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GENERAL INFO

• DEVELOPED BY By: Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Red Storm
• PUBLISHED BY: Ubisoft
• PLATFORM: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC
• GENRE: Third Person Tactical Military Shooter
• PLAYERS: Offline 1-2 (Split-Screen for Guerrilla Mode ONLY), Online 2-4 (Coop), 2-12 (Adversarial)
• RELEASE DATES (360/PS3): NA: 05/22/12, EU: 05/25/12, PAL: 05/24/12
• RELEASE DATES (PC): NA: 06/26/12, EU: 06/29/12, PAL: 06/28/12
• RATINGS: ESRB: M, PEGI: 18, BBFC: 15, ACB: MA 15+

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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PC INFO

// FEATURES

• PC HIGH STANDARD VISUALS (DX11 renderer, new high-quality assets, new post process effects, multi-monitor solutions support, TriDef stereoscopic support).
• DIRECTX11 ENHANCED: tessellation (for soft 3D models), compute shaders-based realistic lighting (for global illumination), volumetric fog.
• ONLINE WIDGET: Party, Friends and Ghost Feed functionality can be accessed at any moment from any screen
• EXTENDED PARTY FUNCTIONALITY: simplified and more flexible invitation system
• PARTY TEXT CHAT
• UPLAY FRIENDS SYSTEM
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS for the localized keyboards

// DRM

• A temporary broadband connection will be required for one-time product registration at first launch using the player Uplay account. From that point on, no permanent connection is required, except for online modes.

// MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

• SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3)/Windows Vista® (with Service Pack 2)/ Windows 7® (with Service pack 1), both 32 bit & 64 bit versions
• PROCESSOR: Intel Pentium D 3.0 Ghz or AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ 2.2Ghz
• RAM: 1GB Windows XP / 2GB Windows Vista or Windows 7
• VIDEO CARD: 256 MB DirectX–compliant, Shader 4.0–enabled video card**
• DIRECT X®: DirectX 9.0c
• DVD-ROM DRIVE: DVD-ROM speed 4x, dual-layer drive
• SOUND CARD: DirectX 9.0c – compliant sound card
• HDD SPACE : 25 GB

// RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION

• CPU: Intel Core2 Quad Q9450/ AMD Phenom II X4 940 or higher
• RAM: 2 GB Windows® XP / 3 GB Windows Vista® & 7®
• VIDEO CARD: 1024 MB DirectX–compliant, Shader 4.0–enabled video card based on nVidia GeForce GTX 460 or AMD/ATi HD 5850 or better

GENERAL INFO

• PLAYERS: Offline 1, Online 2-4
• MISSIONS: 12
• ESTIMATED LENGTH: 10-12 Hours

UNIQUE FEATURES

// 1. UNIQUE ARSENAL OF TECHNOLOGY

• Ghosts utilize several GADGETS based on military technology either currently in use in the field in a limited or in development. Optical Camo, Augmented Reality Vision, Sensor Grenades, Magnetic/X-Ray Vision, UAV Drones, DARPA Exacto Heat Seeking Rounds, etc.

// 2. DIVERSE LOCATIONS

• Variety of ENVIRONMENTS should keep the campaign fresh and make it memorable. Terrain includes but is not limited to Jungles, Deserts, Urban Environments, Arctic Locales and Forests.

// 3. VARIETY OF PACING & PLAYSTYLES

• Engagements vary between slower paced tactical situations where you have the opportunity to gather intel on your enemies and start the fight on your terms, to all out firefights and even a few full stealth missions where detection = Game Over. Mission design starts out somewhat linear as the game "teaches" you how to use all the game mechanics and tools and opens up to very wide open / non-linear environments as the game progresses.

// 4. INTELLIGENT SQUADMATE BEHAVIOR

• Squad command system has been revamped to a more realistic communication system of designating targets rather than positioning your squadmates. When you designate a target your A.I. will attempt to get the safest line of sight without being spotted if you are not engaged in combat yet. You can also use this to designate targets to draw fire to allow flanking.

// 5. CIVILIANS MATTER

• Civilians are present in all locations where it makes sense, such as urban, environments and villages. You will need to check your targets and avoid killing them. If you kill even one civilian while not in an "Engaged" state it will result in a Game Over, as this is considered cold-blooded murder. While engaged a few collateral damage casualties are acceptable (2 or 3).

// 6. GOOD ENEMY A.I.

• A.I. moves from cover to cover, uses a variety grenades frequently, flanks and will aggressively try to rush or force you out of entrenched positions. There is also line of sight implementation for each enemy and intelligent reaction to threats. You can be seen up close even while using Optical Camo, and the drone can be seen and shot down if it gets too close for too long

// 7. OPTIONAL MISSION CHALLENGES

• Each mission has several optional "Challenges" that encourage you to play and replay each scenario in different ways. Completing these challenges unlocks Russian guns for use in the Campaign. An examples of these challenges is: Complete the mission without causing any civilian casualties.

UNIQUE FEATURES

// 1. COVER SWAPPING

• The cover system is that it has been tuned to be the fastest way to move from point A to point B to "encourage" players to move more tactically from cover to cover.

// 2. THE INTEL-LOOP

• The Intel Loop is comprised of several tactics working alongside equipment to provide your team with positional intel on the enemy to provide you a strategic advantage.
  
• Data Hacking can be performed on an enemy that is non-lethally taken down via either the Stun Gun or Stun-Claymore. After a successful Data Hack your team will be relayed positional info on all living members of the other team and they will appear as red silhouettes thru all solid objects on all of your teammate's HUDs
  
• Other equipment can be used to gather intel on enemy positions including the UAV, UCAV, deployable 360 degree camera and sensor.
  
• Counter measures are also available including Optical Camo, Decoy Grenades, Jammer as well as EMP grenades and launchers.

// 3. CONFIDENCE SYSTEM

• When players are interacting with an objective, they will complete the interaction faster when their teammates are nearby providing protection. This happens automatically when a teammate is within range and includes different animations while interacting with the object.

// 4. COORDINATION SYSTEM

• TAC-MAP: Map of the area you can display at any time.
• COORDINATION MARKER: Players can tap the corresponding button to mark an area on the map for all players in the Fire Team to see.
• COORDINATION DIAL: Hold the same button as the coordination marker to bring up a dial. The dial will have the players in your fire team, along with the objective. Highlight and select an option from the dial to place a line to the player or objective. It's basically a GPS.

CO-OP MODES

// 1. GUERRILLA MODE

• PLAYERS: Offline 1-2, Online 2-4
• MATCHMAKING: No
• MAPS: 4
• Wave based game mode in which you and your squad need to take over enemy HQ and defend it against assaults of increasing difficulty.
  
• 50 WAVES: 1st Wave is a Stealth Wave where you need to quietly secure the HQ. Every 10th Wave is a "Boss" wave where usually a vehicle is involved. Base changes after the "Boss" wave.
  
• SUPPLY DROPS: Supply Drops are made between waves with new, better weapons. You start out with weapons with iron sights and the drops include better more upgraded weapons to choose from as you progress thru the waves.
  
• WAVE STREAK BONUSES: Each completed wave adds towards a wave streak bonus. These bonuses can be leveled up by "stacking" them instead of using them.

• Radar – extend duration.
• Invisibility – Grants player active camo even when running/standing.
• Missile – Precision missile attack.
• Turret – Place a sentry turret.
• Air Strike – Air Strike on wide area of land.

ADVERSARIAL MODES

// GENERAL INFO

• PLAYERS: 2-12
• MAX TEAM SIZE: 6 vs 6
• FACTIONS: Ghost(US) vs Bodark(RU). Each faction has unique weapons and loadouts
• MAPS: 10
• MATCHMAKING: Yes

// 1. CONFLICT

• Conflict is objective-based team deathmatch where most of the score will come from completing objectives. If teams are equally matched in objective points, it will come down to kills, but if a team with terrible Kill/Death ratios manages to complete more objectives, stat-padding means little and the more combat-effective team will still lose out in the end.

// 2. SABOTEUR

• Each team competes to locate and carry the bomb to the enemy base. The trick is that the carrier of said explosive device moves slow and can only use their sidearm. However, there are a few brutal takedowns that can be made while carrying the briefcase which always make for highlight reel moments.

// 3. SIEGE

• Your team must either attack or defend a critical location. Defenders have a few short moments to prepare before the attacking force is unleashed. Every shot counts; you've only got one life to achieve your objective. Teams switch roles after each round, best of three wins.
• A homage to the original Ghost Recon where there are no respawns. If you die, you’re a spectator.

// 4. DECOY

• Decoy plays similar to Conflict, although it's a little more goal-oriented. The attacking team needs to figure out which of three potential command posts is the one they're looking for. When they've exhausted or avoided the decoys, they make the final push to another control point. Teams switch roles after each round, best of three "

// PRIVATE/UNRANKED MATCHES

• Private / Unranked Matches are also available, with the following differences:

• All weapons, weapon attachments and equipment are unlocked for all players
• Teams can be unbalanced so 1 vs 11 is possible
• Other options are available for changing

CLASSES

// 1. RIFLEMAN

• Uses Assault Rifles and Light Machine Guns.
• His improved armor can sustain more hits to torso and Light Machine Guns are the only guns that create suppression
• Only class that can wield Frag and Incendiary Grenades, and deploy an Ammo Box to resupply ammo and grenades.

// 2. ENGINEER

• Uses Shotguns and Personal Defense Rifles.
• His Scope Detector provides a warning when enemies are scoped in and aiming at him.
• Only class that can wield Sensor and Decoy grenades, pilot remote controlled drones (UAV and UCAV), and can use other unique equipment such as: Field Computer, Jammer, and Sentry Turret.

// 3. SCOUT

• Uses Sniper Rifles and Submachine Guns.
• His optical camo activates while motionless, providing near-full concealment, but disengages when shot, suppressed, moving quickly or firing.
• Only class that can wield Flashbang grenades, and set Claymores and Stun Claymores

PROGRESSION

• CLASS SPECIFIC PROGRESSION: Each class levels up independently of one another (Rifleman, Engineer, Scout).
• MAX LEVEL: Each class has 50 levels to achieve with an alternate build slot as a reward for reaching Level 50
• LEVEL UP REWARD: Each time you level up with a class you are provided 1 point for each Faction to purchase either an attachment for one weapon or a piece of equipment. You can try each attachment out in the Gunsmith shooting range before deciding to purchase.
• UNLOCKABLES: Every 4 Levels are are provided an unlock in the form of a new weapon, attachment, grenade, equipment or character customization item
• TOUGH CHOICES: At some points in your progression you are forced to choose between 2 options, weapons, pieces of equipment or attachments, where your choice is permanent and you will not ever be able to choose the other option afterwards.
• RESPEC: You are provided 2 Respec tokens to clear all of your choices at any time if you decide on a different path. (one at Level 0 and one at Level 50)

GENERAL INFO

• Gunsmith is the most in-depth gun customization feature ever created. With over 20 million weapon combinations at your disposal you'll have the perfect weapon for any combat situation. Test your weapon in the firing range before taking it into battle for ultimate accuracy and performance. Compatible with Single Player, Multi-Player and Co-Op.
  
• 52 Guns and 49 Attachments are available in total (see the full list HERE)
  
• Each Primary Weapon is customizable in up to 10 Modification Points. All except PAINT have an effect on how the weapon handles:

• BARREL
• GAS SYSTEM
• MAGAZINE
• MUZZLE
• OPTICS
• PAINT
• SIDE RAIL
• STOCK
• TRIGGER GROUP
• UNDERBARREL

KINECT INTEGRATION

• Gunsmith Mode is compatible with Kinect. Using hand gestures, you’ll be able to add and remove parts to and from your weapons, as well as cycle through your inventory.
• You can also use Voice Commands to cycle thru the parts also optimize your gun in one of the four different available setups.
• Within the Gunsmith, you’ll be able to test and fire your weapons in a shooting range using Kinect hand gestures.

Check out the web version of the Ghost Recon Network HERE

FEATURES

• GUNSMITH MOBILE: Use GunSmith mobile to customize weapons down to their inner parts in 3D and sync them to consoles
• GUNSMITH SYNC MODE: Customize your weapon anywhere, and sync it to your console
• STATS & LEADERBOARDS: Access personal player performance on Ghost Recon: Future Soldier & upcoming Ghost Recon games and compare stats on leaderboards
• CHALLENGES: Receive challenges, friend activity reports and community updates via the website or push notifications on smartphones and tablets
• UNLOCKS: Earn weapons and weapon skins in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier by playing other Ghost Recon games or interacting with other Ghost Recon experiences.
• HEATMAPS: Study detailed game information and heatmaps to prepare for the next battle
• SQUADS: Build and manage your squad, add recruits and search for competing squads

KNOWN UNLOCK CODES

• Five-SeveN CM = буря-2
• Wild Boar = ULTERIOR FEUDS
• Defender = thisgunhashugekick

Watch the full HD version of the short film HERE

In this prequel film to the video game Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier, follow them as they are dropped deep behind enemy lines in order to eliminate one of the world's most sought-after war criminals. The stakes are high - success will ensure safety of one of the world's largest and most populated cities.

Armed with the most advanced weaponry on the planet, the Ghosts will need every facet of their elite skills in order to secure a victory over an opponent that has them severely outnumbered. Most soldiers wouldn't have a chance - but these are the Ghosts; they'll do whatever it takes to annihilate their enemies.

PC



360 / PS3

Check out more videos on the GAFGhostReconFS YouTube Channel HERE

360/PS3
360 Metascore = 80
PS3 Metascore = 79

• 9 / 10 - Destructoid
• 9 / 10 - Official Xbox Magazine (US)
• 9 / 10 - Machinima
• 4.5 / 5 - GameRevolution
• 4.5 / 5 - Joystiq
• 8.5 / 10 - IGN
• 8.5 / 10 - ComputerAndVideoGames
• 8.5 / 10 - MS Xbox World
• 8.4 / 10 - AUS Gamers
• 8.3 / 10 - GameTrailers
• 8 / 10 - Official Xbox Magazine (UK)
• 8 / 10 - Official Playstation Magazine (UK)
• 8 / 10 - GamesRadar
• 8 / 10 - Playstation Universe
• 8 / 10 - EuroGamer
• 8 / 10 - EDGE
• 8 / 10 - GamesTM
• 8 / 10 - Metro
• 4 / 5 - G4TV
• 4 / 5 - Guardian
• 7.5 / 10 - GameInformer
• 7.5 / 10 - GameSpot
• 7 / 10 - StrategyInformer
• 7 / 10 - VideoGamer
• 7 / 10 - Xbox 360 Achievements
• 7 / 10 - INC Gamers
• 7 / 10 - The Verge
• 3.5 / 5 - CheatCodeCentral
• 6 / 10 - TheSixthAxis
• No Score - Kotaku
• No Score - XboxGameZone
  

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DLC - ARCTIC STRIKE

RELEASE DATE: July 17th
PRICE: 800 Microsoft Points or $9.99 for PS3
PLATFORMS: 360 & PS3

Arctic Strike DLC available on July 17th and Double XP

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/690238-Arctic-Strike-DLC-available-on-July-17th-and-Double-XP

The first downloadable content pack for Ghost Recon Future Soldier will be available on July 17th for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. In anticipation of the DLC and in appreciation of our enthusiastic community, we are enabling double XP beginning today and lasting until the DLC launches on the 17th.

The Arctic Strike DLC extends your Ghost Recon Future Soldier Experience, bringing you from the streets of Moscow to the far reaches of the Arctic. It includes additional multiplayer maps, a new adversarial gametype, a new Guerrilla Mode co-op map, six additional weapons to provide for even more diversity in your arsenal, and more: see below.

Stockade, a new adversarial gametype

Stockade is an exciting and fun objective-based adversarial gametype, where the situation can be turned around in seconds.

· When players die they go to a respawn queue - the "Stockade".
· When a player gets a kill, one dead teammate gets freed from the Stockade.
· Completing an objective frees all of their teammates from the Stockade.

The overall objective in Stockade is simple: eliminate the entire enemy team before time expires. In the event of a tie, teamwork points are used to determine the winner. Stockade is playable on all 13 multiplayer maps.

3 new adversarial maps

Riot

Skyline

Evicted

A new Guerrilla map

Arctic Base

6 new weapons

Assault Rifles

· Ghost: F2000
· Bodark: CZS805

PDRs

· Ghost: Mk17 PDW
· Bodark: OCP-11

SMGs

· Ghost: BT MP9
· Bodark: Type 05 JS

Other

· Achievements
· Level cap increase of +10

Arctic Strike DLC package will be available for purchase for 800 Microsoft points on Xbox Live or $9.99 / £7.99 on the PlayStation Network.

DLC - RAVEN STRIKE

RELEASE DATE: September 11th
PRICE: 1200 Microsoft Points or $14.99 for PS3
PLATFORMS: 360 & PS3

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/710024-Raven-Strike-DLC-available-on-September-11

We are glad to announce a second DLC package for Ghost Recon Future Soldier. Raven Strike will be a throwback to traditional Ghost Recon gameplay. It features larger maps, complex missions and an increased level of difficulty. The DLC contains three campaign missions and a new Guerilla Mode map, each playable with up to four players.


NORTH AMERICA: Raven Strike will be available on September 11th, 2012 for 1200 Microsoft points on Xbox Live or $14.99 on the PlayStation Network. It can be pre-ordered on PlayStation Network at GameStop and Best Buy.
EUROPE: Raven Strike will be available on September 11th, 2012 on Xbox 360 for 1200 Microsoft points and September 12th, 2012 on PlayStation 3 for 14.99€.


Raven Strike includes:

3 new missions in Campaign Mode

Secure Dawn: A foggy marsh in Kazakhstan, the Ghosts are not allowed access to advanced technology (no optical camouflage, drone or sensor grenade).

Cold Walker: A train depot on the Russian countryside.

Argent Thunder: A night time urban setting in Moscow.

1 new map in Guerrilla Mode

Sawmill: Face 50 waves of enemies on the foggy Russian countryside

The development team is also working on further DLC content, planned for release later this fall.

Console - Day 1 Title Update - 05/22

http://ghost-recon.ubi.com/gr-portal/en-US/news/news_detail.aspx?c=tcm:19-50788&ct=tcm:6-231-32

• Introduced 6-man party system in the multiplayer game mode
• Balanced several weapons (assault rifles, SMSGs, handguns, shotguns)
• Balanced equipment (grenades, flash bang, EMP, stun guns, number of drones in match)
• Adjusted aim sensitivity and quick scope
• Fixed maps exploits
• Adjusted melee
• Adjusted XP values
• Several technical / network improvements

Console - Cloud Update #1 - 06/14

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/683421-June-14th-update?

On June 14th at 4 pm UTC*, we will release a new update for Ghost Recon Future Soldier. This Cloud Update will include the following changes:

Weapons:

• Adjusted AK-47 Recoil/Firepower;
• Increased Rate of Recovery on low rate of Fire LMGs;
• Decreased Recoil and Firepower of Sniper Rifles, increased dispersion in Aim;
• Modified Ammo Counts for Extended Mag/Drum Magazine (AK-200);
• Amended description of FN Five SeveN in Gunsmith.

Experience:

• Increased the values of XP for Challenges;
• Increased the Radius for XP Bonus for using Equipment near Objective.

Maps:

• Moved several objective locations (Mill, Sandstorm);
• Fixed several map exploits.

A fix to address the progression loss issues some might have faced is scheduled to go live during an extended maintenance period, tomorrow at 10:00 UTC.

Along with the above changes, we addressed an issue that prevented some Ghost Recon Network users from connecting. We will continue to introduce modifications to improve the online stability.

As with any Cloud Update, you won’t have to download anything on your console: the changes are transparent and happen in the background. There will be a 30 minutes downtime of the servers to release the update - see below

PC - Day 1 Update - 06/26

http://ghost-recon.ubi.com/gr-portal/en-US/news/news_detail.aspx?c=tcm:19-55918&ct=tcm:6-231-32

Monday, June 25, 2012 11:00:00

Ghosts,

If your PC is connected to the Internet when you launch Ghost Recon Future Soldier, an auto downloader will pop up to inform you that a game update is available for you to download and install.

This day-one update was designed to optimize your experience with Ghost Recon Future Soldier. Installing this update is necessary to play online.

Main changes:

· Improved stability in online multiplayer matches
· Improved voice chat quality for PCs running Windows Vista
· Improved menu navigation


The PC day-one update also includes the improvements from the day-one title update for the console version:

· Introduced 6-man party system in the multiplayer game mode
· Balanced several weapons (assault rifles, SMSGs, handguns, shotguns)
· Balanced equipment (grenades, flash bang, EMP, stun guns, number of drones in match)
· Adjusted aim sensitivity and quick scope
· Fixed map exploits
· Adjusted melee
· Adjusted XP values
· Several technical / network improvements


The approximate size of this update is 385 MB.

Enjoy the game!

Console - July 6th Title Update

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/689029-Xbox-360-July-6th-update


Ubisoft and their development studios are entirely focused on improving the game experience, supporting the title and listening to the all of your feedback.

There are multiple updates planned over the life of the game and we’re happy to announce that a new Title Update is being delivered for the Xbox 360 version of the game.

The PS3 version of the game will receive the Title Update at the latest this week (Week of July 8 - July 14)

Please insure your Xbox 360 is connected to the Internet when you launch Ghost Recon Future Soldier, a message will then pop up to inform you that a game update is available for you to download and install.

