Before fixing the problem, it helps to understand the architecture of modern PC gaming, specifically regarding Ubisoft titles.
This error typically occurs when there is a disconnect between the game files on your hard drive and the Ubisoft Connect (formerly Uplay) launcher. Whether you bought the game on Steam, the Epic Games Store, or directly from Ubisoft, the launcher acts as the gatekeeper. When it cannot verify the "release" version of the game, the door remains locked. far cry 4 uplay release could not be located
Sometimes, Steam and Ubisoft forget they are friends. Before fixing the problem, it helps to understand
Launchers store temporary data to load faster. If this "cache" contains a corrupt file referencing Far Cry 4 , the launcher will hallucinate that the game doesn't exist. When it cannot verify the "release" version of
Let’s address the elephant in the room. A significant number of "release could not be located" errors come from users who previously installed a pirated or "no-CD" crack of Far Cry 4 years ago, then later bought the legitimate version.
[Far Cry 4] InstallDir=D:\Ubisoft Games\Far Cry 4 DisplayName=Far Cry 4
If this works, you should set it to run as admin permanently: