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{{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|Former}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|Former}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|IO Interactive|Current}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/hitman2rus/|title=Hitman 2: Бесшумный убийца|date=2023-02-18}}</ref>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Glacier}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Glacier}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hitman-2-silent-assassin|rating}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hitman-2-silent-assassin|rating}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
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|gogcom id    = 1207659002
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659002
 
|hltb        = 4473
 
|hltb        = 4473
 +
|lutris      = hitman-2-silent-assassin
 
|strategywiki = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
 
|strategywiki = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
−
|mobygames    = hitman-2-silent-assassin
+
|mobygames    = 7369
 
|wikipedia    = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
 
|wikipedia    = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
 
|winehq      = 1375
 
|winehq      = 1375
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B07CLM5CY4 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B07CLM5CY4 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2790-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2790-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | hitman_2_silent_assassin | DRM-free | Version 1.01 uncensored. | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | hitman_2_silent_assassin | DRM-free | Version 1.01 | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6850 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6850 | Steam |Version 1.02| | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320115244/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/Hitman-2---Silent-Assassin/|title=Hitman 2 : Silent Assassin - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{--}} The Steam version (v1.02) is slightly censored (removed certain lines of dialog, alcohol references, and minor changes to certain disguises).<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/0/864951657813105569/ Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>
+
{{--}} The v1.02 version (some Retail re-releases and Steam) has some changes to the Gurdwara levels; removed certain lines of dialogue related to Sikh and Gurdwara mentions, alcohol references, graphics and model changes as well as minor changes to certain disguises.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/0/864951657813105569/|title=Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
−
{{ii}} The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enable by default.
+
{{ii}} The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enabled by default.
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
−
{{ii}} The [[GOG.com]] version is patched to work better on modern operating systems and it's the uncensored version 1.01.
+
{{ii}} The [[GOG.com]] release is patched to work better on modern operating systems, and does not contain the changes made in version 1.02.
  
 
===Demos===
 
===Demos===
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=<ref>[https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=8914&iTestingId=32266&sAllBugs WineHQ - Hitman: Contracts 1.174]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=8914&iTestingId=32266&sAllBugs|title=WineHQ - Hitman: Contracts 1.174|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Open {{code|{{p|game}}\Hitman2.ini}}.
+
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and open {{file|Hitman2.ini}}.
 
# Set <code>DefaultScene=AllLevels/Logos.gms</code> to <code>DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms</code>
 
# Set <code>DefaultScene=AllLevels/Logos.gms</code> to <code>DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms</code>
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1663221359 (Steam) Downgrading]===
+
===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1663221359 1.01 Version Steam Downgrade]===
−
{{ii}} Downgrades the steam 1.02 release to 1.01.
+
{{++}} Restores the original dialogue, models, graphics and behavior in the following Gurdwara missions: Temple City Ambush, The Death of Hannelore and Terminal Hospitality in the Steam version.
 +
{{ii}} Downgrades the Steam 1.02 release to 1.01 version.
 
{{ii}} Required for some language versions to work.
 
{{ii}} Required for some language versions to work.
−
{{++}} Removes censorship from the steam release.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync                      = always on
−
|vsync notes                = Always enabled in fullscreen mode.
+
|vsync notes                = Double Buffering.<br>Vsync does not work when running the game on Windows 10. See the [[#Vsync_doesn.27t_work_on_Windows_10|Vsync fix]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
−
{{--}} Some widescreen methods are reported to cause crashes on the [http://hitman.wikia.com/wiki/Kirov_Park_Meeting/Walkthrough Kirov Park Meeting] level, specifically in the cathedral tower and around the radio tower. The crashes can be prevented by avoiding those areas and using the car bombs to complete the mission instead.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/0/540737414654109085</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-10-26|comment=Radio tower area is prone to crashing.}}</ref>
+
{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref=|fix=
−
 
+
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2787-hitman-2-silent-assassin-widescreen-fix/ Widescreen fix for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin], unzip it and copy the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
+
# (Optional) To change the resolution, go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\scripts\}}, open {{file|h2.ini}} and change the {{code|Width}} and {{code|Height}} values.
−
# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#h2 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000].
+
# (Optional) If you set the resolution to lower than your display's resolution, open the video driver control panel and set the scaling to fullscreen or maintain aspect ratio.
−
# Extract {{file|h2.7z}} or {{file|h2_enb.7z}} files to {{p|game}} ''(password=h2)''.
 