This Title Update includes some very important changes that we would like to highlight.
Except where specifically noted, changes are for both X360 and PS3.
The list of changes below is not all inclusive.


Matchmaking and Connection:

Reduction in the peak bandwidth required;
Improved tuning of host selection weighting;
Tuned the aggressiveness of bad host detection during in-progress matches;
Improved matchmaking’s ability to detect and remove stale lobbies;


Progression:

Players should no longer experience a decrease in their character's displayed level;
Fixed an issue where transmedia unlocked weapons would not appear for character slots unlocked through progression (character slots 4-6);
Fixed an issue that was preventing some players from properly receiving the “Zero-Hour” XP bonus;
Fixed an issue where some challenges were not properly being recorded as complete;


Private/System Link Kit Storage:

Player’s last used kit per character will now persist across matches and sessions;
Note that this is ONLY your last used kit per character and is shared between Private and System Link matches;


Gameplay:

Enemy Sensor Grenades detecting a player will now have an Augmented Reality HUD element;
Fixed an issue where players would not seen a hit indicator when shot by a suppressed (silenced) weapon;
Fixed an occasional issue with using resupply objectives after capture;
Added code which lets us remotely tune the number of rounds in the Siege Gametype;


Other:

Double-Time bonus no longer lost on respec - Players who had previously lost the bonus should have it restored after applying the title update;
Fix for infinite loading screen;
Fixed a couple of occasional shader and low-res texture glitches;
Fixed an issue with party leadership privileges not consistently transferring when the leader quits;
Fixed several issues with game audio corruption/dropout;
Fixed a hang/freeze on "Integrating DLC";
Fixed a couple of localization text issues;
Fixed a memory leak with Gunsmith;
Fixed a few infrequent crashes;
Fixed an exploit where players could use locked weapons/equipment in a quick match;
Fixed an exploit where players were unable to spawn, but would still gain XP;
Fixed additional progression and map exploits;


PS3 Specific:

Fixed multiple issues affecting voice chat.
Fixed an issue that would cause the PS3 jewel buttons to disappear from the firing range when using PS Move.
Fixed an issue with incorrect challenge timers.



The team is also working hard on the PC version, and a specific title update for the PC will be released early next week to fix input compatibility issues.

Thanks a lot for your feedback and see you online!

PC - Title Update 1.3 is available

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/689071-JULY-11th-Title-Update-1-3-is-available

Title Update 1.3 is available for the PC version of Ghost Recon Future Soldier - as previously stated this title update addresses input compatibility issues:

- Mouse + WASD keys not working for some configurations;
- Mouse + Xbox 360 Controller:
o No need to unplug the pad, everything will work simultaneously;
o When you connect/disconnect pad on-the-fly, the key icons will change during the next pop up (the game will display pad icons if the pad is connected).

The next Title Update (1.4) will package the last console title update and cloud update, but also other improvements including graphics, performance, stability and online. Title Update 1.4 will be available once thoroughly tested.

Thanks for your feedback!


NOTE: T.U. 1.3 has the in-game version number: 1.2.120705.

Console - July 13th Cloud Update

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/690753-July-13th-Cloud-Update

A Cloud Update will be pushed up to GRFS Clients on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 today at Noon EDT (16:00 UTC, 9:00 PDT).

Servers will be rebooted and players will need to reconnect to the service in order to receive the update. Expected duration of the downtime is less than 5 minutes.

• Increase the number of rounds in the Siege gametype (was best of 3)
o Best of 5 in Public Matchmaking and Private Matches.
o Best of 7 in Squad Matchmaking.
o Please note: This change is live but will not be reflected in the Menus until the next Title Update.
• Changed the placement of several Conflict objectives on Harbor to improve faction balance.
• Fixed several locations where players were able to get under the world on the following maps: Market, Sandstorm, Underground, and Mill

To verify that you have properly downloaded the Cloud Update, visit the Extras Menu and check the version number in the bottom right corner; it should read 1.X.4

Console - July 25th Cloud Update

We will be pushing a Cloud Update to the Ghost Recon Future Soldier clients on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on July 25th at 10:00am EDT (14:00 UTC, 7:00 PDT, 16:00 CET).

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/695843-July-25th-Cloud-Update

Servers will be rebooted and players will need to reconnect to the service in order to receive the update. Expected duration of the downtime is less than 5 minutes.

Changes Include:

Increased XP Values for the Stockade Game Type
Decreased Stand Alone and Under Barrel HE Grenade Launcher Ammo Count to 1
Increased the Power of all Bolt Action Rifles (ex, MSR and KSVK)
Increased the Magazine Capacity of the VSS to 20 Rounds
Decreased the Speed of the Data Hack while Using the Field Computer
Fixed the UI’s Display of Several Alternate Spawn Locations


Please note that we will continue to monitor HE Grenade Launcher and Frag Grenade usage and make adjustments as necessary.

To verify that you have properly downloaded the Cloud Update, visit the Extras Menu and check the version number in the bottom right corner; it should read 1.X.5

PC - Title Update 1.4 and Free Exclusive Content

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/700405-Title-Update-1-4-and-Free-Exclusive-Content

Ghost Recon PC players,

Ubisoft and its development studios are excited to see the passion of the Ghost Recon Future Soldier PC community and want to honor the dedication and loyalty of the community by working with you, the players, to improve the game experience.

While a majority of players have enjoyed their experience with Ghost Recon Future Soldier on PC, we are conscious that many of you have encountered issues with the game. We would like to sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

With the help of your feedback, we have identified several issues and are working hard to address them as rapidly as possible.

