These files contain the latest official updates (most notably Patch 1.05 , the final major stable version). Importance for Modding: Most legacy mods, such as Ziggy’s Mod
: You can often find the standalone 1.05 common/patch archives on Nexus Mods . Far cry 3 original patch.dat patch.fat 72
If your files are corrupted or you wish to remove mods, you can restore the originals using these methods: These files contain the latest official updates (most
BACKUP patch.dat & patch.fat → label folder ORIGINAL_v72 Step 1: Download mod. Step 2: Delete old patch.dat/fat from game folder. Step 3: Copy ORIGINAL_v72 files back in. Step 4: Overwrite with new mod files. Step 5: Play. Step 2: Delete old patch
Now go forth—liberate the Rook Islands, but first, liberate your patch.fat from corruption.
These are "BigFile" archives that contain the game's core gameplay values, such as weapon damage, ammo capacity, health settings, and AI behavior.