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Steam News4 February 201511y ago

PC Patch 1.8.0 - Custom Map Co-Op Now Available!

It's finally here. And by "it" we of course mean the highly-anticipated co-op update for the Far Cry 4 Map Editor.

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What changed

15 fixes2 additions6 changes2 removals
  • Maps
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
  • Performance
  • UI and audio
changedIt's finally here. And by "it" we of course mean the highly-anticipated co-op update for the Far Cry 4 Map Editor. With the latest update, all of those awesome maps you've been playing and creating can be played in either single-player or with a friend. It's a gamechanger to be sure, and we know it's something fans have been asking for. Below you will find answers to a few of the most common questions, as well as complete patch notes for this update:
changedCo-Op Map Editor FAQ'sAll maps will be playable in co-op and in single player mode.
changedCo-Op Map Editor FAQ'sMap creators will be able to place two spawn points: The first one will spawn Player One, while the second one will spawn Player Two.
changedCo-Op Map Editor FAQ'sIf only player spawn point is present on the map, both players will spawn at the same location.
changedCo-Op Map Editor FAQ'sIn the Quick Play menu you can quickplay top rated maps, random maps, and host a co-op game.
addedNew In-Game Editor [IGE] Features: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.

Far Cry® 4 changes

changedIt's finally here. And by "it" we of course mean the highly-anticipated co-op update for the Far Cry 4 Map Editor. With the latest update, all of those awesome maps you've been playing and creating can be played in either single-player or with a friend. It's a gamechanger to be sure, and we know it's something fans have been asking for. Below you will find answers to a few of the most common questions, as well as complete patch notes for this update:
changedAll maps will be playable in co-op and in single player mode.
changedMap creators will be able to place two spawn points: The first one will spawn Player One, while the second one will spawn Player Two.
changedIf only player spawn point is present on the map, both players will spawn at the same location.
changedIn the Quick Play menu you can quickplay top rated maps, random maps, and host a co-op game.

It's finally here. And by "it" we of course mean the highly-anticipated co-op update for the Far Cry 4 Map Editor. With the latest update, all of those awesome maps you've been playing and creating can be played in either single-player or with a friend. It's a gamechanger to be sure, and we know it's something fans have been asking for. Below you will find answers to a few of the most common questions, as well as complete patch notes for this update:

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:

  • ConsolesLock/Unlock camera function. This is available when using the "Select" tool.
  • Occlusion Mesh HelperWhen 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.

GE 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.

  • PCFixed 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

Please note that patch versions vary by platform. While this update is for all platforms, if you are playing Far Cry 4 on an Xbox/Playstation console your version number will be different.

Source

Steam News / 4 February 2015

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