The AJM 9 is excellent, but Ubisoft’s broken reward system makes it unnecessarily hard to get. Use the Yak’s Farm Arena method (if DLC is present) or save editing on PC. Without those, skip the frustration – the game has plenty of other great sidearms.
The A.J.M. 9, a legendary burst-fire handgun inspired by RoboCop’s "Auto 9," is officially a Ubisoft Connect reward that requires 30 units (Uplay points) to unlock. However, if you are playing offline, dealing with server issues, or simply want to avoid the Ubisoft ecosystem, there are alternative "unofficial" ways to add this weapon to your arsenal. 1. Using PC Mods (The Most Reliable Method)
For PC players, the most effective way to unlock the A.J.M. 9 without interacting with Uplay is through community mods. These mods modify the game’s shop files to make the weapon available for purchase with in-game currency ($0 or a small fee) immediately.
Far Cry 4 Open World Mod: This popular mod removes all unlock requirements for weapons, attachments, and signature gear. You can find it on Nexus Mods.
Unlocker Files: Some users utilize specific "ULC unlockers" or modified save files that flag these rewards as "active" in the game directory without pinging Ubisoft's servers. 2. The Co-op "Drop" Workaround
While you cannot "unlock" it permanently in your shop this way, you can use it in your current session by playing with a friend.
Join a Co-op session with a player who already has the A.J.M. 9 unlocked. far cry 4 ajm 9 unlock without uplay exclusive
Have them equip the pistol and then swap it for a weapon found on a fallen enemy.
You can then pick up the dropped A.J.M. 9.Note: In Far Cry 4, picking up a weapon usually unlocks it in your shop, but for special "reward" weapons like the A.J.M. 9, this may only last for that specific session or until you unequip it. 3. Understanding the Official Unlock
If you decide the "no Uplay" route is too much hassle, the official method is actually quite fast: Cost: 30 Ubisoft Connect Units.
How to get units: Complete "Core Challenges" in Far Cry 4 (like completing the prologue or liberating a certain number of outposts).
Availability: Once redeemed in the Ubisoft Connect Overlay, the gun appears at any trading post for 0 Rupees. Why Players Want the A.J.M. 9
Burst Fire: It is one of the few sidearms capable of a 3-round burst, making it deadly at close range. The AJM 9 is excellent, but Ubisoft’s broken
Stealth: It comes pre-equipped with a suppressor, making it a superior early-game stealth tool compared to the standard 6P9.
Customization: It supports two main attachments: a suppressor and an extended magazine.
If you struggle with the stealth requirements of Longinus’s mission, there is a known glitch/exploit that was never patched. This allows you to unlock the AJM 9 almost immediately after reaching the Arena in chapter 2.
A: No. Far Cry 4 has no anti-cheat for single-player. Ubisoft has never penalized players for unlocking weapons through in-game glitches.
This exploit has been confirmed working on version 1.10 (the final patch) and requires no Uplay interaction whatsoever.
Before we bypass the restrictions, let’s understand why you want this weapon. Purchase the "Pistol Master" side-bet (cost: 10,000 in-game
In practice, the AJM 9 functions as a pocket submachine gun. It allows you to carry a sniper rifle or bow as your primary, yet still dominate close-quarters encounters without switching to a heavy weapon. It is excellent for stealth (when fitted with a suppressor) and emergency crowd control.
Officially, Ubisoft listed the AJM 9 as available only via:
All three of these are problematic today. Uplay units are no longer awarded for old games in the same way, Season Passes for Far Cry 4 are rarely on sale, and pre-order codes have long expired.
To unlock the AJM 9 without interacting with the Uplay ecosystem, you simply need to progress through the campaign mode.
The Requirement: You must complete the mission "City of Pain".
Step-by-Step Guide:
This paper distinguishes between methods that modify user-owned game files and methods that circumvent payment or authentication servers. Since the AJM 9 is not paid DLC but a promotional reward tied to a free account, modifying local saves does not constitute piracy under most jurisdictions’ fair use provisions for personal, non-commercial software modification. However, Ubisoft’s Terms of Service (ToS) prohibit reverse engineering or save tampering. Players assume risk of online bans—though Far Cry 4 has no active anti-cheat for single-player, and no documented bans exist for save editing.
Ethical stance: This paper is for educational purposes, targeting users who legitimately own the game but cannot or will not use Ubisoft Connect. It does not endorse cracking the game or bypassing purchase.