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|gogcom id = 1574905103 | |gogcom id = 1574905103 | ||
|hltb = 8688 | |hltb = 8688 | ||
+ | |lutris = sniper-ghost-warrior-2 | ||
|strategywiki = Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 | |strategywiki = Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 60788 |
|wikipedia = Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 | |wikipedia = Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 | ||
|winehq = 17248 | |winehq = 17248 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
|official site= http://sniperghostwarrior2.com/ | |official site= http://sniperghostwarrior2.com/ | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help. | {{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Field of view|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-15}}</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Field of view|ref=<ref name="AlphaYellow_15_12_2023">{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-15}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\system.cfg}}. |
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# Add these lines and change xx for your desired FoV value: | # Add these lines and change xx for your desired FoV value: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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===Disable motion blur=== | ===Disable motion blur=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref=<ref name="AlphaYellow_15_12_2023"/>|fix= |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\autoexec.cfg}} (Create it if necessary). |
− | |||
# Add line <code>r_MotionBlur = 0</code> and save. | # Add line <code>r_MotionBlur = 0</code> and save. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} This will disable screen space ambient occlusion effect (shadows around object) and gain 20% frame rate boost. | {{++}} This will disable screen space ambient occlusion effect (shadows around object) and gain 20% frame rate boost. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable SSAO|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable SSAO|ref=<ref name="AlphaYellow_15_12_2023"/>|fix= |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\autoexec.cfg}} (Create it if necessary). |
− | |||
# Add line <code>r_SSAO = 0</code> and save. | # Add line <code>r_SSAO = 0</code> and save. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = 5.1 | + | |surround sound notes = 5.1. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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===Game doesn't save vsync settings=== | ===Game doesn't save vsync settings=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Activate Vsync and change your native resolution to another resolution and then back to | + | {{Fixbox|description=Activate Vsync and change your native resolution to another resolution and then back to the native resolution|fix= |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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{{ii}} Updates to Windows 10 have resulted in incompatibility with older CryEngine games, which may result in a capped frame rate.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref> | {{ii}} Updates to Windows 10 have resulted in incompatibility with older CryEngine games, which may result in a capped frame rate.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/why-does-ultra-low-latency-mode-fix-stuttering-in-some-games-ryse-son-of-rome-for-example.432504/|title=forums.guru3d.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/why-does-ultra-low-latency-mode-fix-stuttering-in-some-games-ryse-son-of-rome-for-example.432504/|title=forums.guru3d.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | * Go to the Nvidia control panel, set Low Latency Mode to Ultra for Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply. | |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set max frame rate to 1000 in Nvidia control panel<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/|title=Reddit|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set max frame rate to 1000 in Nvidia control panel|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/|title=Reddit|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | * Go to the Nvidia control panel, set max frame rate to 1000 for Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 in the "Manage 3D Settings" tab and press Apply. | |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Apply RTSS framerate limiter<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/gr10x0z/|title=Crysis 2 and 3 locked at 65fps|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vlad 54rus|date=2021-03-23}}</ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply RTSS framerate limiter|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Crysis/comments/j1dt15/crysis_2_and_3_locked_at_65fps/gr10x0z/|title=Crysis 2 and 3 locked at 65fps|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vlad 54rus|date=2021-03-23}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and install [https://www.guru3d.com/files_details/rtss_rivatuner_statistics_server_download.html RivaTuner Statistics Server]. | # Download and install [https://www.guru3d.com/files_details/rtss_rivatuner_statistics_server_download.html RivaTuner Statistics Server]. | ||
# Run it. | # Run it. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Play the game in DirectX 9|ref=<ref name="Keith"/> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Play the game in DirectX 9|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>}} |
− | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround with a deprecated fullscreen setting|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Gymon|date=2022-05-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Workaround with a deprecated fullscreen setting|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Gymon|date=2022-05-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
Latest revision as of 10:53, 2 May 2024
Developers | |
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City Interactive | |
Publishers | |
City Interactive | |
Engines | |
CryEngine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 12, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 52 |
IGDB | 52 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Asia, Contemporary, Europe |
Series | Sniper: Ghost Warrior |
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, FPS, shooter and stealth game in the Sniper: Ghost Warrior series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Single-player only. Includes Siberian Strike and Digital Extras DLC. |
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Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
itch.io | ||||
Steam |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Digital Extras | 4 multiplayer character and the game Soundtrack in WAV format. | |
World Hunter Pack | ||
Siberian Strike |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Disable company logos[1] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\system.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34870/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Game data files (.pak files) are ordinary ZIP archives and can be extracted and modified.
- There are many .cfg files within .pak files with configuration variables. You can experiment with different setting by placing these cvars in
config.cfg
orautoexec.cfg
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\SniperGhostWarrior2 |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34870/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | UI elements on side monitors. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game may set refresh rate to 24 Hz. See Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Crossfire
- Use the Crysis2 crossfire profile.
Field of view (FOV)
- This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Field of view[2] |
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cl_fov = xx r_drawnearfov = xx pl_movement.power_sprint_targetfov = xx |
Disable motion blur
Disable motion blur[2] |
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Disable SSAO
- This will disable screen space ambient occlusion effect (shadows around object) and gain 20% frame rate boost.
Disable SSAO[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ↵ Enter cannot be bound to any commands. | |
Mouse acceleration | Acceleration seems to be off by default, can't be turned on. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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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
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 5.1. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 |
VR support
Issues fixed
Errors at launch
- Some users have reported that having ASCII characters in your Steam nickname will cause errors at launch.
Change your nickname to one with basic characters only[3] |
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Game doesn't save vsync settings
Activate Vsync and change your native resolution to another resolution and then back to the native resolution |
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Notes
|
Low/inconsistent framerate with V-Sync enabled
- Updates to Windows 10 have resulted in incompatibility with older CryEngine games, which may result in a capped frame rate.[4]
Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra[5] |
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Set max frame rate to 1000 in Nvidia control panel[6] |
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Apply RTSS framerate limiter[7][8] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- CryEngine 3 may set the monitor's refresh rate to the lowest supported refresh rate, resulting in choppy gameplay even if the internal GPU render shows a high FPS.
Override refresh rate set by game[9] |
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Play the game in DirectX 9[9] |
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Workaround with a deprecated fullscreen setting[10] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 x2 2 GHz |
Intel Core i5 2.6 GHz AMD Phenom X4 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT AMD Radeon 3850 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 AMD 6850 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
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 (34870) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-15
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-15
- ↑ Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 :: Steam General Discussions :: "Invalid parameter detected in CRT function" WHAT IS THIS? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ forums.guru3d.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Crysis 2 and 3 locked at 65fps - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Vlad 54rus on 2021-03-23
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2020-04-29
- ↑ Verified by User:Gymon on 2022-05-10