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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Silent Hunter 2 - Cover.jpg | |cover = Silent Hunter 2 - Cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|silent-hunter-ii|71}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|silent-hunter-ii|71}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle combat }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Silent Hunter }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Silent Hunter }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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|igdb = silent-hunter-ii | |igdb = silent-hunter-ii | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 5353 |
|wikipedia = Silent Hunter II | |wikipedia = Silent Hunter II | ||
|winehq = 3300 | |winehq = 3300 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The game can connect in multiplayer to the game ''[[Destroyer Command]]'' for PvP fighting of submarines versus destroyers. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1207658770|silent_hunter}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658770|silent_hunter}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2}}; the installer is also DRM-protected | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | silent_hunter_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | silent_hunter_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 58aeae0b4e01650e298b4567 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 58aeae0b4e01650e298b4567 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | [https:// | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is v1.1, and introduces multiplayer mode and bug fixes: [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3734/7/30844 English and German] | [http://patches.ubi.com/silent_hunter_2/silent_hunter_2_v1.1_fr.exe French] | [http://www.gry-online.pl/S030.asp?ID=1116 Polish]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Ultimation\SilentHunterII|{{p|game}}\Sim\Config.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|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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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/788-silent-hunter-ii-deutsch-patch/ download for GOG.com release]. | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/788-silent-hunter-ii-deutsch-patch/ download for GOG.com release]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Multiplayer requires [[#Patches|patch 1.1]]. | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = | |local play = | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
| − | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = Windows dedicated server software included in <code>{{p|game}}\Dedicated Server</code>. |
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
| − | |self-hosting notes = | + | |self-hosting notes = |
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2022-12-03|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|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 = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = QuickTime for Windows | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = Version 7; distributed with GOG.com version | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.ubi.com/en-GB/Faqs/000005952/What-are-the-Minimum-Requirements-for-Silent-Hunter-2-1364549884257|title=Official system requirements from publisher's website|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|minOS = 95, 98, ME | |minOS = 95, 98, ME | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Ultimation | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 6, 2001 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 71 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | World War II |
| Series | Silent Hunter |
 |
|
| Silent Hunter | |
|---|---|
| Silent Hunter | 1996 |
| Silent Hunter II | 2001 |
| Destroyer Command | 2002 |
| Silent Hunter III | 2005 |
| Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific | 2007 |
| Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic | 2010 |
Silent Hunter II is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person vehicle combat game in the Silent Hunter series.
The game can connect in multiplayer to the game Destroyer Command for PvP fighting of submarines versus destroyers.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SafeDisc 2 DRM[Note 1]; the installer is also DRM-protected | |
|
| GOG.com | |
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| Ubisoft Store | |
Included with Ubisoft+. | |
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v1.1, and introduces multiplayer mode and bug fixes: English and German | French | Polish.
Game data
External general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Ultimation\SilentHunterII[Note 2] <path-to-game>\Sim\Config.ini[Note 3] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Ubisoft Connect | [3] |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Maximum available resolution is 800x600.[4] Menu is always rendered at 640x480. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound effects, music, voice audio and movie. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Retail only. | |||
| German | Retail only; download for GOG.com release. | |||
| Polish | Retail only. |
Network
- Multiplayer requires patch 1.1.
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 6 | |||
| Online play | 6 | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | Windows dedicated server software included in <path-to-game>\Dedicated Server. |
|
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 1040-1080, 1140-1190, 2010, 3000-3006 |
| UDP | 1040-1080, 1140-1190, 2010, 3000-3006 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 | [5] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | QuickTime for Windows | Version 7; distributed with GOG.com version |
System requirements
| Windows[6] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | Intel Pentium III 600 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 3D Video Card 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-18
- ↑ https://support.ubi.com/de-de/Faqs/000008319/Keine-h%C3%B6heren-Aufl%C3%B6sungen-als-800x600-1364549981839
- ↑ Verified by User:Eddmanx on 2022-12-03
- ↑ Official system requirements from publisher's website - last accessed on May 2023