Some saves labeled “after first mission” actually:
Now go liberate Kyrat. And feel free to leave Pagan Min on hold – indefinitely.
Usually located in Documents\My Games\Far Cry 4\ or the game’s root bin\ folder.
Version mismatch. Your game is updated to 1.10.0, but the save file is from 1.0. Fix: Update Far Cry 4 to the latest patch (The "Valley of the Yetis" DLC patch). Most modern saves use version 1.10.
Copy the downloaded 1.save and 1.save.upload files into the 856 folder. Launch the game. The "True" First Mission State
According to players who have uploaded early saves, a save file immediately after the first mission typically places you in with: 0 XP or very minimal XP (only enough to start). No weapons unlocked beyond the starter knife/pistol. The letter and ashes in your inventory. Troubleshooting Tips
To manually save your game in Far Cry 4, you need to access the game's menu and use the "Save Game" option. Here's how:
Usually located at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\[Account ID]\856
PC → Console or Console → PC: