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Fiery soul (talk | contribs) (Added an improved and pre-configured version of the widescreen fix by nemesis2000, combined with dxwrapper by elishacloud. Removed non-working, buggy, incomplete, overcomplicated solutions. Optimized the structure. A little clarification about Vsync and OpenGL API.) |
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|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Vsync does not work when running the game on Windows 10. To fix it, use [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen fix]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref=<ref>[https://www.nexusmods.com/hitman2silentassassin/mods/26 A complete widescreen fix for Hitman 2 Silent Assassin | Nexus Mods]</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Download | + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2623-widescreen-fix-for-hitman-2-silent-assassin/ Widescreen fix for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin], unzip it and copy the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
| − | # Open {{ | + | # Open the video driver control panel. In the ''Adjust Desktop Size and Position'' section, set the ''Scaling'' option to ''Full-screen''. |
| − | + | # (Optional) If you want to change the resolution, go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\scripts\}}. Open {{file|h2.ini}} and edit the {{code|Width}} and {{code|Height}} values. | |
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | + | {{++}} Correct widescreen aspect ratio while maintaining the original vertical field of view (FOV). | |
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{{++}} Vsync is working and enabled by default. | {{++}} Vsync is working and enabled by default. | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Ability to limit the frame rate through the video driver control panel (60 FPS limit is recommended). |
| − | {{ | + | {{++}} Built-in antialiasing (MSAA x8) and anisotropic filtering (x16) enabled. |
| − | + | {{++}} Fully stable solution with no crashes or graphics bugs. | |
| − | + | {{ii}} It is strongly recommended not to change the in-game graphics settings such as resolution, anti-aliasing to avoid conflicts. | |
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit the framerate to 60 FPS |ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the framerate to 60 FPS |ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST]</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # | + | # Apply the [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen fix]]. |
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# Set max frame rate to 60 FPS in the video driver control panel or other software limiters. | # Set max frame rate to 60 FPS in the video driver control panel or other software limiters. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set window position|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-09-07}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set window position|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-09-07}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}}} and open {{file|Hitman2.ini}}. |
# Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file. | # Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file. | ||
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===Crash To Desktop (Steam)=== | ===Crash To Desktop (Steam)=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Fixing the Crash to Desktop|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fixing the Crash to Desktop|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | ||
| − | # Run the '''Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration''' on Steam version or {{P|game}}\{{file|config.exe}}. | + | # Run the '''Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration''' on Steam version or {{folder|{{P|game}}\}}{{file|config.exe}}. |
# Click "Reset all settings" and "Save and launch". | # Click "Reset all settings" and "Save and launch". | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game through the Steam library|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game through the Steam library|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Copy Steam.dll from the Steam folder and place it in {{p|game}}|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy {{file|Steam.dll}} from the Steam folder and place it in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
===Black screen during the cutscenes=== | ===Black screen during the cutscenes=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=[[#High_frame_rate_issues|Limit frame rate to 60 FPS]]|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=[[#High_frame_rate_issues|Limit frame rate to 60 FPS]]|fix= | ||
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|opengl versions = 1.4 | |opengl versions = 1.4 | ||
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Revision as of 16:47, 23 April 2023
This page is for the 2002 game. For the 2018 game, see Hitman 2.
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| Developers | |
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| IO Interactive | |
| Publishers | |
| Former | Eidos Interactive |
| Former | Square Enix |
| Current | IO Interactive |
| Russia | Noviy Disk[1] |
| Engines | |
| Glacier | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 1, 2002 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 87 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Stealth |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Asia, Contemporary, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan |
| Series | Hitman |
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| Hitman | |
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| Hitman: Codename 47 | 2000 |
| Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | 2002 |
| Hitman: Contracts | 2004 |
| Hitman: Blood Money | 2006 |
| Hitman: Sniper Challenge | 2012 |
| Hitman: Absolution | 2012 |
| Hitman GO | 2015 |
| Hitman | 2016 |
| Hitman 2 | 2018 |
| Hitman World of Assassination | 2021 |
General information
- Neoseeker Forums
- Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
SecuROM 4 DRM. | |
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| Retail | |
The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| GOG.com | |
Version 1.01 | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Version 1.02 | |
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| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
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- The Steam version (v1.02) has some changes to the Gurdwara levels; removed certain lines of dialogue related to Sikh and Gurdwara mentions, alcohol references, graphics and model changes as well as minor changes to certain disguises.[3]
- The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enabled by default.