−
# Run {{file|upx.bat}} for 1.01.{{dubious|date=2022-02-19|reason=I've noticed that some of his fixes have that file but is required only for GOG versions.}}
 
−
# Edit {{file|h2.ini}} to set the resolution and FOV multiplier.
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} Works with 1.02 (support currently in beta, will launch with most but not all systems).
+
{{++}} Correct widescreen aspect ratio while maintaining the original vertical field of view (FOV).
−
{{ii}} Supported exe size: 2 838 528 bytes; 873 984 bytes.
+
{{ii}} It is recommended not to change the in-game resolution setting to avoid conflicts.
−
{{ii}} Set LOD_Distance_Multiplier to 1.0 and Draw_Distance to 1.2 in order to avoid crashes.
 
−
{{++}} LOD distance and draw distance is also adjustable.
 
−
{{--}} Disables built-in Vsync. Use ENB's DX8 to DX9 API converter and extract 'h2_enb' in the game directory to re-enable Vsync.
 
−
 
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}} alternative)|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-2-silent-assassin Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
+
===Combining the Widescreen fix with [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 8|dgVoodoo 2]]===
−
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1471-hitman-2-silent-assassin-fov-fix/ Hitman.2 - Widescreen-GOG.7z].
+
{{Fixbox|description=Specify the path to the dgVoodoo 2 dll|ref=|fix=
−
# Extract {{file|hitman2.exe}} and {{file|Hitman2.ini}} to {{p|game}}.
+
# Apply the '''Widescreen fix'''.
−
# Open the appropriate {{code|FOV}} folder and extract {{code|RenderD3D.dll}} to {{p|game}}.
+
# Open {{file|d3d8.ini}}, find {{code|RealDllPath}}, and change {{code|AUTO}} to {{code|scripts\d3d8.dll}}.
−
# Edit {{file|Hitman2.ini}} and set the {{code|Resolution}} setting to the appropriate one.
+
# Copy over dgVoodoo 2's {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|scripts}}.
−
 
+
'''Note:'''
−
'''Notes'''
+
{{ii}}{{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} can be in either folder.
−
{{--}} Causes crashes on multiple levels.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Vert-}})|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix=
+
===Too small UI elements at higher resolutions===
−
# Open {{code|{{p|game}}\Hitman2.ini}}.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set a lower game resolution and force a higher one with dgVoodoo 2|ref=|fix=
−
# Add {{code|Window 1}} to the file.
+
#'''A.''' If using the widescreen fix, go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\scripts}}, open {{file|h2.ini}} and change the resolution to 1280x720.<br>'''B.''' If not, pick a resolution in the game's configurator that offers a UI size you like, e.g. 1024x768.
−
# Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file.
+
#'''A.''' If using the widescreen fix, use [[#Combining_the_Widescreen_fix_with_dgVoodoo_2|this method]] to apply dgVoodoo 2.<br>'''B.''' If not, simply apply [[DgVoodoo_2#DirectX_8|dgVoodoo 2]].
−
# Edit the {{code|Resolution}} line with the desired values.
+
#Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, go to the {{code|DirectX}} tab, and in the {{code|Resolution}} box select your desired high resolution.
−
 
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{--}} This fix decreases the vertical FOV in widescreen.
 
−
{{--}} Running the game in windowed mode disables v-sync and anti-aliasing. This can result in extremely high framerates that affect gameplay and break the in-game cutscenes.
 
−
{{--}} Running the game in OpenGL instead of Direct3D will cap the frame rate at 60 frames per second, but may result in graphical glitches such as untextured character models in some levels.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
−
|controller support        = false
+
|controller support        = hackable
−
|controller support notes  =  
+
|controller support notes  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2820-hitman-2-controller-fix/ Hitman 2 SA Controller Support].
−
|full controller          = false
+
|full controller          = hackable
−
|full controller notes    =  
+
|full controller notes    = See above. This fix gives the game near 100% parity with the Ps2/Xbox versions.
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = hackable
−
|controller sensitivity notes=  
+
|controller sensitivity notes= When the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2820-hitman-2-controller-fix/ above] fix is applied the "mouse speed" option in control setup will control the analog stick's sensitivity.
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = hackable
−
|xinput controllers notes  =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2820-hitman-2-controller-fix/ Hitman 2 SA Controller Support]
 
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
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|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support notes        = EAX 3
 
|eax support notes        = EAX 3
 +
|royalty free audio      = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes = Various in-game areas use licensed music.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. An AM3D "DieselPower" audio engine for the game is available [https://web.archive.org/web/20100113044513/http://www.am3d.com/63a68361-b990-4ef3-a6ab-88e32a84a554.W5Doc here].
 
