |
+ | # You may not be able to connect to Ubisoft services in the game using some internet providers. Use VPN to compare{{note|To verify connection to the online services without opening the game, open CMD and write: | ||
+ | tracert public-ubiservices.ubi.com | ||
+ | and later: | ||
+ | tracert static3.cdn.ubi.com. | ||
+ | Wait a moment - few first hops might be not listed. If tracert stops listing addresses, giving only your local gateway address, and it doesn't occur using VPN or other provider, you'll need to change it or report the issue to the provider or Ubi (although they might refuse to support the game, as officially, online services should be closed by now)}}, you might need to change your provider, as VPN can introduce too big pings and lagging | ||
# Try to join your friend via friends options in Ubisoft Connect instead of dedicated game option of invitation<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVYevOztAiM&lc=Ugy8Lj5aD0Wgc4wSDH94AaABAg.9S60MDPeVZg9S6AVeFfCcs</ref> | # Try to join your friend via friends options in Ubisoft Connect instead of dedicated game option of invitation<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVYevOztAiM&lc=Ugy8Lj5aD0Wgc4wSDH94AaABAg.9S60MDPeVZg9S6AVeFfCcs</ref> | ||
# Try to ask a friend to be a host or vice versa | # Try to ask a friend to be a host or vice versa | ||
− | # Make sure you | + | # Make sure you have only your internet network adapter enabled and all others are disabled |
# Try to join public lobby instead of a private one<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVYevOztAiM&lc=Ugx3M20Rm7ptbkjY_894AaABAg.9S9PUsjyIAg9S9ZKstXMj1</ref> | # Try to join public lobby instead of a private one<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVYevOztAiM&lc=Ugx3M20Rm7ptbkjY_894AaABAg.9S9PUsjyIAg9S9ZKstXMj1</ref> | ||
− | # From now on, the solution will rely on using Radmin VPN - join the same network, and after that - repeat all the steps above | + | # Disable Avast Premier Security's firewall in its options,<ref>https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/888021927149584414/1132037985844601003/avastzzzzzz.png?width=1028&height=687</ref> so Windows Defender's firewall will be used |
− | + | # Check whether inbound rules for farcry3.exe and farcry3_d3d11.exe are set to "Allow the connection" in Windows Defender firewall<ref>https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/888021927149584414/1132038256402387005/frcry3.png?width=913&height=687</ref> | |
+ | # Make sure you didn't run your game directly from game executable in the bin folder of the game, otherwise game invitations in Ubisoft Connect may not show up | ||
+ | # From now on, the solution will rely on using Radmin VPN (not necessary in all cases and can be even harmful at times)<br>- join the same network, and after that - repeat all the steps above | ||
+ | At least private matches should work now (also public ones in some cases)<ref>https://youtu.be/qVYevOztAiM?t=345</ref>. Although, be aware that since it's P2P connection, all players trying to connect each other, cannot be behind NAT (e.g. turning on UPnP on your router advised), otherwise, you won't join such lobby, or anyone join you. | ||
{{ii}} Unlike in public lobby, two people to start a private coop lobby is enough. | {{ii}} Unlike in public lobby, two people to start a private coop lobby is enough. | ||
− | {{ii}} Players can encounter | + | {{ii}} Players can encounter game-breaking bugs in the coop: 1) when no one can collect bombs on quads (lobby restart required) 2) When there is no correct objective on minimap after you fall from the waterfall (players need to commit suicide, and correct objective appears) 3) You can fall under map going too far from main road during escorting the truck in Rush Hour mission. |
+ | {{ii}} Since people started to commonly use downgraders, it started to frequently happen that everybody are kicked in public full lobby multiplayer session. It's safer to host private sessions from now on, but it will prevent you from gathering XP. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you install Radmin, it always runs its network adapter in the background, even if you're not connected to any server. Whenever you disable the adapter, it enables itself till you disable Radmin service in Services in the Services. It can be a case, when Radmin or any other adapter than your current internet connection, can prevent you from joining into lobby. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Downgrading Steam versions from 1.06 to 1.05|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | {{--}} Might not work giving "Host migration in progress" after 1 minute | ||
+ | {{ii}} Necessary step to bring back multiplayer functionality since the current 1.06 Steam version deleted it completely | ||
+ | # [https://disk.yandex.com/d/fMz0TX6cjVbu7g Download] and replace these files in your bin folder (for your safety, you can try out without the attached files listed with 1 or 2/62 positives<ref>https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/a4170cccd5fdc0eae68065cb044e246f9880265feeffa891e766a26597f79da4/relations</ref>) | ||
+ | # If it doesn't work, reinstall the game and repeat the step above | ||
+ | # Copy [https://www.nexusmods.com/farcry3/mods/196 these files] to potentially fix kicking from sessions | ||
+ | # There is an [https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-downgrade-steam-games/ official way] to downgrade on Steam. It might be more reliable than above (app id: 220241, possible manifest: 5441742905267980403 - from before 2018 1.06 update) | ||
+ | # If the game still kicks you from matches, install Ubisoft Connect version instead (the game on Ubisoft Connect will redirect you to Steam anyway, if the game was bought on Steam, so you'll need to buy your game again, but on Ubisoft Connect) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = unknown |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown |
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown |
− | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = unknown |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = XAudio2, Dolby Digital, Speex | |audio = XAudio2, Dolby Digital, Speex | ||
− | |audio notes = <ref>https://satsun.org/audio/</ref> | + | |audio notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=satsun.org|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|interface = Flash | |interface = Flash | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = PunkBuster | |anticheat = PunkBuster | ||
− | |anticheat notes = <ref> | + | |anticheat notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.evenbalance.com/games.php|title=Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.evenbalance.com/|title=Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures|date=2018-09-04|snippet=Thu Nov 29 2012 12:00<br>Ubisoft has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the online game known as Far Cry 3™.}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[https://www.nexusmods.com/farcry3/mods/ | + | ===Mods=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | ====[https://downloads.fcmodding.com/fc3/rakyat-mod/ Rakyat Mod]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds unused and E3 content, multiple QoLs (such as FOV modifier and removing startup videos), improvements over vanilla game and much more. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Every change in the mod is optional and can be chosen individually. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires the [https://downloads.fcmodding.com/fc3/mod-installer/ Far Cry Mod Installer]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/farcry3/mods/237 Skin Backlight Shader Mod]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Restores fake skin self shading effect seen in the demo version of the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/farcry3/mods/200?tab=description Mud's Mod - Ultra HD Texture Pack]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} HD textures pack. Reflective mud and puddles cover the island and shimmer in the game engine’s lighting system. Characters have been re-coded to have sweaty skin. Jason's hands and arms are hyperrealistic. Grass and many other world textures have been updated in high resolution. | ||
− | + | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/farcry3/mods/291 HD Texture Pack (FC3 upscaled textures)]==== | |
+ | {{ii}} Quadruples the size of the game's texture files through various upscaling methods. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Latest revision as of 06:37, 26 April 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Ubisoft Massive | |
Ubisoft Red Storm | |
Ubisoft Shanghai | |
Ubisoft Reflections | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Engines | |
Dunia 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 29, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 88 |
IGDB | 90 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Open world, FPS, Action |
Vehicles | Automobile, Naval/watercraft, Off-roading |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Far Cry |
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 |
Far Cry 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person open world, FPS and action game in the Far Cry series.
Key points
- Some users have reported the game only being able to run when installed on the C: drive.
- Performance on multi-core systems may be improved significantly by changing core affinity. See Issues fixed.
- Multiplayer and coop mode are offline. Some DLC enabled before this date remains accessible[1] [Note 1]. Some DLC enabled before this date remains accessible.
General information
- TweakGuides Far Cry 3 Tweak Guide.
- Ubisoft Forums - PC Discussion
- Ubisoft Forums - Technical Community Help
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | 1.05 | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | 1.06 - deleted the whole MP functionality. Can be run without the Steam client by passing the -uplay_steam_mode command line argument to the main executable.[3] |
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Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition was also available. | |||
Origin (unavailable) |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | Additional game content. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | Game does not contain microtransactions. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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High Tides Pack | Free. | |
The Monkey Business Pack | Included in the Deluxe Edition. | |
Lost Expeditions | Included in the Deluxe Edition. | |
The Warrior Pack | Included in the Deluxe Edition. | |
The Predator Pack | Included in the Deluxe Edition. | |
Original Soundtrack | Included in the Deluxe Edition. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -skipintro command line argument[4]
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Disable Server Messages
- Disable Server Messages is required if you want to turn off those unpleasant reminders that the server is no longer active due to shutting down in late 2022.
Restore access to Ubisoft Connect in-game rewards
Ubisoft Connect Rewards Unlocker
- Even though the rewards appear as claimed in the Ubisoft Connect launcher, they can't be found in the game, remained locked or aren't working correctly.
- This mod reactivates two of the rewards for single player, the Testing Unit mission and the Cannon Revolver (found in any shop, at a free price, in the newly restored "Signature Weapons" section).
Play through the Co-Op Missions, locally and offline (self-sufficiently and independent of Ubisoft's servers)
Solo Offline Coop Game Mode
- This mod adds an "Offline Co-Op" section to the Multiplayer mode.
- This allows experiencing the Co-Op Missions alone, without the need to team-up with other players, which is very useful, since the multiplayer scene is very inactive and the Ubisoft servers mayb be shut down again and forever, at some point in time.
- It has been tested and confirmed that it allows unlocking achievements related to the Co-Op experience, through normal gameplay of the Missions.
- The game doesn't support teammate bots, so the player using this mod is left to "solo" what's usually designed to be the work of 4 players.
- No ability to play in local splitscreen, either.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 3\GamerProfile.xml %LOCALAPPDATA%\My Games\Far Cry 3\InputUserActionMap.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220240/pfx/[Note 2] |
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GamerProfile.xml
contains User profile settings. -
InputUserActionMap.xml
contains keybindings and input settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\46\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220240/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Far Cry 3 has a maximum of 3 player profiles. Each player profile contains 1 automatic autosave, and 1 manual save that can be used to bookmark the current checkpoint.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | Save games automatically sync (broken when running in Wine[citation needed]). |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution to set a custom resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen to fix FOV and HUD.[5] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Between 55° and 110°. Default is 73.15°. Use Flawless Widescreen for higher settings. | ||
Windowed | Set in options or toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Set with "window mode" in-game. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA, Post FX handles FXAA. Aliasing may appear when using MSAA with SSAO.[6] Enabling MSAA affects motion blur effect, which is especially noticeable when driving.[7] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Uncapped.[8]
Loading Screen are capped at 30 FPS. Framerate is limited to display refresh rate during cutscenes |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Frame rate limit
Use the -RenderProfile_MaxFPS X command line argument where X is the preferred max FPS[citation needed]
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Notes
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Widescreen resolution
- Custom/unlisted resolutions can be set manually in
GamerProfile.xml
.
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Disabling post-processing effects separately
- Depth of field, FXAA, and motion blur are all combined under the "Post FX" graphics setting.
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Ambient occlusion
- Ambient occlusion can't be fully disabled through the in-game settings under DirectX 11, only switched between the different techniques available (SSAO, HBAO, HDAO).
Disable ambient occlusion |
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Notes
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Force HBAO+ (Nvidia only)[10][11] |
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Notes
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Use Better HBAO |
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Notes
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Disable HDR
- Might improve performance.
- Breaks hair rendering.
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Certain vehicle controls not rebindable. To bind ↵ Enter, see Bind Enter key. Scroll wheel is hard-coded to switch grenade type. If you rebind it, it will perform both actions at once. |
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Mouse acceleration | Positive acceleration, see Negative mouse acceleration to disable. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse cannot be used in menus if a controller is used. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Used by both the mouse and the controller. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | There is a prompt to switch to controller for one time that cannot be confirmed with a controller. After that, all menus can be used with a controller. | |
Controller remapping | Three presets. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Used by both the mouse and the controller. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers | Requires XInput Wrapper |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | The button prompts from the PS3 version of the game can be installed via this mod by EASKATER | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | No mixed controller and keyboard controls for vehicle sections.[12] |
Bind Enter key
Manually bind Enter key to an action[citation needed] |
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<ActionMap name="common_use_remap"> <MassRename MergeKey="remap"> <Rename hexInput="0x646CA0E7:0xA79E3F0F" hexToInput="0x646CA0E7:0xEFDA7A5A" /> </MassRename> </ActionMap>
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Toggle aiming down sights (ADS) for weapons
Edit GamerProfile.xml[13] |
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Negative mouse acceleration
- Negative mouse acceleration prevents fast mouse movements. The mouse acceleration option in the Options menu does not fix the negative effect.
Use a dll patcher |
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Replace Common.fat and .dat files (based on Ubi 1.05 ver.) in <path-to-game>\data_win32
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Follow the manual instruction[citation needed] |
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Custom mouse sensitivity
- The sensitivity slider might be too high, even in the lowest setting (specially on high-DPI mice).
Edit GamerProfile.xml |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 5.1 output[14][15] | |
Subtitles | Under video settings. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation | |||
Indonesian | Fan translation by IGTC Team, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation, Rockerdem. | |||
Arabic | Fan translation, Arabic Subtitles. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Not included despite being advertised.[16] Only available on consoles.[17] | |||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 18 | Versus, Co-op Servers has been mysteriously put back online and this means the multiplayer services has been revived. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 443, 13000, 13005, 13200 |
UDP | 9000-9005, 21800-21845 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See FarCry3 (DX9 only) - 3D Vision fix for better support. | ||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues unresolved
Crash after first cutscene and random crashing
- Crashes can randomly happen in all parts of the game.[18]
- Crashes are more frequent after first -unskippable- cutscene.[19]
Switch to DirectX 9[20] |
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Changing from DirectX 11 to 9 in the video settings may solve this problem. |
Disable any sort of forced AA[20] |
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Nvidia GeForce 500-series cards[21] |
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Raising your GPU Core Voltage by 25/50 mV may fix crashes. For step-by-step instructions see reference |
Textures and artifacting
Low GPU and CPU usage (~60%)
Enable D3D11MultithreadedRendering[22] |
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- Note: This causes crash issues with the Uplay version of the game (not recommended.) Also the Ubisoft forums admit it's broken. [citation needed]
Inject DXVK |
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Very low FPS in pre-rendered cutscenes
Lower your resolution to 800x600 and/or set Post FX to medium or low |
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Game crashes with MSVCR100.dll on Windows 10
Change renderer to DX9[23] |
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Shadows flicker while moving camera
- There are many places in the game, where shadows flicker while moving the camera. Mostly observed on the grass and vegetation.[24][25][26]
- Changing settings or API doesn't seem to affect the issue
Issues fixed
Change UI language
- For some reason Far Cry 3 will sometimes have a (poorly) translated interface.
Set language in registry[citation needed] |
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Microstutter
- These forms of V-Sync can reduce micro-stuttering.[27][28]
- Capping the framerate in RTSS or Nvidia Inspector can cause a visual bug that makes NPCs shake/twitch randomly to happen more frequently. Use the in-game v-sync option to cap your framerate instead as a workaround.
