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  1. #1

    Error: The Far Cry 4 service is not available. Please try again later

    Hello,

    I bought Far Cry 4 two days ago, but when I log in I get this message: 'Error: The Far Cry 4 service is not available. Please try again later'.
    I can play offline, but I can't use any online functions. I already sent a message to Ubisoft support but haven't heard anything yet. My connection is fine, logging into Steam and Uplay also works. I tried winshock reset, flushing DNS, resettin hosts file but no results. Does anyone know how to resolve this issue?

    Thanks
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    WID992007's Avatar Senior Member
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    try this

    1) open your task manager, find the following process: UbisoftGameLauncher.exe, and end the process.



    2) After that, open add remove programs uninstall and reinstall Uplay PC from uplay.ubi.com , as this will update the client.


    3) Launch the game again from Steam.

    please also see this page to rule out backround applications as well as setting up the ports properly that the games needs open

    https://support.ubi.com/en-US/faqs/0...Issues-PC-FC4/

    If you continue to have issues PLEASE contact Ubi support for your region
    you can find phone number\ support options \ and support hours information @ https://support.ubi.com/en-GB/Contact#en-gb
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    Still the same problem

    It still doesn't work. I reinstalled Uplay and I ruled out background applications, but i still get the same error.
    I already contacted Ubisoft, I hope to get a reply soon
    But thanks anyway
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  4. #4

    Issue resolved

    The issue was resolved by adding exception rules to the windows firewall for all ubisoft .exe files. If anyone has the same problem, I recommend performing all the steps in this Q&A:

    https://support.ubi.com/en-GB/faqs/0...-Far-Cry-4-PC/
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    WID992007's Avatar Senior Member
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    glad you found your fix!
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    Originally Posted by Xenolith44 Go to original post
    Hello,
    I bought Far Cry 4 two days ago, but when I log in I get this message: 'Error: The Far Cry 4 service is not available. Please try again later'....
    Thanks
    Just do a verify-files and all will be restored include firewall rules
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