We are delighted to confirm the PC specs of the PC version of Far Cry 3.
We would also like to seize this opportunity to confirm that the PC version will indeed ship the same day as the other versions, meaning November 29th in Europe.
Here is a detailed list of the different specifications. For each one we provide two "benchmark" configuration that highlight standard setups compatible with the specs.
Minimum specs
Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6700 or 3.00 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 6000+ or better
RAM: 4 GB
Video Card: 512 MB DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)
Recommended Specs
Processor: Intel Core i3-530 or AMD Phenom II X2 565 or better
RAM: 6 GB
Video Card: 1024 MB DirectX 11-compliant card with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)
Hi-Performance Specs
Processor: Intel Core i7-2600K or AMD FX-4150 or better
RAM: 8 GB
Video Card: 1024 MB DirectX 11-compliant card with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)
Product Activation
Far Cry 3 PC will also require a one-time activation, performed via Uplay PC. An internet connection is required for this one-time activation process. Once activated, the game can be played online to enjoy new social features in single player and multiplayer, such as Friends, Party and Chat, or switched to offline mode in the Uplay PC settings menu for a single player experience without broadband connection.