Adaptive and dynamic V-sync[citation needed] |
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CPU Affinity in Windows 8.1[citation needed] |
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Frame drops and Graphical Issues
- The Built-in Anti-aliasing causes Frame drops and Graphical Issues.
Opting for an external Anti-aliasing method[citation needed] |
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Rename renderer libraries[29][30] |
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Use Low spec patch |
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Low FPS on modern multi-core CPUs
Set CPU affinity[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Alternative fix[31] |
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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[citation needed] |
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Game stuck on splash screen
- Game splash screen pops up on desktop and freezes, doing nothing until the process is ended.
Edit GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game stuck on first skill tree
Select the takedown skill by double-clicking on it, then select another skill[32] |
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Parachute will not open
The game reports the wrong button for opening a parachute when jumping with a wing-suit. There seems to be a link between the Crouch and Switch seat keybindings. Make sure that these actions are bound to the same key.[33]
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[citation needed] |
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Installation issues
When using a C:\ drive with limited space such as an SSD, the game will not install onto a secondary drive even if you have sufficient free space.
Copy temporary files[citation needed] |
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Change temp folders location to different drive[citation needed] |
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Notes
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First loading screen stalls or takes excessive amounts of time
Kill WmiPrvSE.exe[citation needed] |
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Crash when installed in a Windows 8 Storage Space
The Game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Windows 8/8.1 Storage Space.
Installing the game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue[citation needed] |
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NPC shaking/vibrate animation bug
- Limiting the game to 60fps with both in-game vsync and external tools like Rivaturner causes the game to have shaky NPC animations
Limit fps to lower or higher than 60fps[citation needed] |
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If you limit fps with vsync use any refresh rate other than 60hz so that the game is not limited to 60fps[citation needed] |
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Game crashes on Windows 10
The game tends to crash after about 20 minutes of playing on Windows 10 devices
Edit registry[20] |
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Exit all Windows based programs. Click Start, type regedit in the Search box, and then double-click regedit.exe from the results above. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Browse to and then click the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Control \ GraphicsDrivers On the Edit menu, click New, and then select the following registry value from the drop-down menu specific to your version of Windows (32 bit, or 64 bit):
Close the registry editor and then restart your computer for the changes to take effect. |
Disable TabletInputService in Task Manager[20] |
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Update: be aware that in a Windows 10 update, Microsoft has "patched" this "issue" and now the disabling of
I have done the steps and indeed the service figures as Stopped upon restart.
source of fix: |
Additional solution[citation needed] |
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Launch the game in Win8 or Win7 compatibility mode. |
Last possible Step[citation needed] |
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The last possible step is to copy the game to your C: Drive. |
Resolution issues before launching
Create GamerProfile.xml[citation needed] |