{{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. An AM3D "DieselPower" audio engine for the game is available [https://web.archive.org/web/20100113044513/http://www.am3d.com/63a68361-b990-4ef3-a6ab-88e32a84a554.W5Doc here].
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Italian
+
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only.
 +
|fan      = false
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Retail version, [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/329-hitman-2-silent-assassin-italian-translation/ download].
+
  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2753199449 here].
 
  |fan      = false
 
  |fan      = false
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/hitman-2-silent-assassin/642 Fan translation]
+
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/hitman-2-silent-assassin download].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/329-hitman-2-silent-assassin-italian-translation/ here].
 +
|fan      = false
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |notes    = Retail only.
−
  |fan      =
+
  |fan      = false
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Local retail only. For digital versions download [https://mega.nz/file/zxESHbQQ#9DIKwSdK_07atemakOL05dhxbrN6urTpX9HsY7Rt-Hw this] (works only on v1.01).
+
  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2510-hitman-2-silent-assassin-polish-translation here].
−
  |fan      = true
+
  |fan      = false
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = hackable
 
|subtitles = hackable
−
|notes    = Unofficial translation; [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-hitman-2-silent-assassin-para-portugues-brasil/ download.]
+
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-hitman-2-silent-assassin-para-portugues-brasil/ download].
 
|fan      = true
 
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Retail version, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=575394003 download].
+
  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=575394003 here].
 
  |fan      = false
 
  |fan      = false
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Retail version, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=357848042 download].
+
  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=357848042 here].
 
  |fan      = false
 
  |fan      = false
 
}}
 
}}
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|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D,Z3D
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D,Z3D
−
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.6]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/hitman-2-silent-assasin/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/hitman-2-silent-assasin/ vorpx forum].
+
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo 2]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/hitman-2-silent-assasin/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/hitman-2-silent-assasin/ vorpx forum].
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Error and/or crash after accessing the in-game graphics settings===
 +
{{ii}}After accessing the in-game graphics settings, attempting to play a mission will throw an error message and/or crash the game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2023-10-23|comment=}}</ref>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Exit the game and launch it again.|ref=|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Manually change the settings through {{file|Hitman2.ini}}.|ref=|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
  
−
===Game is displayed in-between screens===
+
===Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10===
−
{{ii}} The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
+
{{ii}} The built-in Vsync requires a wrapper to function on Windows 10 and later.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Set window position|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-09-07}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the built-in wrapper of the [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen fix]]|ref=|fix=
−
# Open {{code|{{p|game}}\Hitman2.ini}}.
+
* Open {{file|dxwrapper.ini}}, find {{code|D3d8to9}} and change {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}.
−
# Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file.
+
* Find {{code|EnableD3d9Wrapper}} and change {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Crash To Desktop (Steam)===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use the standalone d3d8to9|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|description=Fixing the Crash to Desktop|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
+
{{ii}}Redundant when using the Widescreen fix.
−
# Find '''Hitman 2: Silent Assassin''' in your Steam Library
+
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9].
−
# Right-click the game name.
+
# Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}.
−
# Click <code>Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration</code>
 
−
# Click "Reset all settings"  and click "Save and launch".
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Failed to find Steam (Steam)===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 8|dgVoodoo 2]] by itself, or [[#Combining_the_Widescreen_fix_with_dgVoodoo_2|combine it with the Widescreen Fix]].
−
{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game through the Steam library|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
+
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Copy Steam.dll from the Steam folder and place it in {{p|game}}|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
+
===High frame rate issues===
 +
{{ii}} Frame rates above 60 will cause NPCs to be more sensitive than intended and may affect path finding. Game is still playable at 144 fps, but issues may arise if attempting to play through a level with perfect stealth.
  
