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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Russobit-M|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2.5|name=LEAD Engine|}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2.5|name=LEAD Engine|}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tom-clancy-s-splinter-cell-conviction|85}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tom-clancy-s-splinter-cell-conviction|85}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Splinter Cell}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Splinter Cell}} | ||
|steam appid = 33229 | |steam appid = 33229 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 33220 | + | |steam appid side = 33220, 33372 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|hltb = 10462 | |hltb = 10462 | ||
+ | |lutris = tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction | ||
|strategywiki = Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction | |strategywiki = Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 46315 |
|wikipedia = Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction | |wikipedia = Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction | ||
|winehq = 11454 | |winehq = 11454 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game is heavily unoptimized, very poor performance and frequent crashes/freezing even with modern PC configurations.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/33220/discussions/0/2257935717983608025/#c2992039579117544206|title=Steam Community|date=2020-11-03}}</ref> See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] to resolve common problems. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| GMG | tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction-deluxe-edition | Ubisoft Connect | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction-deluxe-edition | Ubisoft Connect | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 33229 | Steam, Ubisoft Connect | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33229 | Steam, Ubisoft Connect | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 56c4948a88a7e300458b481e | Ubisoft Connect | Deluxe Edition | + | {{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 56c4948a88a7e300458b481e | Ubisoft Connect | Deluxe Edition Included with {{store feature|Uplay+}}| | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313095321mp_/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/SplinterCellConviction/|title=Splinter Cell Conviction - Games for Windows|date=20 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Ubisoft Connect}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Ubisoft Connect}}. | ||
− | {{ii}} Windows version requires an internet connection to launch (no longer requires a constant connection).<ref> | + | {{ii}} Windows version requires an internet connection to launch (no longer requires a constant connection).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/etjzl/you_no_longer_need_an_active_connection_to_play/|title=You no longer need an active connection to play Ubisoft PC titles. : gaming|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{ii}} Ubisoft Connect version contains the Third Echelon Map for the Deniable Ops game mode & the SPAS-12 Shotgun, both of which are not included in the Steam version. | {{ii}} Ubisoft Connect version contains the Third Echelon Map for the Deniable Ops game mode & the SPAS-12 Shotgun, both of which are not included in the Steam version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Insurgency Pack | Still for sale on Steam and Ubisoft Connect despite it being impossible to redeem the content in-game due to server closure. | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] for a workaround on inaccessible additional content and DLC. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is v1.04. It is available from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1110-tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction-patches/ PCGamingWiki] and [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4419/7/ Patches-Scrolls]. |
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#scc Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Skips intro and system detection errors on startup which cause problems on modern systems. | ||
+ | {{++}} Enables enhanced sonar vision. | ||
+ | {{++}} Provides windowed and borderless windowed support through .ini file. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Disables depth of field effect and the black and white filter. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod|Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod]]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://skipgameintros.fandom.com/wiki/Tom_Clancy%27s_Splinter_Cell:_Conviction|title=Skip all the intro videos.|date=2020-11-05}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://skipgameintros.fandom.com/wiki/Tom_Clancy%27s_Splinter_Cell:_Conviction|title=Skip all the intro videos.|date=2020-11-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\Videos}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|Logo_ESRB_01.bik}}, {{file|Logo_ESRB_02.bik}}, {{file|Logo_MiddleWare_01.bik}}, {{file|Logo_Ubisoft.bik}} and {{file|Logo_Clancy_01.bik}}. |
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|Uplay}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|Uplay}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\2\}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = unknown |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = true |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/splinter-cell-conviction | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/splinter-cell-conviction | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Open {{file|{{p|game}}\src\system\Conviction.ini}} with a text editor and set {{code|FovAngleDegrees}} to the desired FOV value.{{cn|date=2020-11-05|reason=Needs testing}} | |fov notes = Open {{file|{{p|game}}\src\system\Conviction.ini}} with a text editor and set {{code|FovAngleDegrees}} to the desired FOV value.{{cn|date=2020-11-05|reason=Needs testing}} | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [[#Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod|Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[#Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod|Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod]]. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. May not work on modern graphics cards.{{cn}} |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] and up to 16x [[QCSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] and up to 16x [[QCSAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = limited | |60 fps = limited | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS in co-op mode. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] for a workaround. |