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2. Create a
GamerProfile.xml and insert this into it:<GamerProfile> <SoundProfile MusicEnabled="1" MasterVolume="100" MicEnabled="1" IncomingVoiceEnabled="1" Language="english" /> <RenderProfile MSAALevel="2" AlphaToCoverage="2" SSAOLevel="6" SDSM="0" ResolutionX="1280" ResolutionY="720" Quality="custom" QualityEditor="editor_pc" Fullscreen="0" Borderless="0" seD3D11="1" D3D11MultithreadedRendering="1" WidescreenLetterbox="0" UseWidescreenFOV="1" OVScaleFactor="1.0275" EnableSubResolution="0" SubResolutionX="960" ubResolutionY="540" VSync="0" RefreshRate="0" DisableMip0Loading="0" GPUMaxBufferedFrames="2" ShowFPS="1" Brightness="1" Contrast="1" GammaRamp="1" AllowAsynchShaderLoading="1"> <CustomQuality> <quality ResolutionX="1280" ResolutionY="720" EnvironmentQuality="low" AntiPortalQuality="default" PortalQuality="low" PostFxQuality="false" TextureQuality="low" TextureResolutionQuality="low" WaterQuality="low" DepthPassQuality="low" VegetationQuality="low" TerrainQuality="low" GeometryQuality="low" AmbientQuality="low" DeferredAmbientQuality="low" ShadowQuality="low" EditorQuality="" Hdr="1" HdrFP32="0" ReflectionHdr="1" EnableVertexBinding="1" id="custom" /> </CustomQuality> </RenderProfile> <NetworkProfile VoiceChatEnabled="1" CustomMapMaxUploadRateInBitsOnline="10240000" OnlineEnginePort="9000" OnlineServicePort="9001" FileTransferHostPort="9002" FileTransferClientPort="9003" LanHostBroadcastPort="9004" LanClientBroadcastPort="9005" ScanFreePorts="1" ScanPortRange="1000" ScanPortStart="9000" SessionProvider="" MaxUploadInbpsOnline="10240000"> <Accounts /> </NetworkProfile> <GameProfile Hour = "16" Minutes = "40" Seconds = "0" TimeScale = "1" WindForce = "80" WindDir = "0" DelayShadowMovement = "180" IgnorePlayer = "0" GatherEntitiesForMap = "0" ShowAIInMap = "0" ShowDiamondsInMap = "0" DifficultyLevel = "1" Machete = "0" UseAimingHelpers = "0" HelpCrosshair = "1" /> <ProfileSpecificGameProfile Sensitivity="1" Invert_x="0" Invert_y="0" DefaultFlickFireDirection_y="0" UseMouseSmooth="1" Smoothness="0.2" Smoothness_Ironsight="0.2" HelpCrosshair="1" Gamepad_vibration="1" UseRoadSignHilight="1" UseSubtitles="1" TaggingEnabled="0" UseAmbx="0" UseGamePad="1" GamepadAnswered="1" Autosave="1" Machete="0" IronsightToggleMode="0"> <FireConfig QualitySetting="Low" /> </ProfileSpecificGameProfile> <RealTreeProfile Quality="Low" /> <EngineProfile> <PhysicConfig QualitySetting="Low" /> <QcConfig GatherFPS="1" GatherAICnt="1" GatherDialogs="0" IsQcTester="0" /> <InputConfig /> <ZoneConfig /> </EngineProfile> <UplayProfile LockString="" /> </GamerProfile> |
Crashes on launch on Windows 10 Boot Camp
The Game may refuse to start up when run on Windows 10 via Boot Camp.
Run in compatibility mode[34] |
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Low performance when moving camera
Lower your mouse poll rate e.g. from 1000hz to 500hz. Please check your mouse settings for more info.
Coop/multiplayer issues
Follow each step until you are connected (if you can connect to Ubisoft services)[35] |
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At least private matches should work now (also public ones in some cases)[40]. Although, be aware that since it's P2P connection, all players trying to connect each other, cannot be behind NAT (e.g. turning on UPnP on your router advised), otherwise, you won't join such lobby, or anyone join you.
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Downgrading Steam versions from 1.06 to 1.05 |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | XAudio2, Dolby Digital, Speex | [42] |
Interface | Adobe Flash | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [43][44] |
Mods
Rakyat Mod
- Adds unused and E3 content, multiple QoLs (such as FOV modifier and removing startup videos), improvements over vanilla game and much more.
- Every change in the mod is optional and can be chosen individually.
- Requires the Far Cry Mod Installer.
Skin Backlight Shader Mod
- Restores fake skin self shading effect seen in the demo version of the game.
Mud's Mod - Ultra HD Texture Pack
- HD textures pack. Reflective mud and puddles cover the island and shimmer in the game engine’s lighting system. Characters have been re-coded to have sweaty skin. Jason's hands and arms are hyperrealistic. Grass and many other world textures have been updated in high resolution.