−
===Black screen during the cutscenes===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10|Vsync fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA|title=Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
* Set the display's refresh rate to 60 Hz.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description= [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate]] to 60 FPS or lower|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA|title=Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
{{--}} Both Nvidia and AMD control panels cannot cap the frame rate, unless a wrapper is applied.
 +
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch|ref=<ref>https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Hitman-2-Silent-Assassin</ref>|fix=
+
===Game is displayed in-between screens===
−
# Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/wiki-attachments/raw/master/dxwrapper/Games/Hitman%202%20Silent%20Assassin/hitman2-fix.zip Hitman 2 Silent Assassin Windows 10 Patch].
+
{{ii}} The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
−
# Unzip the files to {{p|game}}.
 
−
# Disable F5 Glove from the Game Configuration (<code>config.exe</code>).
 
−
# Set the Texture Filter to 'trilinear' and Anti-Aliasing to 'Off' in the Graphics Options in the game if needed.
 
−
# Set refresh rate on 60hz
 
−
{{ii}} If you want antialiasing you can enable it in <code>dxwrapper.ini</code>.
 
−
{{ii}} Can be made compatible with nemesis2000's widescreen fix by renaming the fix's included dlls to ''.asi'' and enabling the setting <code>LoadPlugins</code> in ''dxwrapper.ini''. Alternatively could use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader] (which integrates Crosire's [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9 d3d8to9]) by renaming ''dinput8.dll'' to ''d3d8.dll'' and adding the following to a ''global.ini'' file:
 
−
<pre>
 
−
[GlobalSets]
 
−
UseD3D8to9=1
 
−
</pre>
 
−
}}
 
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use (d3d8to9 on Windows10) and set monitor on 60hz.|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set window position|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-09-07}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}}} and open {{file|Hitman2.ini}}.
 +
# Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use DX8 to DX9 enb convertor|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
+
===Game is not saving properly===
−
# Download the newest [http://enbdev.com/download_convertor_dx8todx9.htm DX8 to DX9 convertor].
+
{{Fixbox|description=Create {{folder|{{P|game}}\Save}} if it doesn't exist yet|ref={{cn|date=2023-01-23|reason=}}|fix=
−
# Place it in a folder with the game.
 
−
# Set refresh rate on 60hz
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Limiting the frame rate|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
+
===Crash To Desktop (Steam)===
−
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Limit FPS|Frame Rate (FPS)]] for instructions on how to limit the frame rate. Keep in mind, that this is DirectX 8 based game and some solutions may not work out of the box.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Fixing the Crash to Desktop|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
 +
# Run the '''Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration''' on Steam version or {{folder|{{P|game}}\}}{{file|config.exe}}.
 +
# Click "Reset all settings" and "Save and launch".
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Fullscreen mode|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
+
===Failed to find Steam (Steam)===
−
# Run the '''Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration''' on [[Steam]] or <code>{{p|game}}\config.exe</code>
+
{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game through the Steam library|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
−
# Under the '''Graphics''' tab, check '''Fullscreen'''.
 
−
 
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{--}} This solution is not compatible with the first two widescreen solutions.
 
−
}}
 
  
−
===High frame rate issues===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Copy {{file|Steam.dll}} from the Steam folder and place it in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fiery soul|date=2023-04-25|}}</ref>}}
−
{{ii}} Frame rates above 60 fps will cause NPCs to be more sensitive than intended and may affect pathing timing. Game is still playable at 144 fps, but issues may arise if attempting to play through a level with perfect stealth.
 
−
{{ii}} Very high frame rates will cause a "slow motion" effect in-game. Extremely high frame rate (above 1024 FPS) will freeze character movement and break in-game cutscenes, which can make it impossible to load the opening level.<ref name="Sui" />
 
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60FPS |ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix=
+
===Black screen during the cutscenes===
−
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
 
−
}}
 
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Vsync (Enable by default) not working on Windows10|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#High_frame_rate_issues|High frame rate fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fiery soul|date=2023-04-25|}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{ii}}The game uses vsync enable by default but in windows 10 it does not work because the game uses Directx 8 and the vsync of directx 8 in windows10 is broken
 
−
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases ] d3d8to9.
 
−
# Copy D3D8.DLL from the folder to the game install directory and set monitor on 60hz.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Trucks stuck in Hidden Valley mission===
 
===Trucks stuck in Hidden Valley mission===
 
{{ii}}When frame rates are high, the trucks in the Hidden Valley mission randomly stop moving.
 
