Far Cry 2 Headquarters

Far Cry - Full Patch v1.4

added on 01.12.2007 at 14:39

Far Cry Full Patch (1.0; 1.1 -> 1.4)

Patch 1.4 change log

• This patch supports 32 bit only.

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 broadcasting and spawn messaging capability.
• Added central red-dot to the scope of the sniper rifle.
• Added command allowing gameplay to commence at any specific flag point for training.
• Added first person spectator view, however 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 a Join server by IP function.
• Added a disable voting option.
• Added option to remove enemy nametags from crosshairs.
• 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, it now properly displays ping.
• Inflatable boat can sustain an increased amount of damage.
• Server browser list updated for easy navigation. Many filters and a favourite server section added as well.

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 improved.
• Health and armour 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 optimisations for smoother gameplay.
• Stamina increased by 50%.
• Sticky bombs replaced with "Beta" C4.
• Wrench now has melee capability.

Documentation

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