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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ubisoft Entertainment Far Cry® 3 v1.01 November 2012 REE.TXT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you for purchasing Far Cry® 3! ================================================================================ Table of Contents ================================================================================ 1. Installation Instructions 1.0. System Requirements 1.0.1 Minimum Configuration 1.0.2 Recommended Configuration 1.0.3 ed Video Cards at Release Time 1.1. Language Selection 1.2. Installation 1.3. Uninstallation 2. General Notes 2.1. Display/Performance Settings 2.2. Optimal Settings 2.3. Uplay PC 3. Known Issues 3.1. Installing Video Drivers 3.2. Installing Sound Drivers 3.3. Installing DirectX 3.4. Hints 4. Important Web Sites, Information and Technical 4.1. Technical 4.2. Important Websites 5. Legal Information ================================================================================ 1. Installation Instructions ================================================================================ 1.0. System Requirements VERY IMPORTANT! Ensure that Windows® XP has Service Pack 3 (or better) or that Windows Vista® has Service Pack 2 (or better) or that Windows® 7 has Service Pack 1 (or better). 1.0.1 Minimum Configuration: Operating System: Windows® XP (with SP3) or Windows Vista® (with SP2), Windows® 7 (with SP1) or Windows® 8 Processor: Intel® Core®2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or better, AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz or better RAM: 2 GB Windows® XP / 4 GB Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8 Video card: 512 MB DirectX® 9.0c compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher NVidia 8800 or better, AMD HD 2900 or bett er

See ed List 1.1.3 for more information. DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM Dual Layer Hard Drive Space: 15 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mo de Windows-compatible mouse required 1.0.2 Recommended Configuration: Operating System: Windows® XP (with SP3) or Windows Vista® (with SP2), Windows® 7 (with SP1) or Windows® 8 Processor: Intel® Core®i3-530 @ 2.9 GHz or better, AMD Phenom II X2 @ 3.1 GHz or better RAM: 4 GB Video card: 1024 MB DirectX® 11.0 compliant card with Shader Model 5.0 or higher NVidia 480 or better, AMD HD 5770 or better See ed List 1.1.3 for more information. DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM Dual Layer Hard Drive Space: 15 GB Sound: DirectX® 9.0c Compatible Sound Card 5.1 with Latest Drivers Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mo de Windows-compatible mouse required 1.0.3 ed Video Cards at Release Time: NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA AMD® AMD® AMD® AMD® AMD® AMD®

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8 Series - GeForce 8800 GTX 9 Series - GeForce 9600, 9800 200 Series 300 Series 400 Series 500 Series 600 Series 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000

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These drivers have been tested with Far Cry® 3: ----------------------------------------------AMD® Catalyst 12.6 AMD® Catalyst 12.8 NVIDIA GeForce R304 306.23 For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ fo r this game on our website at http://.ubi.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.1. Language Selection The language selected at the start of the installation is the language that will

be used in-game. To change the language, please uninstall and reinstall the game . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.2. Installation During the setup, the installation of PunkBuster on the computer will be offered . PunkBuster is a piece of software published by Even Balance, Inc. to keep cheate rs at bay and provide a more enjoyable gaming experience during online multiplayer games. While PunkBuster is optional, it will not be possible to play multiplayer games on PunkBuster enabled servers without it. To install PunkBuster manually, run the pbsvc_fc3.exe executable on the install disc in the folder \Punkbuster. For more detailed information on PunkBuster , please consult EvenBalance's page. http://www.evenbalance.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.3. Uninstallation Far Cry® 3 can be uninstall from the Add/Remove Programs icon located in the Control (Start->Settings->Control ). Locate the Far Cry® 3 entry and click on the Change/Remove button, then follow the instructions on-screen to uninstall the game. Note: The PunkBuster services are not automatically removed when uninstalling Far Cry® 3 because the PunkBuster services can still be used by other games on the system. To remove PunkBuster services, uninstall them from the Add/Remove Programs icon on the Control . Or re-run the setup (pbsvc_fcx.exe) located on the game di sc in the \PunkBuster folder and follow the instructions on screen. ================================================================================ 2. General Notes ================================================================================ 2.1. Display/Performance Settings The Graphical Settings can directly impact the memory usage of the game. If your computer lacks RAM memory, these settings should be lowered down accordingly. There are some video card drivers that may cause flickering and disappearing objects. It is important to make sure the latest available drivers are installed . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.2. Optimal Settings When launching the game for the first time, the game will attempt to detect the optimal settings for your system by default. If the game is unable to fully

identify your computer, then the optimal setting is going be medium or high. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.3. Uplay PC This game requires a one-time online activation via Uplay PC. Create a new Uplay in the Uplay applicaiton or at Uplay.com or use your existing Uplay and the Unique Key that came with your game to bind the game to your . Launching the game after this one-time application is possible in online and offline mode. Not all game functionality is available in Offline Mode. For Uplay licenses see the installation directory of the Uplay application and check the data\resources\LICENSES.TXT file For with the Uplay PC application visit: http://cs.ubi.com/ ================================================================================ 3. Known Issues ================================================================================ 3.1. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers If you experience any graphical problems, please install the latest video and motherboard drivers available for your Graphics Card. Links to the most popular Graphics Card and motherboard manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.2. Installing Sound Drivers If you experience any sound problems, please install the latest sound drivers available for your sound card. Links to the most popular sound card manufacturer s are available at the bottom of this document. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.3. Installing DirectX Far Cry® 3 requires DirectX runtime libraries from June 2010 or later to run properly. To get the latest version of DirectX, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com// DirectX is also provided on the install disc in the folder \DirectX and automatically installed when you install Far Cry® 3. If you receive an error message about missing DLL files, reinstall DirectX from the install disc to correct the problem. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.4. Hints * It is _not_ advisable to install the game into the Windows folder (usually C:\Windows), a subfolder of the Windows folder, nor the root of the system

