Update: A Ubisoft representative has stated that the company accidentally pushed the Japanese version of the game to all regions. The error has since been corrected.
Today, Ubisoft quietly pushed an update to Far Cry 4 that removes nudity from the game. Key change in the update include adding a loincloth to Ajay (a male character) in one scene with full frontal nudity and modifying multiple female characters to wear bras. The character Yuma has also been given a bra, despite her previous attire already entirely covering her breasts. According to SteamDB, the update also adds an installer for the UPlay launcher and Ubisoft Connect. The changes only affect the Steam version of the game at the time of writing.
The update has sparked online discussions, with many fans expressing confusion about the sudden censorship in a game that’s more than ten years old. Others speculate this may be the result of Tencent’s increased investment into Ubisoft. According to some reports, the new update has also broken mod integration.
As a Chinese company, Tencent is subject to the country’s strict media censorship laws, which govern the content of all entertainment released in China. Last week, Tencent—the most valuable company in China and a 10% stakeholder in Ubisoft—announced a $1.3 billion investment to establish a new subsidiary tasked with overseeing the Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, and Far Cry franchises. The deal includes management of both legacy titles and future development. While Ubisoft has not linked recent content changes to Tencent, the move has raised questions about whether Tencent’s growing influence could lead to greater alignment with Chinese content standards.
Prior to the latest update, Far Cry 4 had not seen a patch since 2023. According to SteamDB, on March 31st, Far Cry 3 was also patched for the first time in a year.
