Description Crytek Studios and Ubi Soft Entertainment have released the latest patch for Far Cry. This patch will update Far Cry to version 1.4 and apply the following changes:
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).
