Ubisoft Clarifies Far Cry 4 Censorship Controversy: It Was All a Mistake!

As a passionate fan of Far Cry 4, I was taken aback to discover some unexpected alterations in the PC edition lately. Over a decade post its debut, Ubisoft rolled out an update for the game that apparently erased all nudity. This revelation sparked curiosity among members on the Far Cry subreddit, who swiftly started speculating about the reasons behind this move.

It’s not uncommon for developers to make under-the-radar adjustments in games, but this development stirred up a lot of worries about censorship, particularly considering the age of the content. Fortunately, it appears that the actual modifications were unintentional, and there seems to be a valid explanation behind it.

In response to a post by Insider Gaming on X/Twitter, Ubisoft explained that the modifications made in Far Cry 4 were due to an error during deployment. The company stated that content designed exclusively for the Japanese version of the game was accidentally distributed globally via Steam. This material wasn’t supposed to be visible outside Japan. Interestingly, the censored content has been part of the Japanese version since its initial release. After another update, it appears the problem has been successfully addressed.

According to the official Far Cry account’s post, they have fixed the issue by uploading the correct global files again on Steam. If you encounter any strange behavior, try restarting Steam and updating your software to see if that resolves the problem.

For several years now, the issue of perceived censorship has sparked heated discussions within the video game industry. It’s common to observe alterations in content due to regional differences, with some adjustments being necessary even for approval ratings to ensure distribution. Such changes often lead fans to jump to conclusions. However, this time around, there was no censorship involved, which is definitely a positive outcome. This demonstrates that not every instance of perceived censorship is as it seems, and it’s essential to consider the motivations behind these decisions, whether they stem from artistic or commercial intent.

Thankfully, the problem with Far Cry 4 on Steam appears to have been fixed with the latest update. Originally, some elements of the game were changed due to a regional packaging error, causing female characters to have bras added and male characters to receive loincloths unexpectedly. However, Ubisoft’s recent update seems to have restored the game as intended at its initial release in North America and Europe. Let’s hope future releases from Ubisoft will avoid such mistakes to prevent any unnecessary assumptions!

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2025-04-06 16:39