Can I Run Far Cry®?

Last updated: 23 November 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Far Cry®? On this page you will find Far Cry® system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Far Cry® or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Far Cry® Windows Requirements

Far Cry® system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 2000/XP (only)
OS
Windows 2000/XP (only)
Processor
Processor
AMD Athlon™ 1 GHz or Pentium III 1 GHz
Processor
AMD Athlon 2-3 GHz or Pentium 4 2-3 GHz
Memory
Memory
256 MB
Memory
512-1024 MB
Graphics
Graphics
64 MB DirectX 9.0b-compliant graphics card (see supported list*)
Graphics
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0b compliant PCI card (Sound Blaster Audigy series recommended)
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy series (see supported list*)
DirectX
DirectX
DirectX 9.0b or higher
DirectX
Storage
Storage
4 GB
Storage
Multiplay
Multiplay
Broadband with 64 Kbps upstream (512 Kbps upstream to host 8 players)
Multiplay
Mouse/Keyboard
Mouse/Keyboard
Windows compatible mouse and keyboard required
Mouse/Keyboard
*Supported video cards at time of retail release
*Supported video cards at time of retail release
*Supported video cards at time of retail release
NVIDIA GeForce 2/3/4/FX families ( NVIDIA based cards must have ForceWare drivers 53.03 ; GeForce 2 and GeForce 4 MX cards do not support all graphics features). ATI Radeon 8500/9000 families (ATI Radeon 9500-9800 XT recommended; ATI-based cards must have Catalyst drivers 3.9 or higher). Laptop models of the listed cards are not fully supported. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, video cards, and operating systems, please visit the FAQ for this game at: http://support.ubi.com.

Far Cry® minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 2000/XP (only) operating system. Your processor should be AMD Athlon™ 1 GHz or Pentium III 1 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 256 MB. As for a graphics card, it should be 64 MB DirectX 9.0b-compliant graphics card (see supported list*). You also have to have 4 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Far Cry® for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 2000/XP (only). Recommended CPU would be AMD Athlon 2-3 GHz or Pentium 4 2-3 GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 512-1024 MB or more. And video card — 128 MB GeForce™ 4 128 MB to GeForce FX 5950; ATI Radeon 9500-9800 XT.

Game Details

A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.

Release date
1 April, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genre
Action
Supported languages
English, French
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Crytek Studios
Publisher
Ubisoft
Official website
farcrygame.com
Support website
support.ubi.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Far Cry®?

You would be able to run Far Cry® on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows 2000/XP (only)
  • Processor: AMD Athlon™ 1 GHz or Pentium III 1 GHz
  • Memory: 256 MB
  • Graphics: 64 MB DirectX 9.0b-compliant graphics card (see supported list*)
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0b compliant PCI card (Sound Blaster Audigy series recommended)
  • DirectX: DirectX 9.0b or higher
  • Storage: 4 GB
  • Multiplay: Broadband with 64 Kbps upstream (512 Kbps upstream to host 8 players)
  • Mouse/Keyboard: Windows compatible mouse and keyboard required
  • *Supported video cards at time of retail release:

How much RAM does Far Cry® need?

You need at least 256 MB of RAM to run Far Cry® on PC, but 512-1024 MB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Far Cry®?

AMD Athlon™ 1 GHz or Pentium III 1 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Far Cry®.

How many GB is Far Cry®?

At least 4 GB of disk space is required to install Far Cry® on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Far Cry®?

You need 64 MB DirectX 9.0b-compliant graphics card (see supported list*) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Far Cry®?

Windows 2000/XP (only) or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Far Cry®?

DirectX 9.0b or higher or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Far Cry® on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Far Cry® release date?

Far Cry® release date is 1 April, 2021.

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