Version differences
- The GOG.com version is patched to work better on modern operating systems, and does not contain the changes done to the Steam version.
Demos
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.01 is the latest patch available. English, French, and German versions of the patch are available.
Skip intro videos
| Skip intro[4] |
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1.01 Version Steam Downgrade
- Restores the original dialogue, models, graphics and behavior in the following Gurdwara missions: Temple City Ambush, The Death of Hannelore and Terminal Hospitality in the Steam version.
- Downgrades the Steam 1.02 release to 1.01 version.
- Required for some language versions to work.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Hitman2.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Maximum of 99 save files.
- Save states contain system information. Loading a mid-mission save file from a different computer or operating system may result in severe broken game timing.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | Added on September 11, 2020.[5] |
Video
Game's configuration tool.
Graphics settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Only 4:3 aspect ratio with maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 supported by default. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Vsync does not work when running the game on Windows 10. To fix it, use Widescreen fix. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | High frame rate affects game logic and can also prevent certain levels from launching. See High frame rate issues. | ||
Widescreen resolution
| Widescreen fix (Hor+)[6] |
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Notes
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Input
Control settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Use Hitman 2 SA Controller Support. Supports only with Xpadder. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | Use Hitman 2 SA Controller Support | |
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| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
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| Tracked motion controllers | Essential Reality P5[7] | |
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| Button/gesture prompts |
| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Sound settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[8] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Always enabled. | |
| EAX support | EAX 3 | |
| Royalty free audio | Various in-game areas use licensed music. |
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. An AM3D "DieselPower" audio engine for the game is available here.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| German | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
| Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Italian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
| Japanese | Retail only. | |||
| Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here (works only on v1.01). | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
| Spanish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
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| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Hitman 2: Silent Assassin. | ||
| vorpX | G3D, Z3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.6, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
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Issues fixed
High frame rate issues
- Frame rates above 60 FPS will cause NPCs to be more sensitive than intended and may affect pathing timing. Game is still playable at 144 fps, but issues may arise if attempting to play through a level with perfect stealth.
| Limit the framerate to 60 FPS[9] |
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Game is displayed in-between screens
- The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
| Set window position[10] |
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Game is not saving properly
Create <path-to-game>\Save if it doesn't exist yet[citation needed]
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Crash To Desktop (Steam)
| Fixing the Crash to Desktop[10] |
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Failed to find Steam (Steam)
| Launch the game through the Steam library[10] |
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Copy Steam.dll from the Steam folder and place it in <path-to-game>[citation needed]
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Black screen during the cutscenes
| Limit frame rate to 60 FPS |
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Trucks stuck in Hidden Valley mission
- When frame rates are high, the trucks in the Hidden Valley mission randomly stop moving.
| Limit the framerate to 60 FPS[11] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 8.1 | |
| OpenGL | 1.4 | There is no environment bump-mapping compared to the DirectX version. |
| Shader Model support | 1.1 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Interface | FreeType |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 192 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/6850/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Hitman 2: Бесшумный убийца - last accessed on 2023-02-18
- ↑ Hitman 2 : Silent Assassin - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ WineHQ - Hitman: Contracts 1.174
- ↑ Hitman 2: Silent Assassin - SteamDB Depot Changelog - last accessed on 2020-09-12
- ↑ A complete widescreen fix for Hitman 2 Silent Assassin | Nexus Mods
- ↑ LGR Oddware - Essential Reality P5 Glove - last accessed on 2021-07-06
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-09-07
- ↑ Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST