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Far Cry 4 – PC Patch 1.8.0 Now Available, Adds Custom Map Co-Op Support

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Ubisoft has released a new update for the PC version of Far Cry 4. According to its release notes, this update allows all custom-made maps to be playable in co-op and in single player mode. In addition, this patch fixes a number of issues, fixes various checkpoint placement issues, and integrates Outpost Master in Co-Op. This update will be auto-downloaded from Steam or UPLAY, and you can view its complete changelog below.

Far Cry 4 – PC Patch 1.8.0 Changelog:

Co-Op Map Editor FAQ’s
  • All maps will be playable in co-op and in single player mode.
  • Map creators will be able to place two spawn points: The first one will spawn Player One, while the second one will spawn Player Two.
  • If only player spawn point is present on the map, both players will spawn at the same location.
  • In the Quick Play menu you can quickplay top rated maps, random maps, and host a co-op game.

New In-Game Editor [IGE] Features:

  • Consoles: Lock/Unlock camera function. This is available when using the “Select” tool.
  • Occlusion Mesh Helper: When you place or move an object, a gray box will display the occlusion mesh. This option can be enabled/disabled in the “Editor” settings.
  • 5 new Ally Rebel archetypes.
Import Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where Snow was deactivated when restarting a map while in the Map Editor.
  • Fixed an issue where the Vista and Snow did not appear once the map was published.
  • Animals should now properly exit open gates.
  • Fixed an issue that resulted in rotation not working for the spawners of wave 2 and 5, as well as for the ambient spawners.
  • Wave trigger settings should no longer reset to the default value when opening the map.
  • The healing syringe should now display the correct value after a Player has restrated the mission.
  • Static vehicles no longer count towards the AI budget.
  • Fixed an issue that would cause the Map Editor to crash while using the Bumb tool.
  • PC: Fixed the “Copy to Clipboard” function. Map creators can now copy and paste objects from one map to another.
  • PC: Map searches start as soon as a letter is entered rather than after pressing enter.
Co-Op
  • Integrated Outpost Master in Co-Op
  • Fixed various client connectivity issues
  • Fixed various Host/Client Replication issues.
Load and Save Files
  • Fixed various checkpoint placement issues
Vehicles
  • Fixed various issues with vehicle placements
Matchmaking and PvP
  • Various fixed with matchmaking stability and PvP
  • Fixed insonsistencies with the XP in the load-out menu
Gameplay
  • Fixed various spawning issues