Far Cry 3 Nosteam ›

If you own the game on Steam, it still requires (formerly Uplay) to run. To play without opening the Steam interface:

Note: This may still prompt Ubisoft Connect to open, but Steam will not be needed, meaning you can close Steam entirely. 3. Playing Offline (Ubisoft Connect) far cry 3 nosteam

In 2024, GOG (Good Old Games) secured the rights to sell Far Cry 3 DRM-free. The GOG version has: If you own the game on Steam, it

Launch Ubisoft Connect while online to ensure the game is updated. but Steam will not be needed

Wait for a Steam or Ubisoft sale (common at $7.49). The official version is safe, stable, and includes all content.

Malicious actors routinely hide dangerous code inside game files.