Far Cry 4, a seminal open-world first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft, features a diverse arsenal of weaponry. Among these, the AJM 9—a powerful suppressed pistol—is officially designated as a Uplay-exclusive reward, requiring players to earn 40 Uplay units (now known as Ubisoft Connect Units) via completing specific in-game challenges. However, this exclusivity model has been criticized for restricting single-player content behind a mandatory online account and proprietary launcher. This paper explores and documents legitimate, non-exploitative methods to unlock the AJM 9 without engaging with the Uplay/Ubisoft Connect ecosystem. Through analysis of game file structures, save editing techniques, and community-developed patches, we provide a comprehensive guide for players seeking full offline access to the weapon. We also discuss the ethical and technical implications of such methods.
Warning: Do not use save files from unknown sources without scanning for malware. Stick to reputable modding sites.
| Method | Difficulty | Offline Required? | Risk Level | Permanent Unlock? | Platform | |--------|------------|------------------|------------|-------------------|----------| | Hex Save Edit | Medium | Yes | Low (backup saves) | Yes | PC | | Save Editor Tool | Easy | No | Low | Yes | PC | | Golden Path Mod | Easy | No | Medium (mod conflicts) | Yes | PC | | Save Wizard (PS) | Hard | Yes | Medium (ban if online) | Yes | PS4/5 | | Co-op Drop (Xbox) | Easy | Yes | Very Low | Yes | Xbox | far cry 4 ajm 9 unlock without uplay exclusive
If you’re on PC and Uplay rewards won’t work, you can manually edit the save file:
This is not a cheat – it simply restores access to content Ubisoft broke. Far Cry 4 , a seminal open-world first-person
This is the intended non-Uplay method added in a later patch:
Note: Some players report this method only works if you have the Valley of the Yetis DLC installed (free with the Far Cry 4 Gold Edition or season pass). On vanilla base game, this might not appear. Warning: Do not use save files from unknown
This exploit has been confirmed working on version 1.10 (the final patch) and requires no Uplay interaction whatsoever.
Understanding the bypass requires examining the game’s DRM call flow:
Thus, the save edit exploits a design flaw: The game trusts local save data over server data after the initial check.