drive (usually C:\). * It is recommended to close all other running programs before installing the game, to reduce the risk of software conflicts. * If you experience graphical corruption, make sure your graphics driver's control is _not_ configured to override application settings. * Vibration is only ed if using the Xbox 360 controller. ================================================================================ 4. Important Web Sites, Information and Technical ================================================================================ 4.1. Technical Before ing Ubisoft Entertainment's Technical Department, please browse through our FAQ listings or search our database at our website: http://.ubi.com. Here you will find the most recently updated information since the game's release. Also please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements, as our representatives will be unable to assist customers whose computers do not meet these criteria. Whenever you the Technical Department, please include the following information or have it available if you are calling: -Complete product title (including version number) -Exact error message reported (if applicable) and a brief description of the problem you're encountering -Processor speed and manufacturer -Amount of RAM -Operating system -Graphics Card that you are using and amount of RAM it has -Make and speed of your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive -Type of sound card you are using Us via the Internet This is the best way to us. Our website is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and it contains the most up-to-date Technical information availabl e, including patches that can be ed free of charge. We update the pages on a daily basis so please check here first for solutions to your problems : http://.ubi.com/. Us by E-mail For fastest response via e-mail, please visit our website at: http://.ubi.com/ From this site, you will be able to enter the Ubisoft Entertainment Solution Center where you can browse through our listings of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), search our database of known problems and solutions, or, for fastest

e-mail response, you can send in a request for Personal Assistance from a Technical Representative. It may take up to 72 hours for us to respond to your e-mail depending upon the volume of messages we receive. Us by Phone You can also us by phone by calling USA: (919) 460-9778. Note that this number is for technical assistance only. No hints or tips are given over the Technical line. When calling our Technical line, please make sure you are in front of your computer and have all of the necessary information listed above at hand. Be advised that our Technical Representatives are available to help you Monday-Friday from 9 am-9 pm (Eastern Standard Time). While we do not charge for technical , normal long-distance charges apply. To avoid long-distance charges, or to a representative directly after these hours, please feel free to use one of the other avenues listed above. Us by Standard Mail If all else fails you can write to us at: USA: Ubisoft 4000 Aerial Center Pkwy Suite 102 Morrisville, NC 27560 USA Canada: 5505 Boulevard Saint Laurent Suite 5000 Montreal, Quebec Canada H2T 1S6 Return Policy Please do not send any game returns directly to Ubisoft before ing Technical . It is our policy that game returns must be dealt with by the retailer or online site where you purchased the product. If you have a damaged or scratched game disk, please visit the FAQ listing for your game and get the latest replacement policy and pricing. We will not accept unsolicited returns/exchanges without prior approval and an RMA (Return Materials Authorization) number from a representative. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------4.2. Important Websites Far Cry® 3 official web site: http://www.farcry3.com/ DirectX End- Runtime: http://www.microsoft.com// Latest AMD Drivers:

http://.amd.com/ Latest NVIDIA Drivers: http://www.nvidia.com/drivers/ Latest Intel Drivers: http://center.intel.com/ Latest Creative Labs Drivers: http://.creative.com/ ================================================================================ 5. Legal Information ================================================================================ Far Cry® 3 © 2012 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Far Cry, Uplay logo, Ubisoft, Ubi.com and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Based on Crytek s original Far Cry directed by Cevat Ye rli. ================================================================================ Release note

PC patch 1.01

================================================================================ ---------------------------------------------Multiplayer fixes for the patch: ---------------------------------------------General: Improved overall Multiplayer stability and performance. Added SHOW TOP, SHOW YOU, PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN options in Leaderboards. Fix the voice chat issue that would mute players by default. Lobby chat can now be accessed when a controller is connected Co-op: ed the PVP: -

Fixed graphical issues on loading screen hints. Fixed the issue that would prevent maps from being displayed or randomiz first time a enters Public Co-op. Health regeneration option no longer has inverted functionality. "Flare gun" kills are no longer considered as Assist kills. Fixed ground texture resolution. Grass surrounding fire spawns no longer remain red on Firestorm maps.

Map Editor: Improved white objects thumbnails legibility. s can now start a private match in 1 player on created maps. ---------------------------------------------Single Player fixes for the patch: ----------------------------------------------

Improved game stability and performance.

Fixed issues with flickering on specific water textures. Fixed small UI glitches related to different display resolutions. Weapon cache mission: Mission Zone and Mission Marker no longer stays on mini-map and on screen after mission completion. Crafting items are now auto selected when entering a new crafting catego ry Added sound when zooming in and out the camera with the mouse scroll but ton.