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 120 FPS in single-player mode, some environmental objects such as flags [[#Flags do not move|stop moving at 120 FPS]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in co-op mode | + | {{ii}} The frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in co-op mode. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33220/discussions/0/1519260397775827213/ ConvictionCoopFpsUnlocker]|ref=|fix= |
− | https://steamcommunity.com/app/33220/discussions/0/1519260397775827213/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Depth of field=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod|Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod]]|ref=|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Turn depth of field off|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Disables the DOF effect during gameplay and in-game cutscenes. | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2370-splinter-cell-conviction-depth-of-field-disabler/ depth of field disabler]. | ||
+ | # Extract the files to {{folder|{{p|game}}\src\system}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Frame rate dependent negative mouse acceleration always present.{{cn}} |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= Shares the same option with mouse. | + | |invert controller y-axis notes = Shares the same option with mouse. |
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | + | |tracked motion controllers = unknown |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ===Change aim down sights behaviour from toggle to hold=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=AutoHotkey script for hold to aim|ref={{cn|date=November 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Download and install [https://www.autohotkey.com/download/ AutoHotkey].</li> | ||
+ | <li>Create a new text file with any text editor and save it with the AHK extension.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Copy the following code to it: | ||
+ | <pre>#NoEnv ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases. | ||
+ | ; #Warn ; Enable warnings to assist with detecting common errors. | ||
+ | SendMode Input ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability. | ||
+ | SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir% ; Ensures a consistent starting directory. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ; SPLINTER CELL CONVICTION HOLD ADS SCRIPT | ||
+ | ; Changes aim down sights behaviour from toggle to hold | ||
+ | |||
+ | #IfWinActive Conviction | ||
+ | |||
+ | ; RIGHT CLICK MOUSE BUTTON (AIM/ZOOM) | ||
+ | ; *Bind 'Zoom' to Right Mouse Button in-game | ||
+ | |||
+ | *$RButton:: | ||
+ | Click Down R | ||
+ | Sleep, 50 | ||
+ | Click Up R | ||
+ | |||
+ | While GetKeyState("RButton","P") | ||
+ | { | ||
+ | Sleep, 10 | ||
+ | } | ||
+ | |||
+ | Click Down R | ||
+ | Sleep, 50 | ||
+ | Click Up R | ||
+ | Return | ||
+ | |||
+ | #IfWinActive | ||
+ | |||
+ | F12::ExitApp</pre></li> | ||
+ | <li>Save the file and close it.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Run the file as administrator upon running the game.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
{{Image|Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Hungarian | |language = Hungarian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction/splinter-cell-conviction/1403 | + | |notes = Fan translation; [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction/splinter-cell-conviction/1403 download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only; [http://chomikuj.pl/cselektryk/Spolszczenia/Tom+Clancy*27s+Splinter+Cell+Conviction+-+STEAM download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation; [https://www.baixesoft.com/download/traducao-splinter-cell-conviction download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = hackable | |audio = hackable | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=372417219 download for digital releases].<br>Unofficial dub by presumably 7Wolf is available [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/61-tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction/ here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = hackable |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 2 |
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op] |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down on June 1, 2021 for Windows and September 24, 2016 for OS X.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/multiplayer-and-online-services-availability-in-ubisoft-games/000064576|title=Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games - Ubisoft Help|date=2022-11-12}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/04/splinter-cell-conviction-3d-vision-fix.html Splinter Cell Conviction - 3D Vision Fix]. |
|tridef 3d = false | |tridef 3d = false | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Crash when installed in a Storage Space=== |
− | {{ii}} The game will | + | {{ii}} The game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Storage Space on Windows 8 and later. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game on a standard drive|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Crashes during startup=== | |
+ | {{ii}} The game will not start, if the refresh rate in the configuration files does not match the user's monitor refresh rate. | ||
− | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change the refresh rate in the configuration files.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1131135165|title=Fix for game not starting up.|date=2024-02-16}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ii}} The game will | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|programdata}}\Ubisoft\Conviction}} |
+ | # Open {{file|ConvictionUserPC.ini}} in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the {{code|MaxRefreshRate}} value to the monitor's refresh rate. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Loads indefinitely when installed on a drive other than the main C: drive=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game will be stuck on the trifocal loading screen indefinitely after the intro videos when installed on a drive other than C:. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move the game install to the C: drive|ref={{cn|date=April 2021}}|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
