Crysis 3 patch 1.3 hits PC: weapon and gameplay tweaks inside

Crysis 3 has received a new PC update today courtesy of developer Crytek. While the patch is yet to be dated for consoles, the contents should be the same.

It's a background download patch that will trigger next time you log in. here are the notes in full:

PC patch 1.2 notes:

• Fixed after-match award dog tags from not loading from the profile correctly
• Fixed root cause of some graphics driver crashes
• Fixed particle shader causing black squares/broken shading on some graphics cards
• Fixed shadering issue with underwater fog
• Fixed issues with non-default controls for weapon customization
• Fixed some issues with binding non-default vehicle controls

Data Patch C notes:

• Developers Choice playlist updated to new game mode variation
• Jackal fire rate decreased slightly
• Jackal per pellet damage fall off increased
• Fixed an issue where the Takedowns spread escalated too quickly in certain zoom modes
• Grendel fall damage fall off reduced for better long range impact
• FY71/SCAR damage fall off increased to reduce their effective range
• Further matchmaking tweaks for X360 and PS3 to increase chance of local sessions being found
• Foregrip and Muzzle Brake effectiveness reduced slightly
• Laser sight effectiveness reduced slightly

Thanks CVG.