Difference between revisions of "Far Cry 3"
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{{++}} This enhances antialiasing on forests and objects that are near, stabilizes the frame rate fluctuation, fixes the low-res textures on the background and can give a huge FPS boost in open view areas, for example, on the top of a tower. | {{++}} This enhances antialiasing on forests and objects that are near, stabilizes the frame rate fluctuation, fixes the low-res textures on the background and can give a huge FPS boost in open view areas, for example, on the top of a tower. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | ||
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{{ii}} Disabling HDR improves performance. | {{ii}} Disabling HDR improves performance. | ||
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# Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerProfile.xml]]</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerProfile.xml]]</code> with a text editor. | ||
# Locate <code>SSAOLevel="x"</code> and change x to 0. | # Locate <code>SSAOLevel="x"</code> and change x to 0. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Whenever you change graphical settings in-game SSAOLevel="0" is changed back to the default 1 (SSAO). | {{ii}} Whenever you change graphical settings in-game SSAOLevel="0" is changed back to the default 1 (SSAO). | ||
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# Paste following to new line after <code></CustomQuality></code> ([http://i4.minus.com/ibqyk1G5hUfQpq.png sample]): <pre><Post> <quality GameDepthOfField="0" CinematicDepthOfField="0" MotionBlur="0" FXAALevel="0" id="ultrahigh" /> </Post></pre> | # Paste following to new line after <code></CustomQuality></code> ([http://i4.minus.com/ibqyk1G5hUfQpq.png sample]): <pre><Post> <quality GameDepthOfField="0" CinematicDepthOfField="0" MotionBlur="0" FXAALevel="0" id="ultrahigh" /> </Post></pre> | ||
# Save the file and make it read only. | # Save the file and make it read only. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Making file read only prevents game from changing any settings so make sure other settings are OK before doing this. | {{ii}} Making file read only prevents game from changing any settings so make sure other settings are OK before doing this. | ||
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===Multi-GPU crash=== | ===Multi-GPU crash=== | ||
{{ii}} If your game freezes and crashes when entering a saved game, you must disable the '''Post FX''' option. | {{ii}} If your game freezes and crashes when entering a saved game, you must disable the '''Post FX''' option. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Lowering the Post FX option}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Lowering the Post FX option}} | ||
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===Game stuck on splash screen=== | ===Game stuck on splash screen=== | ||
{{--}} Game splash screen pops up on desktop and freezes, doing nothing until the process is ended. | {{--}} Game splash screen pops up on desktop and freezes, doing nothing until the process is ended. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit GamerProfile.xml}} | ||
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# In user variable list, change both <code>TEMP</code> and <code>TMP</code> to newly created folder. | # In user variable list, change both <code>TEMP</code> and <code>TMP</code> to newly created folder. | ||
# Save changes and restart computer. | # Save changes and restart computer. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} To access enviroment variables more quickly, simply search for '''Enviroment variables''' with Windows search. | {{ii}} To access enviroment variables more quickly, simply search for '''Enviroment variables''' with Windows search. | ||
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===Crash when installed in a Windows 8 Storage Space=== | ===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. | The Game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Windows 8/8.1 Storage Space. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Installing the game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue.}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Installing the game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue.}} |
Revision as of 23:44, 24 April 2016
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Ubisoft Massive | |
Ubisoft Red Storm | |
Ubisoft Shanghai | |
Ubisoft Reflections | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Dunia 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 29, 2012 |
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
- PC version features high resolution textures, tessellation, high quality shadows and more PC-specific features.
- Large number of issues reported on multiple hardware configurations, including texture problems, falling through the world, etc.
General information
- 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 | Deluxe Edition, Standard Steam, Deluxe Edition Steam, | |||
Amazon.co.uk | Deluxe Edition | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | |||
GamersGate | Deluxe Edition | |||
Deluxe Edition | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition | |||
Humble Store | Deluxe Edition | |||
Origin | ||||
Steam | Can be run without the Steam client by passing the -uplay_steam_mode command line argument to the main executable.[1] |
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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. | Deluxe Edition only. |
- All versions require Uplay.
Version differences
- The Digital Deluxe Edition (Deluxe Edition) is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC.
- The Deluxe Bundle DLC Pack (Deluxe Bundle DLC) contains all DLC from The Digital Deluxe Edition for those who bought the base game.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
User profile settings
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220240/pfx/[Note 1] |
Keybindings and input settings
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220240/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/220240/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | Save games automatically sync (broken when running in Wine[citation needed]). |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
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Disable depth of field
- This only disables depth of field on background and when not aiming.
- This enhances antialiasing on forests and objects that are near, stabilizes the frame rate fluctuation, fixes the low-res textures on the background and can give a huge FPS boost in open view areas, for example, on the top of a tower.
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Disable HDR
- Disabling HDR improves performance.
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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).
- Use of SSAO makes MSAA useless because the way it's implemented[2]
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Disable motion blur
- Disabling also helps to reduce input lag.
- Even if motion blur is handled by PostFX setting, completely disabling PostFX doesn't seem to work. It can be disabled with
<post>
in configuration file but game seems to remove it with every launch.
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Input settings
Manually bind Enter key to an action
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Toggle aiming down sights (ADS) for weapons
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Negative mouse acceleration
- Negative mouse acceleration prevents fast mouse movements. Mouse acceleration option in the Options menu does not fix the negative effect.
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Not included despite being advertised.[3] Only available on consoles.[4] | |||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 18 | Versus, Co-op Co-op supports 4 players. |
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 | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See FarCry3: Blood Dragon (DX9 only) - 3D Vision fix. | |||
TriDef 3D |
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.[5]
- Crash are more frequent after first -unskippable- cutscene.[6]
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Textures and artifacting
Issues fixed
Change UI language
- For some reason Far Cry 3 will sometimes have a (poorly) translated interface.
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Cap frame rate
- This is the best method to eliminate microstuttering - especially with the DX11 executable.[citation needed]
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Microstutter
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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.
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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.
Instructions |
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Game stuck on first skill tree
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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.[9]
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.
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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.
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First loading screen stalls or takes excessive amounts of time
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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.
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Game crashes on Windows 10
The game tends to crash after about 20 minutes of playing on Windows 10 devices
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Resolution issues before launching
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 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 | Dolby Digital, Speex | |
Interface | Adobe Flash | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | PunkBuster |
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 (Vista/7/8) |
2 GB (XP) 4 GB (Vista/7/8) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 8800 AMD Radeon HD 2900 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 AMD Radeon HD 5770 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 5 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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.
References
- ↑ Ubisoft Forums :: Steam and Uplay, possible way to start with just Uplay?
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>
tag; no text was provided for refs namedSSAOMSAA
- ↑ wheres the PC splitscreen? :: Far Cry® 3 General Discussions
- ↑ I heard this game had local coop before.. What happened to it? :: Far Cry® 3 General Discussions
- ↑ Far Cry 3: Game crashing randomly - Steam Users' Forums
- ↑ Twitter / botherer: I know the game's going to ...
- ↑ http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7990-devil13-7970-x2,3329-10.html
- ↑ http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7990-devil13-7970-x2,3329-11.html
- ↑ Wing suit unable to deploy parachute | Ubisoft Forums
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