Far Cry 3 Classic Edition gets a free 60FPS update

Ubisoft issued update 1.03 in January to enable a 60 frames-per-second option for Far Cry 3 Classic Edition with no gameplay changes.

Ubisoft released game update 1.03 for Far Cry 3 Classic Edition in January, and the patch adds a free 60 frames-per-second option for the title. The change is strictly a performance option and does not alter gameplay or mechanics. Players can expect smoother frame pacing but no adjustments to weapons, missions, skills, or enemy behavior.

Watch the official trailer for the 60 FPS update below.

For readers who need a quick refresher, Far Cry 3 is an open world first-person shooter that emphasizes player choice. The game lets players customize weapons and skills and supports multiple approaches to encounters, from run-and-gun combat to stealth and long-range sniping.

The setting is a diverse island environment that includes mountain ranges, swampy grasslands, and beaches. The campaign features a cast of characters led by one of the series most notorious villains, Vaas Montenegro, and the title includes a four-player co-op campaign available online or via split screen. Ubisoft has recently pushed performance updates for older games before. In December 2025 the company released a performance improvement patch for The Division that benefited PS5 owners.

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Far Cry 3 Classic Edition has been updated to run smoothly on modern platforms and allow fans and newcomers to experience the single-player Far Cry 3 campaign in stunning detail.

Explore an island playground as stunningly beautiful as it is diverse – from mountain ranges to swampy grasslands and white sandy beaches. Fight your way through the island’s towns, temples, river ports and more.

Encounter a diverse and realistic cast of characters, including one of Far Cry’s most notorious villains: Vaas Montenegro. Dive into this deep and enriching story where morals are questionable and hope is all but abandoned.