Title Update 1.4

The next Title Update will be available on August 13th and features the following:

Compatibility, performance, stability, graphics improvements and more - taking your feedback directly into account;
Improved FPS on all configurations;
Fixes for several stability issues during map loading;
God-Rays no longer disappear;
Fixed some localization issues;
Fixed some issues causing the display of hint icons from X360 controller when disconnected.


We greatly appreciate your patience and we want to reassure you that we will do whatever it takes to resolve further issues in as efficient a manner as possible.

Exclusive content

Ghost Recon Future Soldier PC players will benefit from free exclusive content:

2 exclusive developer weapon skins will be added to the game with the 1.4 Title Update;
In about one month, a second Title Update will be released with further improvements. This Title Update will also feature additional free bonus content including:
A special hardcore mode for the campaign;
Night variants of two adversarial maps;
The full original soundtrack of the game along with new desktop wallpapers and artwork will be delivered in the next few days through the Uplay client and will be available until August 13th: get ready to grab it while it lasts!


We would also like to take the opportunity to confirm that support for Windows XP is in progress, with the exact release date to be announced soon.

Again, we wish to thank you for your patience and apologize for any inconveniences you may have experienced. Our community is our top priority and we want to do everything we can to provide you with the level of service you deserve.

PC - TITLE UPDATE 1.4

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/708154-Title-Update-1-4-is-available-Forums

Ghost Recon PC players,

We’re happy to announce that Title Update 1.4 is now available.

If your PC is connected to the Internet when you launch Ghost Recon Future Soldier, an auto downloader will pop up to inform you that a game update is available for download and installation. To verify that TU 1.4 is correctly installed, check for the following in-game version number on the main menu: 1.2.120803.


Important notice

After installing Title Update 1.4, players will be unable to participate in online matches with players who have not updated;
Title Update 1.4 is currently an optional update but will become mandatory later this week. At that time, Uplay will require players to update their game client in order to play.


Known issues and workarounds

Steam version on Windows Vista: After applying the patch, the desktop shortcut will not work.
Solution: The player can start the game directly from the Steam Library. This issue will be fixed as soon as possible.
The News Feed will disappear if the player changes their selection on the main menu.
Solution: The player can see the News Feed when reentering the main menu page. This issue will be fixed in the next Title Update.
Manual installation: the game uninstall window will launch when trying to re-install Title Update 1.4 manually.
Solution: do not try to manually install TU 1.4 twice.


Change log

Taking your feedback into account, we have improved Compatibility, Performance, Stability, Graphics and more.
Global improvements in FPS for all configurations.
Fixes several stability issues that occurred during map loading.
God-Rays will no longer disappear.
Fixed several localization issues.
Fixed several issues that caused the display of Xbox 360 icons after a controller was disconnected.


Manual installation
To manually install Title Update 1.4, download and run the file located here: http://static3.cdn.ubi.com/grfs/GRFS_1.4.exe
Do not attempt a manual update for the Steam version of GRFS. Manual update of the Steam version is unsupported.

Again, we wish to thank you for your patience.

See you online!

Console - August 22nd Cloud Update

http://ghost-recon.ubi.com/gr-portal/en-GB/news/news_detail.aspx?c=tcm:21-61393&ct=tcm:6-231-32

August 22nd Cloud Update

A Cloud Update has been pushed to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

This Cloud Update includes the following changes:

· Increased the damage of the M91/30 and M40 Rifles.
· Increased the magazine size and damage for the Type 05.
· Increased the ammo count for stand-alone Smoke and EMP launchers back to 2 rounds.
· Slightly increased the recoil on the CZ805 and F2000 to more closely match the other Assault Rifles.
· Decreased the Sentry Turret’s detection range and damage, increased the Sentry’s turn speed.
· Increased the randomization of spawn points on Alpha for the Siege gametype.
· Moved a conflict objective on Harbor to decrease its vulnerability to snipers.
· Fixed an issue where Ghosts were occasionally hearing Bodark announcer voice-over.
· Fixed several minor exploits with the Stockade gametype.
· Fixed several other minor bugs.



As with any Cloud Update, you won’t have to download anything on your console: the changes are transparent and happen in the background. To verify that you have properly downloaded the Cloud Update, visit the Extras Menu and check the version number in the bottom right corner; it should read #.#.6.

Find out more about the latest updates for Ghost Recon Future Soldier:

 

[AwesomeSauce]

Sweet!

I had a lot of fun with the beta. Hope they sorted a lot of the issues.

Anyway, got to see if some of the buds are getting this so we can co-op!

 

[NullPointer]

Subscribed for campaign and co-op goodness. Looking very forward to this one.

I'm curious about the campaign co-op. Is it drop-in, drop-out? And do co-op players just replace one of the in-game allies? Or is it a switch between solo+AI or co-op? I guess what I'm wondering if its me and one other player will we still have one or two allied AI in the campaign?

 

[TheVisualizer]

Subscribed for campaign and co-op goodness. Looking very forward to this one.

I'm curious about the campaign co-op. Is it drop-in, drop-out? And do co-op players just replace one of the in-game allies? Or is it a switch between solo+AI or co-op? I guess what I'm wondering if its me and one other player will we still have one or two allied AI in the campaign?

always 4 Ghosts, no matter what combination of humans and A.I.

and I don't think it's drop-in, drop-out while in-progress, if that's what you are asking

 

[xKilltheMx]

Post for subscription. Interested but my cheapness outweighs my interest. Price drop ahoy!