{{ii}}When frame rates are high, the trucks in the Hidden Valley mission randomly stop moving.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Limit frame rate to 60FPS.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA|date=2021-11-09}}</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#High_frame_rate_issues|High frame rate fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA|title=Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
 
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Vsync (Enable by default) not working on Windows10|fix=
 
−
{{ii}}The game uses vsync enable by default but in windows 10 it does not work because the game uses Directx 8 and the vsync of directx 8 in windows10 is broken
 
−
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases ] d3d8to9.
 
−
# Copy D3D8.DLL from the folder to the game install directory and set monitor on 60hz.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
+
|direct3d versions      = 8
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
−
|opengl versions        = 1.4
+
|opengl versions        =  
−
|opengl notes          = Support is buggy and incomplete.
+
|opengl notes          =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
−
|shader model versions  = 1.1
+
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==The OpenGL renderer==
 +
{{--}}There is no environment bump-mapping compared to Direct3D.
 +
{{--}}Not compatible with the Widescreen fix.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Manually edit the game settings file|ref=|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|Hitman2.ini}}.
 +
# Locate {{code|DrawDll}} and change its value to {{code|RenderOpenGL.dll}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 11:39, 6 April 2024

This page is for the 2002 game. For the 2018 game, see Hitman 2.

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin cover
Developers
IO Interactive
Publishers
Former Eidos Interactive
Former Square Enix
Current IO Interactive
Russia Noviy Disk[1]
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Engines
Glacier
Release dates
Windows October 1, 2002
Reception
Metacritic 87
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Stealth
Art styles Realistic
Themes Asia, Contemporary, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan
Series Hitman
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Hitman
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

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is a singleplayer first-person and third-person stealth game in the Hitman series.

General information

Neoseeker Forums
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM 4 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
 Version 1.01
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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 Version 1.02
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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 [2]
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Windows
The v1.02 version (some Retail re-releases and Steam) has some changes to the Gurdwara levels; removed certain lines of dialogue related to Sikh and Gurdwara mentions, alcohol references, graphics and model changes as well as minor changes to certain disguises.[3]
The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enabled by default.

Version differences

The GOG.com release is patched to work better on modern operating systems, and does not contain the changes made in version 1.02.

Demos

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch v1.01 is the latest patch available. English, French, and German versions of the patch are available.

Skip intro videos

Skip intro[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game> and open Hitman2.ini.
  2. Set DefaultScene=AllLevels/Logos.gms to DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms

1.01 Version Steam Downgrade

Restores the original dialogue, models, graphics and behavior in the following Gurdwara missions: Temple City Ambush, The Death of Hannelore and Terminal Hospitality in the Steam version.
Downgrades the Steam 1.02 release to 1.01 version.
Required for some language versions to work.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Hitman2.ini[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 2]
Maximum of 99 save files.
Save states contain system information. Loading a mid-mission save file from a different computer or operating system may result in severe broken game timing.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Added on September 11, 2020.[5]

Video

Game's configuration tool.
Game's configuration tool.
Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Only 4:3 aspect ratio with maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 supported by default. See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
See Widescreen resolution.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x MSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Double Buffering.
Vsync does not work when running the game on Windows 10. See the Vsync fix.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
High frame rate affects game logic and can also prevent certain levels from launching. See High frame rate issues.

Widescreen resolution

Widescreen fix (Hor+)
  1. Download Widescreen fix for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, unzip it and copy the contents to <path-to-game>.
  2. (Optional) To change the resolution, go to <path-to-game>\scripts\, open h2.ini and change the Width and Height values.
  3. (Optional) If you set the resolution to lower than your display's resolution, open the video driver control panel and set the scaling to fullscreen or maintain aspect ratio.

Notes

Correct widescreen aspect ratio while maintaining the original vertical field of view (FOV).
It is recommended not to change the in-game resolution setting to avoid conflicts.

Combining the Widescreen fix with dgVoodoo 2

Specify the path to the dgVoodoo 2 dll
  1. Apply the Widescreen fix.
  2. Open d3d8.ini, find RealDllPath, and change AUTO to scripts\d3d8.dll.
  3. Copy over dgVoodoo 2's d3d8.dll to scripts.

Note:

dgVoodoo.conf and dgVoodooCpl.exe can be in either folder.