===Game locks up=== | ===Game locks up=== | ||
{{ii}} The game will hang on some computers and although audio will still play, the frame will occasionally be frozen for a very long time. | {{ii}} The game will hang on some computers and although audio will still play, the frame will occasionally be frozen for a very long time. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable hyperthreading from | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable hyperthreading from the computer's BIOS setup|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game stutters heavily on high core modern CPUs=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game will be unplayable and have heavy stutters on high core count modern CPUs (Intel 10th Gen+, AMD Ryzen 2000 Gen+) | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Core affinity|core affinity]] of the {{file|conviction_game.exe}} process to "All Cores". This will reset after every game boot and cutscenes play, requiring the process to be repeated.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rudolf snail|date=2024-02-16|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Additional content is inaccessible=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} As of summer 2021, content from the Limited Collector's Edition, Gamestop pre-orders, Deluxe Edition, and the Uplay Rewards is no longer accessible due to server closure and will not show up in-game even if the code for it has been redeemed previously. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2488-splinter-cell-conviction-extras-unlocker/ this mod]|ref={{cn|date=2022-10-01|reason=}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Insurgency Pack DLC is inaccessible=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} As of summer 2021, the Insurgency Pack DLC is no longer accessible due to server closure and the added maps will not show up in-game even if the code for it has been redeemed previously. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction/addons/removing-the-black-white-filter-in-shadows this mod]|ref={{cn|date=2022-10-01|reason=}}|fix= | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This mod adds a toggle to disable the black and white filter, among other things. It restores access to the DLC maps due to the hex-edited exe. Using the mod features is not required, merely installing it fixes the DLC. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Using a save game that had the Insurgency Pack DLC activated on may be required to make this fix work. | ||
+ | {{--}} Causes the singleplayer campaign to crash during the intro cutscenes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ===Flags | + | ===Flags do not move=== |
− | {{ii}} When running at 120 FPS some environmental objects such as flags stop moving | + | {{ii}} When running at 120 FPS, some environmental objects such as flags stop moving. This can be seen on the Iraq level. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the framerate]] to below 120 FPS or enable V-sync with the refresh rate set to below 120 Hz|ref={{cn|date=November 2020}}|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
===Black borders with certain aspect ratios=== | ===Black borders with certain aspect ratios=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/splinter-cell-conviction|title=WSGF|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Can be used in non-16:9 widescreen monitors. Will cause a full-height picture with no distortion, a Vert+ FOV and massively squeezed HUD/crosshair/mouse cursor/FMVs. Might not be a better solution compared to the default anamorphism for some people. | {{ii}} Can be used in non-16:9 widescreen monitors. Will cause a full-height picture with no distortion, a Vert+ FOV and massively squeezed HUD/crosshair/mouse cursor/FMVs. Might not be a better solution compared to the default anamorphism for some people. | ||
− | # | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|programdata}}\Ubisoft\Conviction}} |
− | # Edit the value so that it is not higher than | + | # Open {{file|ConvictionUserPC.ini}} in a text editor. |
+ | # Edit the following value so that it is not higher than the used aspect ratio: | ||
<pre>[Engine.Display] | <pre>[Engine.Display] | ||
MinTripleDispRatio=3.9</pre> | MinTripleDispRatio=3.9</pre> | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Unable to connect with a friend in | + | ===Unable to connect with a friend in co-op=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Follow [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=695743252 this] guide|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Follow [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=695743252 this] guide|ref={{cn|date=2022-10-01|reason=}}|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Wireless controller not working=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.reddit.com/r/Splintercell/comments/npnlgp/easy_and_definitive_xinput_controller_fix/ RealRufoo fix]|ref={{cn|date=2022-10-01|reason=}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This does not use X360CE, XInput Plus. The game does not actually use XInput properly and only uses it to enumerate X360 controllers. | ||
+ | # Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/14lU8WITCHfYBpyuVO3Uoy9Ql-JJcwbka/view?usp=sharing/ this fix] | ||
+ | # Extract it to {{folder|{{p|game}}\src\system}}. Overwrite the {{file|ProfileDefaultsPC.ini}} file. | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|programdata}}\Ubisoft\Conviction}} | ||
+ | # Open {{file|ConvictionUserPC.ini}} in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Set the {{code|ControllerType}} value to {{code|KT_X360}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} This has been tested on Xbox One Wireless Controller, DualShock 4, and 8BitDo SF30 Pro. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The fix removes Logitech and Saitek controller presets to force the use of XInput. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stuttering and low FPS=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dxvk-async|fix= | ||
+ | # Install [https://github.com/Sporif/dxvk-async dxvk-async]. | ||
+ | # Create and save {{file|dxvk.conf}} file in {{folder|{{P|game}}\src}} with the following content: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | dxvk.enableAsync = true | ||
+ | d3d9.maxFrameLatency = 1 | ||
