Far Cry released and patched

**MIG-31** · Mar 24, 2004, 07:35 AM

Ubisoft sends Crytek's PC FPS to stores just days before its first update.
Lovers of PC shooters got a new weapon for their arsenals today after Ubisoft shipped Far Cry to stores. Developed by German studio Crytek, the game is rated "M" for Mature and retails for $39.99.

Far Cry is one of the year's most anticipated entries in the first-person shooter genre, and much has been made about the game's graphics, which boast over a kilometer of relative draw distance.

Story-wise, the game follows a former soldier who wakes up on a tropical island that's been overrun by mercenaries who are guarding genetic labs, which foster even more-deadly enemies. Naturally, it's up to the ex-commando to put a stop to said paradisaical evildoing while preserving his own skin. For more on the game, read GameSpot's full review.

Ironically, the ship announcement was promptly followed by news of Far Cry's first patch. The patch will be released this Thursday, and it will resolve compatibility issues between the US and Canada, as well as repair multiplayer damage issues. Ubisoft will release an online tutorial for Far Cry's Sandbox editor tomorrow, in addition to a quick-save patch in mid-April.

Source: gamespot

Dom · Mar 24, 2004, 07:37 AM

Cool!

Distroyed · Mar 24, 2004, 08:03 AM

Why didnt they ship with a quicksave option? Is that really that complex a feature? C'mon...

AlternateVirus · Mar 24, 2004, 08:13 AM

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Originally posted by Distroyed
Why didnt they ship with a quicksave option? Is that really that complex a feature? C'mon...

Agreed. maybe they adding more features in the next patch beside just quicksave option.

mainman · Mar 24, 2004, 08:20 AM

Im not worried about the quicksafe option, in fact i will not use it, it makes the game more challenging this way...

Xiphias · Mar 24, 2004, 12:28 PM

It's not even out here yet.

It mystifies me why publishers don't release worldwide on the same day. A delay of weeks or months for localisation I can understand but why delay a few days?

Danhill · Mar 24, 2004, 12:30 PM

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Originally posted by Xiphias
It's not even out here yet.

It mystifies me why publishers don't release worldwide on the same day. A delay of weeks or months for localisation I can understand but why delay a few days?

Where do you live??

dorkz · Mar 24, 2004, 12:53 PM

comes out on friday in uk

Dom · Mar 24, 2004, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by mainman
Im not worried about the quicksafe option, in fact i will not use it, it makes the game more challenging this way...

I feel the same way, besides, the game saves often enough.

**MIG-31** · Mar 26, 2004, 07:29 AM

according to bluesnews it will be released today. if i find it i will post the patch.

Mar 24, 2004, 07:35 AM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Far Cry released and patched Ubisoft sends Crytek's PC FPS to stores just days before its first update. Lovers of PC shooters got a new weapon for their arsenals today after Ubisoft shipped Far Cry to stores. Developed by German studio Crytek, the game is rated "M" for Mature and retails for $39.99. Far Cry is one of the year's most anticipated entries in the first-person shooter genre, and much has been made about the game's graphics, which boast over a kilometer of relative draw distance. Story-wise, the game follows a former soldier who wakes up on a tropical island that's been overrun by mercenaries who are guarding genetic labs, which foster even more-deadly enemies. Naturally, it's up to the ex-commando to put a stop to said paradisaical evildoing while preserving his own skin. For more on the game, read GameSpot's full review. Ironically, the ship announcement was promptly followed by news of Far Cry's first patch. The patch will be released this Thursday, and it will resolve compatibility issues between the US and Canada, as well as repair multiplayer damage issues. Ubisoft will release an online tutorial for Far Cry's Sandbox editor tomorrow, in addition to a quick-save patch in mid-April. Source: gamespot

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mainman Mr. Nobody Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OmniPresent Nightwatcher Posts: 5,961 Rep Power: 71	Im not worried about the quicksafe option, in fact i will not use it, it makes the game more challenging this way... __________________

Mar 26, 2004, 07:29 AM	Thread Starter #10
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	this has been delayed according to bluesnews it will be released today. if i find it i will post the patch. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Cool!

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Distroyed DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 170 Rep Power: 0	Why didnt they ship with a quicksave option? Is that really that complex a feature? C'mon...

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Xiphias DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	It's not even out here yet. It mystifies me why publishers don't release worldwide on the same day. A delay of weeks or months for localisation I can understand but why delay a few days?

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dorkz Striving to overcome Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	comes out on friday in uk