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Finally we can announce that the "Far Cry Patch 1.4" has been released and is available for download. After a long period of developing and testing the content has been verified and all features have been checked to see if they fit into intended gameplay and work properly. The patch installers are available in two different versions. The 1.4 Stand Alone installer which is 123MB in size and updates your Far Cry version 1.33 to 1.4. And the 1.4 Cumulative installer with 180MB in size that includes the content from all patches ever released and thus updates your Far Cry 1.0/1.1 version to 1.4. Despite the rumors, this patch will be available for Windows 32-bit version only.
The function of the leaked patch 1.4 where people could activate HDR and Anti-Aliasing at the same time on ATI graphic cards has been cut due to engine related reasons. The patch has been created for multiplayer only, so the single player campaign is not getting affected. In addition to weapon and assault game mode balancing, several new ingame features and new parts of the user interface have been added to ease both server administration and client play. A summary list of the content can be found further below and there will be a detailed feature list included in Far Cry Patch 1.4 documentation.
As a bonus, an independent development team took the six original Assault maps and reworked them; adjusting balance and improving gameplay. These maps will not replace the original ones, but are added to the patch as new versions. We decided to take this step to give players the choice of playing the original maps but also to enjoy the new gameplay feeling.
Lastly, we are planning to have the Linux Dedicated Server files ready in a couple of weeks. In the same timeframe, a Dedicated Server Package will be released that is a stripped down version of Far Cry and only contains Windows and Linux server related files. This package will have a zipped size of around 400MB.
For all server administrators who want to update their Windows Dedicated Server manually, be sure that you upload only following files from your Patch 1.4 installation:
DocSEAL from our forums has updated the Punkbuster config to the very recent status. You can get it here. Furthermore he created a dedicated server package update for all server admins. Just download the 61MB sized file and extract it into your Far Cry root folder.
Content list of Far Cry Patch 1.4:
General changes
Multiplayer General changes
Multiplayer Gameplay changes
The function of the leaked patch 1.4 where people could activate HDR and Anti-Aliasing at the same time on ATI graphic cards has been cut due to engine related reasons. The patch has been created for multiplayer only, so the single player campaign is not getting affected. In addition to weapon and assault game mode balancing, several new ingame features and new parts of the user interface have been added to ease both server administration and client play. A summary list of the content can be found further below and there will be a detailed feature list included in Far Cry Patch 1.4 documentation.
As a bonus, an independent development team took the six original Assault maps and reworked them; adjusting balance and improving gameplay. These maps will not replace the original ones, but are added to the patch as new versions. We decided to take this step to give players the choice of playing the original maps but also to enjoy the new gameplay feeling.
Lastly, we are planning to have the Linux Dedicated Server files ready in a couple of weeks. In the same timeframe, a Dedicated Server Package will be released that is a stripped down version of Far Cry and only contains Windows and Linux server related files. This package will have a zipped size of around 400MB.
For all server administrators who want to update their Windows Dedicated Server manually, be sure that you upload only following files from your Patch 1.4 installation:
- Bin32 folder (replace all older files with the new ones)
- FCData (Scripts.pak)
- Levels (mp_jungle, all new mp_px_* maps) note: please delete the entire mp_jungle folder before uploading the new one
DocSEAL from our forums has updated the Punkbuster config to the very recent status. You can get it here. Furthermore he created a dedicated server package update for all server admins. Just download the 61MB sized file and extract it into your Far Cry root folder.
Content list of Far Cry Patch 1.4:
General changes
- Added remakes of Assault maps (Project FiXit)
- Closed several security holes
- Joypad support has been added
- Several console commands have been deactivated and are only available in DEVMODE
Multiplayer General changes
- Added automatic kicking of team killers for violating default limit (integrated with Punkbuster)
- Added broadcast and spawn messages on the server
- Added center red dot to the scope of the sniper rifle
- Added command which allows the gameplay to start at a specific flag for training
- Added first person spectator view. It is considered beta and will not be officially supported
- Added GUI buttons for players to easily vote
- Added GUI voting panel to initiate votes for map changes and kicking players
- Added ingame server administrator panel for real time GUI admin capability
- Added ingame text flood kicking (integrated with Punkbuster)
- Added IP and server name to scoreboard
- Added Join server by IP function
- Added option to disable voting
- Added option to remove enemy nametags from crosshair
- Added team kill punish and forgive system
- Fixed "CD Key In Use" issue with automatic server kick
- Fixed binocular/sniper rifle bug
- Fixed bug in mp_airstrip which lead to a server crash
- Fixed bug where players were missing their scoreboard (getting refreshed automatically now)
- Fixed gameplay issues on mp_jungle
- Fixed grenade bug
- Fixed scoreboard so it now properly shows ping
- Increased amount of damage inflatable boat can take
- Server browser list updated for easy navigation. Many filters and a favourite server section added
Multiplayer Gameplay changes
- Added MP5 and Shocker to Assault game mode
- Added occlusive damage to vehicle explosions (player cannot die due to an explosion while behind a solid object any more)
- Fall damage reduced
- General weapons balancing
- Health and armor adjusted amongst the classes to give the grunt the most, engineer medium and sniper least.
- New OICW grenade launcher interface
- New RL fire mode
- Server and client optimizations for smoother gameplay
- Stamina increased 50%
- Sticky bombs replaced with "Beta" C4
- Wrench now has melee capability
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