 

[NullPointer]

always 4 Ghosts, no matter what combination of humans and A.I.

and I don't think it's drop-in, drop-out while in-progress, if that's what you are asking

Good to know and sounds great even without drop-in, drop-out.

Nice OP btw. Not too minimal and also not a bloated mousewheel breaker. It's warm porridge right.

Also a big thumbs up to the civilian system and optional challenges in campaign. I also hope the AI is as improved as the OP says. That right there is the key to replayability and the long term enjoyment of guerrilla mode.

 

[bloodforge]

Had fun with the console beta, but will be waiting till June for PC version(

Spoiler

If I can pull myself away from Diablo3

).

 

[UrbanRats]

Interested in the PC version, if i can do the campaign in LAN co-op.
Also, can you customize your character in the main campaign?

 

[Radec]

Hope this is good.

 

[glaurung]

OP is missing the picture of Coco's massive ass power.

Because that's what this game is all aboot.

Other than that, I will get this game sooner or later. But preferably later.

 

[Numpt3]

Has anyone seen the Ghost Recon Alpha short film? Really impressive.

 

[Sojgat]

Launch trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB9c9C1dp7Q looks really cool and Spike Spiegel is a ghost now, awesome.

 

[Numpt3]

Launch trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB9c9C1dp7Q looks really cool and Spike Spiegel is a ghost now, awesome.

Max Payne 3 this week and Ghost Recon next week, never has there been a better time to be off work sick.

 

[ResidentDante]

OP is missing the picture of Coco's massive ass power.

Because that's what this game is all aboot.

Other than that, I will get this game sooner or later. But preferably later.

Agreed, OP needs more Coco! Otherwise, excellent work OP!

 

[Jackpot]

Interesting to see how much of the original Russian campaign is left. HAWX2 and Ghost Recon Wii both revolved around it and were meant to complement GRFS before it got delayed.

 

[demolitio]

I hope we see some PC footage before launch so I can make my decision. I know we won't and if we do, it won't tell us if it's optimized or not, but at least seeing it in motion means it's real...lol

That short film has me more hyped for this game than anything else this summer.

 

[mickcenary]

LOVED the beta, but my god, the SP campaign (of what I've seen) looks fucking dreadful. It is so ridiculously "hand-holdy" and sleep-inducing.

 

[Sojgat]

LOVED the beta, but my god, the SP campaign (of what I've seen) looks fucking dreadful. It is so ridiculously "hand-holdy" and sleep-inducing.

I hope this doesn't end up being the case, but I do get a bit of a Splinter Cell Conviction vibe off of everything I have seen of the campaign.

 

[saladine1]

I'm actually really excited about the Gunsmith mode. I love customizing and upgrading things. I hope it's really in depth.

 

[ResidentDante]

I'm actually really excited about the Gunsmith mode. I love customizing and upgrading things. I hope it's really in depth.

Me too, customization makes the game and charcter you play much more personal. I hope they don't allow you to make complete insane and non-realistic mods to the guns though, like in Army of Two.

 

[PuppetSlave]

The beta got my hopes up. Have the ps3 version preordered and unless it's horrible, I will pick up the pc version as well when it drops.

ps3 for split screen coop with friends and PC for online and proper controls.

Me and my friends still play rainbow six vegas 2 all the time, hopefully an proper successor for our split screen gaming has been found.

 

[rvy]

Great job on op. Game will be amazing!

 

[mickcenary]

Me too, customization makes the game and charcter you play much more personal. I hope they don't allow you to make complete insane and non-realistic mods to the guns though, like in Army of Two.

Well, having played exclusively as a Rifleman in the beta, there were a couple of assault rifles that wouldn't take all attachments, i.e. the AN-91 not being being able to fit a bipod, etc, so it's entirely dependent on the gun and its functionality in reality, I'm guessing.

The customization is definitely one of the selling points. It's awesomely in-depth and the simple inclusion of a shooting range to try out each and every attachment, free of any in-game charge, is such a nice touch.

 

[NullPointer]

The customization is definitely one of the selling points. It's awesomely in-depth and the simple inclusion of a shooting range to try out each and every attachment, free of any in-game charge, is such a nice touch.

Oh hell yes. More shooters should have these. Its always welcome.

 

[Always-honest]

Ahh, yes. Very curious about the reviews.

 

[The_Monk]

Is there any info about where to get those Editions?

I know at least one of them is for Australia and New Zealand eyes only... thanks in advance.

 

[ResidentDante]

Well, having played exclusively as a Rifleman in the beta, there were a couple of assault rifles that wouldn't take all attachments, i.e. the AN-91 not being being able to fit a bipod, etc, so it's entirely dependent on the gun and its functionality in reality, I'm guessing.

The customization is definitely one of the selling points. It's awesomely in-depth and the simple inclusion of a shooting range to try out each and every attachment, free of any in-game charge, is such a nice touch.

Thanks for the info, never got to try the beta!

 

[TheSeks]

Beta was fun, but they need to fix the maps and modes a small bit for me to consider it. Along with the leveling system. I feel the "hardcore" are going to have a HUGE item tactical advantage more than "experience" advantage that'll give them the ability to stomp all over new players.

 

[smik]

10 maps is a little to thin for my liking, holding back TDM post launch is another silly move imo

otherwise, i cant wait.

hopefully this has a good & long lasting Multiplayer community

 

[mickcenary]

Speaking of the Gunsmith and other features/mechanics that should exist in more games, I'm pretty excited to finally be able to shoot someone wih a silenced weapon and catch their limp body before it hits the ground. Ballin' as balls. That hasn't been in any other game, has it?

