Sniper Elite V2
This page is for the original release. For the remastered release, see Sniper Elite V2 Remastered.
Developers | |
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Rebellion Developments | |
Publishers | |
Rebellion Developments | |
Retail | 505 Games |
Engines | |
Asura | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 4, 2012 |
Sniper Elite | |
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Sniper Elite | 2005 |
Sniper Elite V2 | 2012 |
Zombie Army (series) | |
Sniper Elite III | 2014 |
Sniper Elite 4 | 2017 |
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered | 2019 |
Sniper Elite VR | 2021 |
Sniper Elite 5 | 2022 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Kill Hitler + 2 Rifles | ||
The Landwehr Canal Pack | ||
The Neudorf Outpost Pack | ||
St. Pierre |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Rename/delete rebellion.bik[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\SniperV2\settings.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63380/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\SniperV2\PC_ProfileSaves |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63380/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Syncs save games. |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Sniper Elite V2. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 12 | Versus, Co-op 2 player co-op. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Co-op only | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | For dedicated, install Dedicated Server under Tools in the Steam client. |
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Direct IP | Use the Connect [IP]:[PORT] command in the console. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27002 |
UDP | 27100, 27001, 27003 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- Look at the "Ports" section of the Dedicated Server Readme file for proper port forwarding instructions
Issues unresolved
Connectivity Issues
Some users have reported an inability to connect to some or all multiplayer servers.[1] The developers are aware of this issue and the next patch will reportedly fix some of the problems, most notably the fact that connecting to a dedicated server means you are subsequently unable to connect to a P2P server.
Crash After A Kill
Reportedly the game crashes after a kill in some instances.[2]
Zooming Control Issue
Sometimes the zoom controls will cause the scope zoom to zoom in and out continuously.[3]
Issues fixed
Mouse Disabled in Menus
This issue revolves around the inability to use the mouse in the in-game menus as the pointer will not appear, and has been reported by several users.[4] It can be caused by Alt+Tab'ing/minimizing the game, although some users have reported the use of the program Raptr as the cause. If you are running Raptr, try closing it before opening the game again.
Window Focus Issues
Some users report that after alt-tabbing from the game in Windows 7/8, refocusing the window and then clicking the mouse will defocus the window again, making the game unplayable after alt-tabbing. Disabling desktop composition in compatibility options or running the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP Service Pack 3 appears to fix the issue.[5]
Refresh Rate Issues
Issues can occur with the game's fixed refresh rate when using a monitor with a higher or lower refresh rate.[6] Nvidia card users can fix this issue using a Refresh Rate Patcher which locks the frame rate for all games, and can easily be enabled/disabled.
Low Performance
This appears to be caused by the game process being set to 'low'. This can be set to 'high', but restarting the game will reset this to 'low'.[7]
Unable To Move
This can be fixed by disabling the anti-virus program running.[8] In addition, in the game prologue only the binoculars can be used (b key) at first. Zoom in and out with them, check out the buildings etc. as directed on screen. Once the game decides you have operated the binoculars properly, the sniper is allowed to move. At this stage no aiming or firing of a gun is allowed. Follow the on-screen directions up to laying a trip mine. Shortly after the sniper must display ducking for cover and quickly emerging to take out a guard. Once completed the game proper begins!
Frame rate drops when looking through the scope
If you are experiencing a severe frame rate drop when looking through the scope or binoculars when the game runs fine otherwise, try turning off "compute shaders" and/or supersampling.[9]
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2, 7 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Intel Pentium D 3 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200) | Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Intel Pentium D 3 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200) or better |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 3870 Nvidia GeForce 8800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible | ATI Radeon HD 3870 Nvidia GeForce 8800 series 1024 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible |
Controller | Xbox 360 Controller |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/63380/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (63380) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ http://sniperelitev2.com/Forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=790
- ↑ Crashing every time I kill someone - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ http://sniperelitev2.com/Forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=778
- ↑ http://sniperelitev2.com/Forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=704
- ↑ https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/80600/why-is-my-sniper-elite-v2-auto-minimizing-after-alt-tab
- ↑ http://sniperelitev2.com/Forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=340
- ↑ Way to help with FPS drop and Stutter - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ http://sniperelitev2.com/Forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=891
- ↑ sniper elite performance problems with zoom - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)