HD Texture Pack (FC3 upscaled textures)
- Quadruples the size of the game's texture files through various upscaling methods.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz |
Intel Core i3-530 2.9 GHz AMD Phenom II X2 565 3.1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB (XP) 4 GB (all others) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX ATI Radeon HD 2900 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 5 support |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | Surround Sound 5.1 capable |
Notes
- ↑ Online services were brought back on July 15, 2023 for undisclosed period, but they got shortly shut down again on January 30, 2024 and later brought back day later, then were shutdown again on March 7, 2024.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (220240) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ To verify connection to the online services without opening the game, open CMD and write: tracert public-ubiservices.ubi.com and later: tracert static3.cdn.ubi.com. Wait a moment - few first hops might be not listed. If tracert stops listing addresses, giving only your local gateway address, and it doesn't occur using VPN or other provider, you'll need to change it or report the issue to the provider or Ubi (although they might refuse to support the game, as officially, online services should be closed by now)
References
- ↑ Decommissioning of online services for older Ubisoft games (October 2022 update) - last accessed on 2022-08-31
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCYBHAHA6lY
- ↑ Ubisoft Forums :: Steam and Uplay, possible way to start with just Uplay? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Far Cry 3 - Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2017-07-12
- ↑ Far Cry 3 21:9 Gameplay (3440x1440) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Far Cry 3 : Screenshot Comparison, most noticeable antialiasing is in the books at the corner.
- ↑ Screenshot comparison between MSAA Off and MSAA On. - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 120hz NET - New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on 2018-09-29
- ↑ https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Topic:Wt82pinvjy7rgsis&topic_showPostId=wt82pinx42nesz8k#flow-post-wt82pinx42nesz8k
- ↑ HBAO+ Compatibility Flags - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Original HBAO+ Post at Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Controll options,or the lack of them | Ubisoft Forums
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Toggle Aim / Iron sights - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of games with discrete 7.1 support. - AVS forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ wheres the PC splitscreen? :: Far Cry® 3 General Discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ I heard this game had local coop before.. What happened to it? :: Far Cry® 3 General Discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Far Cry 3: Game crashing randomly - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Twitter / botherer: I know the game's going to ... - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 Far Cry 3 Crash on startup - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Solution Solution to constant Crashing found! | Ubisoft Forums
- ↑ Anyone playing Far Cry 3 on a high-end PC in 2020 who's experiencing performance issues: Read this - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Shadow flickering on the whole Scenery | Ubisoft Forums
- ↑ Far Cry 3 Shadow Bug - Youtube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Far Cry 3 Shadow Flickering Problem - Youtube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Tom's Hardware Micro-Stuttering: Adaptive VSync Nvidia
- ↑ Tom's Hardware Micro-Stuttering: Dynamic V-Sync AMD
- ↑ forums.ubisoft.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Deton24 on 2020-12-13
- Tested on X5460 DDR2 800/RX 570
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ stuck when first given first basic skills by dennis | Forums
- ↑ Wingsuit unable to deploy parachute | Ubisoft Forums
- ↑ https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/1425838-FarCry3-doesn-quot-t-launch?p=11604869&viewfull=1#post11604869
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVYevOztAiM
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVYevOztAiM&lc=Ugy8Lj5aD0Wgc4wSDH94AaABAg.9S60MDPeVZg9S6AVeFfCcs
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVYevOztAiM&lc=Ugx3M20Rm7ptbkjY_894AaABAg.9S9PUsjyIAg9S9ZKstXMj1
- ↑ https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/888021927149584414/1132037985844601003/avastzzzzzz.png?width=1028&height=687
- ↑ https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/888021927149584414/1132038256402387005/frcry3.png?width=913&height=687
- ↑ https://youtu.be/qVYevOztAiM?t=345
- ↑ https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/a4170cccd5fdc0eae68065cb044e246f9880265feeffa891e766a26597f79da4/relations
- ↑ satsun.org - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- "Thu Nov 29 2012 12:00
Ubisoft has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the online game known as Far Cry 3™."
- "Thu Nov 29 2012 12:00