You see yourself as a good player? You have already beaten the game in the hardest mode? You are the most dangerous mercenary of Africa, and you can take the Jackal for your breakfast?

We are proud to tell you that the most dangerous predator still remains. They are deadly, pink and yes… It’s the Fragdolls!!!

The Fragdolls will be playing this Friday (19th) at 8-10 PST for a special Machete fiesta!

So if you think that you got what it takes to beat the Fragdolls, show us your skills and slay them with your exclusive machete.

To participate, all you have to do is share your Gamertag in this thread, and we’ll send them to the Fragdolls. They’ll add you as a friend and play against you on Xbox LIVE!
 

 

Ubisoft have now released the 2nd Patch since the game was released and added some much needed new changes. I am certain this will not be the final patch and more updates will be added in the future. Lets hope it makes the game more playable for those who have had problems since release.

STEAM users: Please wait until the patch is available through Steam.

General

- Added triple-header support to the game.
- A wide-screen option has been added and can be enabled in the display options menu.
- Fixed certain characters that weren't allowed during profile creation (- . _ ,)


Multiplayer

Game options

- In ranked matches, players can now play more than one match on the same host.
- Fixed the direct join by IP functionality.
- Players can now filter the server list using different parameters (ping, PunkBuster, game mode, dedicated, server name, number of players, ranked/unranked).
- It is now possible to conduct a multiplayer match search from the map leader board.
- Added the minimum number of players in the host options.
- Added the player's death count in the scoreboard.
- The host can now set the respawn time in advanced options, for player matches only.
- The host can now set the starting rank of all players in the match, in advanced options, for player matches only.
- The ping system has been improved to display a more accurate result.
- It is now possible to add a clan name to the player’s name through the use_clan_tag console command.
- Added quick match to the map download screen.

Gameplay

- The VIP is shown on the scoreboard, for your team only.
- The scoreboard is now displayed by the highest XP points to the lowest.
- The IEDs are now destructible by shooting on them or throwing a grenade close to them.
- The distance from a wounded team-mate is now displayed.

As always, a patch generate a lot of comments and reactions, so feel free to share your feedback Here

  You can download it from the Farcry 2 Patch page

 

Ubisoft have today released part 1 of the Q&A Videos. The video answers mainly single player and the design aspect of the game. but LP does reveal some explanations like why a SDK was not released for the game and a few other brief answers from questions asked by the farcry community.

The next video when released will show Hardy Lebel (Senior Multiplayer Game Designer) talking about multiplayer aspect of the game. it will provide us with more details about the creation process, as well as an insight view on the gaming industry.

More details about patches will be released soon when we get more information we will add to the news section.

To View part one of the Q&A click HERE
 

Kimi The Community Developer at Ubisoft confirmed that a title update will be coming out for the 360.
 

Hey guys, we know that there have been concerns of whether a title update will be coming out for the 360. We can confirm we are definitely actively working on a title update for you. It’s difficult to give you more specific details at the moment, but we will be able to do so once the PC Patch has been taken care of. Your patience is most appreciated by us while we work to support all platforms of Far Cry 2.

Read the Ubisoft Forum post here

 

Today Ubisoft announced it will release exciting new downloadable content (DLC) for Far Cry® 2.

The Fortune’s Pack DLC will bring new vehicles and new weapons to both the single-player game and the multiplayer game, giving gamers even more diverse means of destruction. Be the silent stalker armed with your silent shotgun or jump on your new quad and blast through the dunes of Africa.

The Fortune’s Pack DLC for Far Cry 2 will be available for download from Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and from PlayStation®Network for $9.99.

The Fortune’s Pack DLC for Far Cry 2 includes:

Single-Player Mode
Three brand-new weapons
Silenced shotgun
Sawed-off shotgun
Crossbow

Two new vehicles
Unimog (a truck)
Quad (ATV)

Multiplayer Mode
Four new exciting maps
Cheap Labor
Last Resort
Lake Smear
Fort Fury

New single-player weapons and vehicles also available in multiplayer