+ | dxvk.numAsyncThreads = 6 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The fix can be the most beneficial for old 4/4 CPUs and/or possibly AMD cards.<ref>https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Topic:Vx7589f4103ozxnt&topic_showPostId=wo6z1y142e6v4f5l#flow-post-wo6z1y142e6v4f5l</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Maximising the game after task switching may not function<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/issues/1998#issuecomment-1013813199|title=GitHub|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = Havok | |physics = Havok | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = XAudio2 |
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://imgur.com/a/0WXJYNW|title=Imgur|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Modifications== | ||
+ | ===Disable Black and White Filter in shadows=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction/addons/removing-the-black-white-filter-in-shadows this mod]. | ||
+ | # Extract the files to <code>{{p|game}}\src\system\</code>. | ||
+ | # While in-game, press F1 to disable the black and white filter in shadowed areas. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Disabling the Black and White Filter also disables all other post-processing effects like HDR, bloom, distortions on optical cable screen, etc. | ||
+ | {{--}} Causes the singleplayer campaign to crash during the intro cutscenes. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The mod can also be done manually by following the steps presented in the following page: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Splintercell/comments/g67rkr/a_guide_to_removing_the_black_white_filter_in/ A Guide to Removing the Black & White Filter in Conviction (+ some more neat stuff)] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Toggle HUD and Last Known Position silhouette=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.moddb.com/games/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction/downloads/toggle-hud-disable-last-known-position this mod]. | ||
+ | # Extract the files to {{folder|{{p|game}}\src\system}}. | ||
+ | # While in-game, press {{key|Tab}} to toggle the HUD and last known position silhouette. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Also hides menus, so it might be necessary to toggle the HUD on to use them. The {{key|Tab}} key is also set to "show objective" by default, so it might be desirable to rebind it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4 GHz | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4 GHz | ||
− | |minRAM = 1.5 GB (XP) / 2 GB (Vista, 7) | + | |minRAM = 1.5 GB (XP)<br/>2 GB (Vista, 7) |
|minHD = 10 GB | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7800 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1800 |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX series |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5000 series |
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 10 GB | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT |
− | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 |
|recOS = | |recOS = |
Latest revision as of 10:56, 25 February 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Windows | Ubisoft Ukraine |
macOS (OS X) | Ubisoft Ukraine |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Russia | Russobit-M |
Engines | |
LEAD Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 27, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | February 17, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America, Europe, Middle East |
Series | Splinter Cell |
Splinter Cell | |
---|---|
Subseries of Tom Clancy | |
Splinter Cell | 2003 |
Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow | 2004 |
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory | 2005 |
Splinter Cell: Double Agent | 2006 |
Splinter Cell: Conviction | 2010 |
Splinter Cell: Blacklist | 2013 |
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and stealth game in the Splinter Cell series.
The game is heavily unoptimized, very poor performance and frequent crashes/freezing even with modern PC configurations.[1] See Issues fixed to resolve common problems.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition. | |||
Steam | Deluxe Edition. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Deluxe Edition Included with Ubisoft+ | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
- Windows version requires an internet connection to launch (no longer requires a constant connection).[3]
- Ubisoft Connect version contains the Third Echelon Map for the Deniable Ops game mode & the SPAS-12 Shotgun, both of which are not included in the Steam version.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Insurgency Pack | Still for sale on Steam and Ubisoft Connect despite it being impossible to redeem the content in-game due to server closure. |
- See Issues fixed for a workaround on inaccessible additional content and DLC.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v1.04. It is available from PCGamingWiki and Patches-Scrolls.
Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod
- Skips intro and system detection errors on startup which cause problems on modern systems.
- Enables enhanced sonar vision.
- Provides windowed and borderless windowed support through .ini file.
- Disables depth of field effect and the black and white filter.
Skip intro videos
Use Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod |
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Delete or rename video files[4] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %PROGRAMDATA%\Ubisoft\Conviction\ConvictionUserPC.ini[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33229/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\2\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33229/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Open <path-to-game>\src\system\Conviction.ini with a text editor and set FovAngleDegrees to the desired FOV value.[citation needed] |
||
Windowed | Use Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. May not work on modern graphics cards.[citation needed] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA and up to 16x QCSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 30 FPS in co-op mode. See High frame rate for a workaround. Capped at 120 FPS in single-player mode, some environmental objects such as flags stop moving at 120 FPS. |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
- The frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in co-op mode.
