The Far Cry Website now offers a new version 1.01 patch for Far Cry 3, paving the way for the first-person shooter sequel's release in Europe tomorrow and in North America next week. They have instructions on how to install the update automatically, as well as a manual patch which is mirrored on AtomicGamer, Gamer's Hell, and GamesMonkey. Here are the patch notes:

MULTIPLAYER

GENERAL

• Improved overall Multiplayer stability and performance.
• Added SHOW TOP, SHOW YOU, PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN options in Leaderboards.
• Fix the voice chat issue that would mute players by default.
• Lobby chat can now be accessed when a controller is connected.

CO-OP

• Fixed graphical issues on loading screen hints.
• Fixed the issue that would prevent maps from being displayed or randomized the first time a user enters Public Co-op.
• Health regeneration option no longer has inverted functionality.
• "Flare gun" kills are no longer considered as Assist kills.

PVP

• Fixed ground texture resolution.
• Grass surrounding fire spawns no longer remain red on Firestorm maps.

MAP EDITOR

• Improved white objects thumbnails legibility.
• Users can now start a private match in 1 player on user created maps.

SINGLE PLAYER

• Improved game stability and performance.
• Fixed issues with flickering on specific water textures.
• Fixed small UI glitches related to different display resolutions.
• “Weapon cache” mission: Mission Zone and Mission Marker no longer stays on mini-map and on screen after mission completion.
• Crafting items are now auto selected when entering a new crafting category.
• Added sound when zooming in and out the camera with the mouse scroll button.