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Far Cry 4

A Shooter game by Ubisoft Montreal, released in 2014

86/100🟡Healthy🥇Proton GoldGoogle StadiaPlayStation 3PlayStation 4

Discover the most diverse Far Cry world ever created. With terrain spanning from lush forests to the snowcapped Himalayas, the entire world is alive… and deadly. From leopards, rhinos, black eagles, and vicious honey badgers, Kyrat is home to abundant wildlife. As you embark on your hunt for resources, know that something may be hunting you... Scout enemy territory from above in the all-new gyrocopter and then plummet back to earth in your wing suit. Climb aboard the back of a six-ton elephant and unleash its raw power on your enemies. Choose the right weapon for the job, no matter how insane or unpredictable that job might be. With a diverse arsenal, you’ll be prepared for anything.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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Far Cry 4 Download Size

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Is Far Cry 4 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🟡Healthy
1.8KPlayers Online

There are currently 1,771 people playing Far Cry 4, retaining a dedicated core community despite lower mainstream numbers.

Current Activity24h Peak: 2.1K
Estimated Match Wait: Slow (3-5 min)
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Far Cry 4 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\FarCry4\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/FarCry4/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/FarCry4/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Far Cry 4 Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Far Cry 4, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 175 user configs ↗

Can I Run Far Cry 4?

System requirements not available for this title.

Is Far Cry 4 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

86
Rated 86 out of 100
Generally Favorable19 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 19 critic reviews, Far Cry 4 has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 86, it stands out as a strong entry in the shooter category, though it may have minor flaws.

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