 

[joeygreco1985]

The PC version is so far away

 

[TheVisualizer]

Is there any info about where to get those Editions?

I know at least one of them is for Australia and New Zealand eyes only... thanks in advance.

Ulitmate and Limited are Canada Only
Collector's is Australia & New Zealand Only
The rest you should be able to get in any country I believe

I had all the info in the OP but ran out of room towards the end and had to cut it all out

 

[d1rtn4p]

Please let this be a lot like GRAW. My favorite shooter of the gen.

 

[mr stroke]

Going with the 360 version for the superior online community. Even though the PC version looks insanely good, the 360 versions of Ghost Recon's and Rainbow Six's always have amazing communities(Everyone on mics, large groups of people playing for years, and no shitty 15 year olds yelling "fuck" every five minutes)


Can't wait for next week....

 

[dankir]

Got some goodies a bit early

 

[Raxus]

I will pick it up when the price drops. I enjoyed playing multiplayer but the Ubi servers were killing me.

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

Is this a TPS or FPS?

This looks pretty fun. The commercial looked kind of cool!

I like the future setting. Multiplayer looks like it can be a lot of fun.

 

[TheSeks]

It's a third person shooter.

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

Please let this be a lot like GRAW. My favorite shooter of the gen.

it's absolutely nothing like graw....

 

[Baconsammy]

Getting this now instead of Dragon's Dogma due to Capcom's usual BS but I have a question about the online co-op. You list the online as 2-4 with no matchmaking. Does that mean you can only play online against friends?

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

It's a third person shooter.

That changes my perception of the game. I thought it was like Rainbow Six.

A engaging TPS game would be pretty sweet. I don't think I ever played a really good hardcore military TPS this gen. Uncharted and Gears 3 is fun but never a military-styled combat.

I just hope it isn't standard and tame. I hope it's intense and fast-paced.

Haven't played the beta but the response seems to be positive. I'm interested for sure.

 

[TheVisualizer]

Getting this now instead of Dragon's Dogma due to Capcom's usual BS but I have a question about the online co-op. You list the online as 2-4 with no matchmaking. Does that mean you can only play online against friends?

the co-op modes (campaign and guerrilla) have no matchmaking, so you need friends

the adversarial modes (conflict, saboteur, decoy and siege) have matchmaking like any other shooter

 

[NullPointer]

it's absolutely nothing like graw....

What do you mean? While I'm sure they changed a bunch it looks like a more polished GRAW with different equipment.

 

[PuppetSlave]

What do you mean? While I'm sure they changed a bunch it looks like a more polished GRAW with different equipment.

He is probably referring to the distance in combat. GRAW was pretty long distance in comparison to this.

 

[mickcenary]

What do you mean? While I'm sure they changed a bunch it looks like a more polished GRAW with different equipment.

I've not played GRAW (or it's been that many years since I have), but the beta was very close-quarters in nature and it worked well.

I have a strong feeling that - much like, say, Gears of War 3 - the SP/campaign and adversarial MP in GR:FS will basically feel like two completely different games.

I watched a developer walk-through on GT the other day and it was insultingly boring. You know that 'mark & execute' mechanic in SC: Conviction that no one liked? Well, it's back and you can designate a total of 4 targets now! COOL, YO. The 7 minute demo boiled down to 'cloak > highlight enemies > press a button > move up > repeat'. And I'm not condemning the game to being comprised solely of that, but hey, it was a developer trying to show off the game.

It'll be a CoD campaign; I hate CoD campaigns.

 

[NullPointer]

It'll be a CoD campaign; I hate CoD campaigns.

I hate most of em, but co-op does have a tendency to make everything better.

Maybe I'm unusual here though, since I really dug SC: Conviction. I even wanted a few aspects of Conviction to carry over to the next Ghost Recon (UI, objective and cinematic stylings), but mark-execute really isn't one of those things. You're expected in GRAW to know how to aim and to take down multiple foes quickly through skill, not a shortcut. Although keep in mind that GRAW 2 had some of these elements, where you'd mark a target and have one or more of your AI squadmates take them down.

 

[Tarin02543]

I really enjoyed the beta on ps3, the multiplayer is like a mix between MGO and counter-strike.

This game is definitely on my radar but I will only buy after the internet has reviewed it.

 

[SkyMasterson]

Beta was great. Me and a friend who used to play GR and GRAW played it and had a blast.

I just don't understand why this game took so long to make and why it took them so long to make another mainline Ghost Recon game. Five years and 2 months ago was when GRAW 2 was released. WTF?

I can sort of understand the long wait for a new Rainbow Six game as the last one seemed like it had an identity crisis.

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

What do you mean? While I'm sure they changed a bunch it looks like a more polished GRAW with different equipment.

gameplay was sped up, actual sprint(similar to roadie run in gears), no lean and peak system, the biggest map in the game(mills) probably just a medium size map in previous ghost recon, guns handle like crap(to me they come off feeling like uncharted), no selective fire rate, no custom hosted rooms, to list a few.

It just didn't feel like ghost recon to me. Felt more like a third person rainbow six vegas/mixed with call of duty, but this is just my opinion and is the reason why i cancelled my pre-order.

You should try it out yourself. There has been mixed feelings amongst the ghost recon community. Some people enjoy it, others like myself hate it. redbox it or something for a day and see if you like it or not.