Far Cry 4: Save Game After First Mission
Play through the first mission normally, then immediately after the cave cutscene:
Now you can roll back to a fresh open-world start anytime.
Console save sharing is heavily restricted. Your options:
For consoles, it’s usually easier to just replay the 15-minute prologue.
The first real mission is “The Escape” (or sometimes called “Welcome to Kyrat” in save files). After completing it:
A proper “post-first mission” save should not have any further story missions completed beyond that point.
Cause: Your account owns different DLC than the save creator’s account. Fix: Ignore the "missing content" popup. The game will usually give you default weapons instead. Or, find a save file from the same edition (Standard, Gold, or Complete).
Overview
This save file for Far Cry 4 starts immediately after the completion of the very first mission ("The Escape"). All introductory sequences, tutorials, and linear opening events are finished. You begin in a semi-open world state with the prologue completed and core mechanics unlocked.
Save Game Details
Why Use This Save?
Installation Instructions
Back up your existing saves (copy the folder to your desktop).
Replace the existing 1.save file with the downloaded save.
Launch the game – load the first slot.
Download Link
[Insert your link here – Google Drive, Nexus Mods, etc.]
Compatibility Notes
Disclaimer
Use this save at your own discretion. Always back up original files before making changes.
To save your game in after the first mission, you must complete the entire Prologue by reaching the first bell tower far cry 4 save game after first mission
. The game does not allow manual saving during missions, and the entire introduction is treated as one continuous mission. How to Save Progress Early On Finish the Prologue
: You must reach the bell tower and complete the subsequent shootout before the "Save" option appears in the menu. Quitting before this point will force you to restart from the beginning (typically the "torture room" or jeep scene). Manual Save
: Once the Prologue is finished and you are in "free roam," press (PC) or the button (Console) to select Save & Quit Triggering Autosaves
: The game autosaves when you complete an objective, capture an outpost, unlock a bell tower, or use a bed at a safe house. Troubleshooting Save Issues If the "Save" option is missing after the Prologue: Guide :: Multiple saves backup tutorial - Far Cry 4
If you're looking to jump into right after the opening prologue, you're likely trying to skip the lengthy unskippable cutscenes or the initial "Escape the Compound" mission. 💾 Save Game Overview The "first mission" in
is officially the Prologue. After escaping Pagan Min’s compound and reaching the village of Banapur, the game truly opens up.
Total Save Slots: Only one. Starting a new game will overwrite your progress.
Manual Backups: To "skip" the first mission in the future, you must manually copy your save files to a separate folder after completing the prologue.
Saving Mechanic: The game uses checkpoints and autosaves. To trigger a safe "hard save," finish a mission or fast travel to a safe house. 📂 PC Save File Locations Play through the first mission normally, then immediately
To install a downloaded save or back up your own, look in these directories based on your version:
Guide :: Multiple saves backup tutorial - Far Cry 4 - Steam Community
, the saving system is restricted during the initial "Prologue" mission. Players cannot manually save their progress until they reach a specific milestone—completing the defense of the first tower and arriving at the village of Banapur. Understanding the Prologue Save System
Checkpoint vs. Permanent Save: During the first mission (from the bus ambush to the bell tower escape), the game uses checkpoints. These checkpoints only function during the current play session; if you die, you respawn at the checkpoint.
Progress Loss: If you quit the game or return to the main menu before finishing the first mission entirely, you will lose all progress and must restart from the very beginning (the Jeep cutscene).
Unlocking Manual Saves: The "Save" and "Save and Quit" options in the pause menu only become active once you arrive at the first safe house in Banapur. Save Game Data Locations (PC)
If you need to backup or restore a save file immediately after the first mission, look in these standard directories:
Ubisoft Connect Version: C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\[Account ID]\420.
Steam Version: C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\[Account ID]\856. Common Issues and Fixes Now you can roll back to a fresh open-world start anytime
