The source code for the original “Far Cry” has leaked onto the Internet

(PressFire.no): The source code for the original “Far Cry” suddenly appeared on an archive service Internet Archive.

In recent years, these secret code bases have surfaced relatively regularly: sometimes this happens via leaks, while other times it’s fans who systematically build their own version of the code, as has happened with both “Super Mario 64” and “Ocarina of Time.” .

However, the result is the same: by accessing the source code, games are opened up to those who have the technical foresight to do something with them: for example, port them to new platforms, change them completely or get new content and new functionality.

Far Cry is a first-person shooter that was originally released in 2004 and was the first game to use the CryEngine game engine, which over the years has powered games like Crysis, Prey, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. .

The source code for the engine is also included in the leak. On the one hand, you won’t be able to put together a working version of the game like this without further ado: this requires the content of the game itself (eg models, textures, etc.).

The game was well received, and the (for the time) large open spaces, dense vegetation and gorgeous water graphics drew applause from reviewers and players as the game went off.

What exactly is going on now is unknown, but we’re guessing die-hard fans are already sitting back and looking at how to get support for the new machines, ray tracing and other snacks.