Far Cry patch

Original source: FilePlanet

This is the Far Cry Patch v1.4. It is the latest version available.

Note that this patch is for the 32-bit version of the game only. It cannot be installed for the 64-bit variant.

Here is the list of fixes and additions:

General changes

• Added remakes of assault maps
  
• 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 message capability
  
• 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 cross-hair
  
• 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 that 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
  

Documentation

• Features Manual for FarCry Patch 1.4 (A detailed description about the newly added features)
  
• Server Command Table (Lists all the new commands available for FarCry multiplayer with explanations)
  
• Project Fixit (A detailed explanation of changes to the stock assault maps)