Use ConvictionCoopFpsUnlocker |
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Depth of field
Use Splinter Cell Conviction Fusion Mod |
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Turn depth of field off |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Frame rate dependent negative mouse acceleration always present.[citation needed] | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Shares the same option with mouse. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Only keyboard input is recognized; no mouse input is detected. |
Change aim down sights behaviour from toggle to hold
AutoHotkey script for hold to aim[citation needed] |
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|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Options only for 5.1 sound. | |
Subtitles | Under Gameplay Options. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation; download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; download. | |||
Russian | Retail only; download for digital releases. Unofficial dub by presumably 7Wolf is available here. |
|||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Use Nucleus Co-op | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | The official multiplayer service was shut down on June 1, 2021 for Windows and September 24, 2016 for OS X.[5] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 80,3081,3105,22350-22380 |
UDP | 9100,9103,10196 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Splinter Cell Conviction - 3D Vision Fix. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Issues fixed
Crash when installed in a Storage Space
- The game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Storage Space on Windows 8 and later.
Install the game on a standard drive[citation needed] |
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Crashes during startup
- The game will not start, if the refresh rate in the configuration files does not match the user's monitor refresh rate.
Change the refresh rate in the configuration files.[6] |
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|
Loads indefinitely when installed on a drive other than the main C: drive
- The game will be stuck on the trifocal loading screen indefinitely after the intro videos when installed on a drive other than C:.
Move the game install to the C: drive[citation needed] |
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Game locks up
- The game will hang on some computers and although audio will still play, the frame will occasionally be frozen for a very long time.
Disable hyperthreading from the computer's BIOS setup[citation needed] |
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Game stutters heavily on high core modern CPUs
- The game will be unplayable and have heavy stutters on high core count modern CPUs (Intel 10th Gen+, AMD Ryzen 2000 Gen+)
Set the core affinity of the conviction_game.exe process to "All Cores". This will reset after every game boot and cutscenes play, requiring the process to be repeated.[7]
|
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Additional content is inaccessible
- As of summer 2021, content from the Limited Collector's Edition, Gamestop pre-orders, Deluxe Edition, and the Uplay Rewards is no longer accessible due to server closure and will not show up in-game even if the code for it has been redeemed previously.
Install this mod[citation needed] |
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Insurgency Pack DLC is inaccessible
- As of summer 2021, the Insurgency Pack DLC is no longer accessible due to server closure and the added maps will not show up in-game even if the code for it has been redeemed previously.
Install this mod[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Flags do not move
- When running at 120 FPS, some environmental objects such as flags stop moving. This can be seen on the Iraq level.
Limit the framerate to below 120 FPS or enable V-sync with the refresh rate set to below 120 Hz[citation needed] |
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Black borders with certain aspect ratios
Edit config[8] |
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[Engine.Display] MinTripleDispRatio=3.9 |
Unable to connect with a friend in co-op
Follow this guide[citation needed] |
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Wireless controller not working
Use RealRufoo fix[citation needed] |
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|
Stuttering and low FPS
Use dxvk-async |
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dxvk.enableAsync = true d3d9.maxFrameLatency = 1 dxvk.numAsyncThreads = 6 Notes |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | |
Audio | XAudio2 | [11] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Modifications
Disable Black and White Filter in shadows
Instructions |
---|
Notes
|
Toggle HUD and Last Known Position silhouette
Instructions |
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Notes
|
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon X1800 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX series ATI Radeon HD 5000 series 512 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5, 10.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Core i7 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 |
- Notebook graphics cards may work but are not officially supported.
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStore
on 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (33229) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 2020-11-03
- ↑ Splinter Cell Conviction - Games for Windows - last accessed on 20 August 2022
- ↑ You no longer need an active connection to play Ubisoft PC titles. : gaming - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Skip all the intro videos. - last accessed on 2020-11-05
- ↑ Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games - Ubisoft Help - last accessed on 2022-11-12
- ↑ Fix for game not starting up. - last accessed on 2024-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Rudolf snail on 2024-02-16
- ↑ WSGF - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Topic:Vx7589f4103ozxnt&topic_showPostId=wo6z1y142e6v4f5l#flow-post-wo6z1y142e6v4f5l
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Imgur - last accessed on May 2023