Too small UI elements at higher resolutions

Set a lower game resolution and force a higher one with dgVoodoo 2
  1. A. If using the widescreen fix, go to <path-to-game>\scripts, open h2.ini and change the resolution to 1280x720.
    B. If not, pick a resolution in the game's configurator that offers a UI size you like, e.g. 1024x768.
  2. A. If using the widescreen fix, use this method to apply dgVoodoo 2.
    B. If not, simply apply dgVoodoo 2.
  3. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe, go to the DirectX tab, and in the Resolution box select your desired high resolution.

Input

Control settings.
Control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Use Hitman 2 SA Controller Support.
Full controller support
See above. This fix gives the game near 100% parity with the Ps2/Xbox versions.
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
When the above fix is applied the "mouse speed" option in control setup will control the analog stick's sensitivity.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Use Hitman 2 SA Controller Support
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Tracked motion controllers
Essential Reality P5[6]
Button/gesture prompts
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.[7]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Always enabled.
EAX support
EAX 3
Royalty free audio
Various in-game areas use licensed music.
May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. An AM3D "DieselPower" audio engine for the game is available here.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Retail only.
German
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Hungarian
Fan translation, download.
Italian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Japanese
Retail only.
Polish
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Hitman 2: Silent Assassin.
vorpX
G3D, Z3D
User created profile, requires dgVoodoo 2, see profile introdution.
Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.

Issues unresolved

Error and/or crash after accessing the in-game graphics settings

After accessing the in-game graphics settings, attempting to play a mission will throw an error message and/or crash the game.[8]
Exit the game and launch it again.
Manually change the settings through Hitman2.ini.

Issues fixed

Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10

The built-in Vsync requires a wrapper to function on Windows 10 and later.
Apply the built-in wrapper of the Widescreen fix
  • Open dxwrapper.ini, find D3d8to9 and change 0 to 1.
  • Find EnableD3d9Wrapper and change 0 to 1.
Use the standalone d3d8to9
Redundant when using the Widescreen fix.
  1. Download d3d8to9.
  2. Copy d3d8.dll to <path-to-game>.
Use dgVoodoo 2 by itself, or combine it with the Widescreen Fix.

High frame rate issues

Frame rates above 60 will cause NPCs to be more sensitive than intended and may affect path finding. Game is still playable at 144 fps, but issues may arise if attempting to play through a level with perfect stealth.
Apply the Vsync fix[9]
  • Set the display's refresh rate to 60 Hz.
Cap the frame rate to 60 FPS or lower[10]
Both Nvidia and AMD control panels cannot cap the frame rate, unless a wrapper is applied.

Game is displayed in-between screens

The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
Set window position[11]
  1. Go to <path-to-game> and open Hitman2.ini.
  2. Add StartUpperPos 0,0 to the file.

Game is not saving properly

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

Crash To Desktop (Steam)

Fixing the Crash to Desktop[11]
  1. Run the Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration on Steam version or <path-to-game>\config.exe.
  2. Click "Reset all settings" and "Save and launch".

Failed to find Steam (Steam)

Launch the game through the Steam library[11]
Copy Steam.dll from the Steam folder and place it in <path-to-game>[12]

Black screen during the cutscenes

Apply the High frame rate fix[13]

Trucks stuck in Hidden Valley mission

When frame rates are high, the trucks in the Hidden Valley mission randomly stop moving.
Apply the High frame rate fix[14]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

The OpenGL renderer

There is no environment bump-mapping compared to Direct3D.
Not compatible with the Widescreen fix.
Manually edit the game settings file
  1. Open Hitman2.ini.
  2. Locate DrawDll and change its value to RenderOpenGL.dll.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Interface FreeType

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, 2000, ME XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 450 MHz Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 192 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 800 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		32 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 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 2: Бесшумный убийца - last accessed on 2023-02-18
  2. ↑ Hitman 2 : Silent Assassin - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  3. ↑ Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ WineHQ - Hitman: Contracts 1.174 - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ↑ Hitman 2: Silent Assassin - SteamDB Depot Changelog - last accessed on 2020-09-12
  6. ↑ LGR Oddware - Essential Reality P5 Glove - last accessed on 2021-07-06
  7. ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Eddmanx on 2023-10-23
  9. ↑ Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST - last accessed on May 2023
  10. ↑ Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST - last accessed on May 2023
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-09-07
  12. ↑ Verified by User:Fiery soul on 2023-04-25
  13. ↑ Verified by User:Fiery soul on 2023-04-25
  14. ↑ Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST - last accessed on May 2023