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(Added an improved and pre-configured version of the widescreen fix by nemesis2000, combined with dxwrapper by elishacloud. Removed solutions to problems that have no confirmation and no relation to the game. If someone uses outdated video drivers, it's their problem, not the game's. Optimized the structure. Confirmed and clarified some information.)
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fiery soul|date=2023-04-24}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and open {{file|HitmanContracts.ini}}.
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# Open <code>HitmanContracts.ini</code>.
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# Find the line {{code|DefaultScene<nowiki>=</nowiki>AllLevels\Logos.gms}} and replace it with {{code|DefaultScene<nowiki>=</nowiki>mainmenu.gms}}.
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# Find the following line and replace it with the this value.
 
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<pre>DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms</pre>
 
 
}}
 
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|upscaling notes            =  
 
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync                      = always on
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|vsync notes                =  
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|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
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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{{ii}} Steam version supports widescreen (including 4K Ultra HD) natively, but it features a problematic {{term|Vert-}} FOV change, as well as stretching game graphics.<ref name="Sui" />
 
{{ii}} Steam version supports widescreen (including 4K Ultra HD) natively, but it features a problematic {{term|Vert-}} FOV change, as well as stretching game graphics.<ref name="Sui" />
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref=<ref>[https://www.nexusmods.com/hitmancontracts/mods/42 A complete widescreen fix for Hitman Contracts | Nexus Mods]</ref>|fix=
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# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#h3 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000].
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2624-widescreen-fix-for-hitman-contracts/ Widescreen fix for Hitman: Contracts], unzip it and copy the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
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# Extract {{file|h3.7z}} files to {{p|game}} ''(password=h3)''.
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# Open the video driver control panel. In the ''Adjust Desktop Size and Position'' section, set the ''Scaling'' option to ''Full-screen''.
−
# Edit {{file|h3.ini}} to set the resolution and FOV multiplier.
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# (Optional) If you want to change the resolution, go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\scripts\}}. Open {{file|h3.ini}} and edit the {{code|Width}} and {{code|Height}} values.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Works with Steam/digital distribution versions; supported exe size: 3 752 004 bytes; 3 756 135 bytes.
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{{++}} Correct widescreen aspect ratio while maintaining the original vertical field of view (FOV).
−
{{++}} LOD distance is also adjustable.
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{{++}} Vsync is working and enabled by default.
−
{{--}} In "Bjarkhov Bomb", snow falls indoors on both sides of the screen not visible in 4:3. Also, the level is prone to frequent crashes.
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{{++}} Ability to limit the frame rate through the video driver control panel (60 FPS limit is recommended).
 +
{{++}} Ability to add anti-aliasing via SMAA, FXAA shaders in ReShade (DirectX 9 converter is already included in this fix).
 +
{{++}} 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 to avoid conflicts.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2018-03-23}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2018-03-23}}</ref>|fix=
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# Open {{code|{{p|game}}\HitmanContracts.ini}}.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and open {{file|HitmanContracts.ini}}.
 
# Add {{code|Window 1}} on a new line.
 
# Add {{code|Window 1}} on a new line.
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# Change {{code|StartUpperPos '''2,2'''}} to {{code|StartUpperPos '''0,0'''}}.
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# Change {{code|StartUpperPos 2,2}} to {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Located under '''Graphics''' options.
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|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = always on
 
|surround sound          = always on
 
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output, based on Windows speaker settings.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
 
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output, based on Windows speaker settings.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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  |notes    = Retail and steam only.
 
  |notes    = Retail and steam only.
 
  |fan      = false
 
  |fan      = false
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}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
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|language  = Turkish
 
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|interface = hackable
 
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|audio    = false
 
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|subtitles = hackable
 
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|fan      = true
 
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|notes    =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues unresolved==
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==Issues fixed==
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===Enable OpenGl effects in the Direct3D rendered===
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===High frame rate issues===
−
{{--}} Certain graphical effects are only available when using Direct3D whilst others only available with OpenGL.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=66087|title=Vogons Forum}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916062024/http://www.hitmanforum.com/t/rain-effects-missing/16209|title=Hitman Forum}}</ref> Also post-processing injectors typically cause heavy artifacts and graphical glitches.
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{{ii}} The physics and logic of the game are linked to 60 FPS, so playing at high fps can cause significant problems.
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{{Fixbox|description=Restore the raindrop, fog, and water effects|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=774821#p774821|title=Vogons Forum|date=2022-06-21}}</ref>|fix=
 
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# Open <code>hitmancontracts.exe</code> with a HEX editor.
 
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# Find the 1st hex string <code>53 6A 18 53 50 FF 92 FC 00 00 00</code>.
 
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# Replace it with <code>90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90</code>.
 
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# Find the 2nd hex string <code>6A 00 6A 18 6A 00 50 FF 92 FC 00 00 00</code>.
 
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# Replace it with <code>90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90</code>.
 
  
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60 FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fiery soul|date=2023-04-24}}</ref>|fix=
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# Apply the [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen fix]].
 +
# Set max frame rate to 60 FPS in the video driver control panel or other software limiters.
 +
}}
  
 +
===Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fiery soul|date=2023-04-24}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
  
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{{ii}} A pre-made version of this fix is available [http://dege.fw.hu/temp/HitmanContracts_d3d_raindrop_patch.zip here]. 2nd hex string still needs to be replaced manually.
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===Game runs in slow motion===
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{{ii}} Restores the raindrop effect in most levels along with other effects.
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{{Fixbox|description=[[#High_frame_rate_issues|Limit frame rate to 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/hitman_series/hitman_contracts_opengl_issues</ref>|fix=
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{{--}} Not all OpenGL effects have been restored.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues fixed==
 
 
===Game doesn't save===
 
===Game doesn't save===
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{{Fixbox|description=Create the Save folder|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=371890450</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Create {{folder|{{P|game}}\Save}} if it doesn't exist yet|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=371890450</ref>|fix=
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# Go to {{code|{{p|game}}}}.
 
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# Make a new folder and name it "Save".
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Jerky/Uneven mouse movement===
 
===Jerky/Uneven mouse movement===
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{{Fixbox|description=Add a line to HitmanContracts.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-01-28}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit {{file|HitmanContracts.ini}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-01-28}}</ref>|fix=
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# Open {{code|{{p|game}}\HitmanContracts.ini}}.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and open {{file|HitmanContracts.ini}}.
 
# Add the line <code>UseDirectInputMouse 1</code>.
 
# Add the line <code>UseDirectInputMouse 1</code>.
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# Save the file.
 
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}}
 
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===When using anything that zooms the circle that should be representative of your sight is blacked out===
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Lower post filter|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 
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Some users reported that this can be fixed by lowering the "post filter" that is for modern graphics cards.
 
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}}
 
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===Can not finish the second level (Meat King) without crashing (Using a Radeon Graphics Card)===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Update drivers|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 
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Update your drivers.
 
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}}
 
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===Black Screen===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Update drivers|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 
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Update your drivers.
 
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}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Mute music|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 
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Try to mute the in-game music -some users have reported this fixed their problem.
 
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}}
 
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===Whenever the player dies, the screen goes all white and stays that way===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable post filtering|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 
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Try turning off post filtering.
 
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}}
 
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===Loud background effects (like wind)===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable EAX|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 
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Disable EAX in sound options.
 
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}}
 
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===Game runs in slow motion===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/hitman_series/hitman_contracts_opengl_issues</ref>|fix=
 
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# Open {{code|{{p|game}}\HitmanContracts.ini}}.
 
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#Change {{code|StartUpperPos '''2,2'''}} to {{code|StartUpperPos '''0,0'''}}
 
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#Add {{code|Window 1}} to the end of the ini file on a separate line.
 
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#Save your changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game crashes in some integrated Intel Graphics cards===
 
===Game crashes in some integrated Intel Graphics cards===
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/247430/discussions/0/558746088964416094/</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP (SP3)|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/247430/discussions/0/558746088964416094/</ref>|fix=
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# Right click {{code|{{p|game}}\HitmanContracts.exe}}.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
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#Go to {{code|properties}}
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# Turn on Windows XP (SP3) compatibility mode in the {{file|Hitman.exe}} properties.
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#Click on {{code|Compatibility}} tab.
 
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#Enable compatibility mode & set it to Windows XP SP3.
 
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}}
 
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===High frame rate issues===
 
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{{ii}} The physics and logic of the game are linked to 60 FPS, so playing at high fps can cause problems.
 
−
 
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60FPS |ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix=
 
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* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
 
−
}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Vsync (Enabled by default) not working on Windows10|fix=
 
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{{ii}} Vsync is enabled by default, but in Windows 10 it does not work because the Vsync of DirectX 8 in Windows 10 is broken.
 
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# Download the [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9].
 
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# Copy <code>D3D8.DLL</code> from the folder to the game install directory and set the monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz.
 
 
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|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|opengl versions        = true
 
|opengl versions        = true
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|opengl notes          = Support is buggy and incomplete.{{cn|date=2022-07-11|reason=}}
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|opengl notes          = OpenGL version has serious problems with in-game graphics.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fiery soul|date=2023-04-25|comment=Primitive lighting, no rays at light sources, characters do not cast shadows, reflections on wet surfaces and decals are missing or visible through objects, no reflections in all mirrors, videos and cutscenes are not displayed.}}</ref>
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
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}}
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 +
===Enable OpenGl effects in the Direct3D rendered===
 +
{{--}} Certain graphical effects are only available when using Direct3D whilst others only available with OpenGL.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=66087|title=Vogons Forum}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916062024/http://www.hitmanforum.com/t/rain-effects-missing/16209|title=Hitman Forum}}</ref>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Restore the raindrop, fog, and water effects|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=774821#p774821|title=Vogons Forum|date=2022-06-21}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open <code>hitmancontracts.exe</code> with a HEX editor.
 +
# Find the 1st hex string <code>53 6A 18 53 50 FF 92 FC 00 00 00</code>.
 +
# Replace it with <code>90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90</code>.
 +
# Find the 2nd hex string <code>6A 00 6A 18 6A 00 50 FF 92 FC 00 00 00</code>.
 +
# Replace it with <code>90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90</code>.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} Not all OpenGL effects have been restored.
 +
{{ii}} A pre-made version of this fix is available [http://dege.fw.hu/temp/HitmanContracts_d3d_raindrop_patch.zip here]. 2nd hex string still needs to be replaced manually.
 +
{{ii}} Restores the raindrop effect in most levels along with other effects.
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 01:59, 25 April 2023

Hitman: Contracts
Hitman: Contracts cover
Developers
IO Interactive
Publishers
Former Eidos Interactive
Former Sold-Out Software
Former Square Enix
Current IO Interactive
Russia Noviy Disk[1]
Engines
Glacier
Release dates
Windows April 20, 2004
Reception
Metacritic 74
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
Series Hitman
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Hitman: Contracts on HowLongToBeat
Hitman: Contracts on IGDB
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Hitman: Contracts guide on StrategyWiki
Hitman: Contracts on MobyGames
Hitman: Contracts on Wikipedia
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Hitman
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

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM 5 DRM.
Windows
Retail
DRM-free
 The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free.
Windows
Amazon.com
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Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Windows
The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enabled by default.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch v1.74 is the latest retail patch.
Steam version is v1.75 and comes with widescreen support.

Unofficial Patch

Adds bug fixes and general improvements.
Works only on the english version.
See the comment by GuyFawkesGaming for compatibility with the widescreen fix.

Character Overhaul

Retextures Agent 47 and other characters in higher quality.
Adds the uncensored textures from the remastered version.[2]

Skip intro videos

Skip intro[3]
  1. Go to <path-to-game> and open HitmanContracts.ini.
  2. Find the line DefaultScene=AllLevels\Logos.gms and replace it with DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\HitmanContracts.ini[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/247430/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/247430/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.[4]

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Vert- in Steam version.[5] See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Vert- in Steam version.[5] See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
See Widescreen resolution or the WSGF entry.
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Force in GPU control panel for better results.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Nvidia users can force AA using Nvidia Profile Inspector. 0x000020C0 for MSAA and 0x000000C0 for SGSSAA. Ensure the AA fix is enabled.[6]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Vsync does not work when running the game on Windows 10. To fix it, use Widescreen fix.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
The game doesn't run properly at higher than 60 frame rates. See High frame rate issues

Widescreen resolution

Steam version supports widescreen (including 4K Ultra HD) natively, but it features a problematic Vert- FOV change, as well as stretching game graphics.[5]
Widescreen fix (Hor+)[7]
  1. Download Widescreen fix for Hitman: Contracts, unzip it and copy the contents to <path-to-game>.
  2. Open the video driver control panel. In the Adjust Desktop Size and Position section, set the Scaling option to Full-screen.
  3. (Optional) If you want to change the resolution, go to <path-to-game>\scripts\. Open h3.ini and edit the Width and Height values.

Notes

Correct widescreen aspect ratio while maintaining the original vertical field of view (FOV).
Vsync is working and enabled by default.
Ability to limit the frame rate through the video driver control panel (60 FPS limit is recommended).
Ability to add anti-aliasing via SMAA, FXAA shaders in ReShade (DirectX 9 converter is already included in this fix).
Fully stable solution with no crashes or graphics bugs.
It is strongly recommended not to change the in-game graphics settings such as resolution to avoid conflicts.

Windowed

Enable windowed mode[5]
  1. Go to <path-to-game> and open HitmanContracts.ini.
  2. Add Window 1 on a new line.
  3. Change StartUpperPos 2,2 to StartUpperPos 0,0.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller supports only with Xpadder.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Controller supports only with Xpadder.
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Sound settings.
Sound settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output, based on Windows speaker settings.[8]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
No option to disable it.
EAX support
EAX 3.[9]
Royalty free audio
May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Retail and steam only. Patch for the GOG release here.
German
Retail and steam only.
Hungarian
Fan translation, download.
Italian
Retail and steam only.
Japanese
Retail only.
Polish
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Brazilian Portuguese
DVD Game release (CD Editora, 2009).
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish
Retail and steam only.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Hitman: Contracts.
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.

Issues fixed

High frame rate issues

The physics and logic of the game are linked to 60 FPS, so playing at high fps can cause significant problems.
Limit the Framerate to 60 FPS[10]
  1. Apply the Widescreen fix.
  2. Set max frame rate to 60 FPS in the video driver control panel or other software limiters.

Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10

Apply the Widescreen fix[11]

Game runs in slow motion

Limit frame rate to 60 FPS[12]

Game doesn't save

Create <path-to-game>\Save if it doesn't exist yet[13]

Jerky/Uneven mouse movement

Edit HitmanContracts.ini[14]
  1. Go to <path-to-game> and open HitmanContracts.ini.
  2. Add the line UseDirectInputMouse 1.

Game crashes in some integrated Intel Graphics cards

Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP (SP3)[15]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Turn on Windows XP (SP3) compatibility mode in the Hitman.exe properties.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8 Requires DirectX 9.0 to be installed.
OpenGL
OpenGL version has serious problems with in-game graphics.[16]
Shader Model support 1.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Enable OpenGl effects in the Direct3D rendered

Certain graphical effects are only available when using Direct3D whilst others only available with OpenGL.[17][18]
Restore the raindrop, fog, and water effects[19]
  1. Open hitmancontracts.exe with a HEX editor.
  2. Find the 1st hex string 53 6A 18 53 50 FF 92 FC 00 00 00.
  3. Replace it with 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90.
  4. Find the 2nd hex string 6A 00 6A 18 6A 00 50 FF 92 FC 00 00 00.
  5. Replace it with 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90.

Notes

Not all OpenGL effects have been restored.
A pre-made version of this fix is available here. 2nd hex string still needs to be replaced manually.
Restores the raindrop effect in most levels along with other effects.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio DirectSound3D

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98SE/ME 2000/XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon equivalent Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or AMD Athlon XP equivalent
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) GeForce 2
32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.0 compatible 		GeForce 3
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0b compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 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%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Hitman. Контракты - last accessed on 2023-02-18
  2. ↑ Hitman Forums - last accessed on 2022-07-10
  3. ↑ Verified by User:Fiery soul on 2023-04-24
  4. ↑ Hitman: Contracts - SteamDB Depot Changelog - last accessed on 2020-09-12
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2018-03-23
  6. ↑ https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=5457050&postcount=4024
  7. ↑ A complete widescreen fix for Hitman Contracts | Nexus Mods
  8. ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
  9. ↑ Killer EAX® ADVANCED HD™ Audio in Hitman Contracts™ - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)
  10. ↑ Verified by User:Fiery soul on 2023-04-24
  11. ↑ Verified by User:Fiery soul on 2023-04-24
  12. ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/hitman_series/hitman_contracts_opengl_issues
  13. ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=371890450
  14. ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-01-28
  15. ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/247430/discussions/0/558746088964416094/
  16. ↑ Verified by User:Fiery soul on 2023-04-25
    Primitive lighting, no rays at light sources, characters do not cast shadows, reflections on wet surfaces and decals are missing or visible through objects, no reflections in all mirrors, videos and cutscenes are not displayed.
  17. ↑ Vogons Forum - last accessed on [unknown]
  18. ↑ Hitman Forum - last accessed on [unknown]
  19. ↑ Vogons Forum - last accessed on 2022-06-21