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Difference between revisions of "Sniper Elite V2"

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{{Stub}}
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{{disambig|the original release|the remastered release|[[Sniper Elite V2 Remastered]]}}
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{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Sniper Elite V2 cover.png
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|developers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rebellion Developments}}
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|publishers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games|Retail}}
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|engines      =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Asura}}
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|release dates=
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 4, 2012}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sniper-elite-v2|66}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sniper-elite-v2|67}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | FPS, Shooter, Stealth, TPS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Europe, Historical, World War II }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Sniper Elite }}
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|steam appid  = 63380
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|steam appid side = 210562,222021,210561,63398,63399
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|gogcom id    =
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|official site= https://rebellion.com/games/sniper-elite-v2/
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|hltb        = 8679
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|strategywiki = Sniper Elite V2
 +
|mobygames    = sniper-elite-v2
 +
|wikipedia    = Sniper Elite V2
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|winehq      = 14140
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|license      = commercial
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}}
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 +
{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
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|current state    =
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 +
}}
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/63380/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | sniper-elite/sniper-elite-v2 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 63380 | Steam | Bundled with [[Sniper Elite V2 Remastered]]. <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/212411/apps/|title=SteamDB|date=21st, December 2023}}</ref> |  | Windows }}
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}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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 +
==Monetization==
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Kill Hitler + 2 Rifles |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| The Landwehr Canal Pack |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| The Neudorf Outpost Pack |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| St. Pierre |  | Windows }}
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}}
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 +
==Essential improvements==
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===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\FMV}}.
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# Delete or rename {{file|rebellion.bik}}.
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}}
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 +
==Game data==
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{{Image|Sniper Elite V2 General.png|In-game general settings.}}
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 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SniperV2\settings.ini}}
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}}
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 +
===Save game data location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SniperV2\PC_ProfileSaves}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
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|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    = unknown
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        = Syncs save games.
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 +
}}
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 +
==Video==
 +
{{Image|SniperEliteV2 settings.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sniper-elite-v2/en
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|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 +
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 +
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
 +
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= Proper {{Term|Hor+}} in-game. {{Term|Letterbox}} menus with aspect ratio narrower than 16:9.
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|multimonitor              = true
 +
|multimonitor notes        =
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = HUD not optimised for this type of display.
 +
|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          =
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|fov                        = true
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|fov notes                  =
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or add <code>-subwindow</code> in [[Glossary:Command line arguments|launch options]].
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  = The game natively scales resolution with window size, so any fullscreen windowed borderless app works perfectly.
 +
|anisotropic                = true
 +
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
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|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = Low to high Post AA and up to 4x [[SSAA]].
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                =
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|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =
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|120 fps                    = limited
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|120 fps notes              = Enemy NPCs may get stuck behind doors at high frame rates. Use <code>-hz=###</code> parameter for higher refresh rates.
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  =
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|color blind                = true
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|color blind notes          =
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}}
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==Input==
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{{Image|Sniper Elite V2 General Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}}
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{{Image|Sniper Elite V2 Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}}
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{{Image|Sniper Elite V2 Gamepad Layout.png|The gamepad layout for the game.}}
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          =
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|acceleration option      = true
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|acceleration option notes = Mouse acceleration enabled by default. Can be disabled under '''Keyboard and Mouse''' settings.
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = true
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = XInput controllers
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|full controller          = true
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = false
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = true
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = false
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= false
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = false
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
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 +
==Audio==
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{{Image|Sniper Elite V2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
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{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    =
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|surround sound          = true
 +
|surround sound notes    =
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|subtitles                = true
 +
|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = false
 +
|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
 +
|eax support notes        =
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
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}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = Fan translation, [http://lajti.hu/l/hu/letoltesek/download/2-magyaritasok/13-sev2-hun #1], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/sniper-elite-v2/3907 #2].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Indonesian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by [https://igtcid.blogspot.com IGTC Team], [https://igtcid.blogspot.com/2016/09/sniper-elite-v2-indonesia-patch.html download].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://www.centraldetraducoes.net.br/2012/05/traducao-do-sniper-elite-v2-pc.html Translation.]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
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|local play players  =
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|local play modes    =
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|local play notes    =
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|lan play            = false
 +
|lan play players    =
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|lan play modes      =
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|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  = 12
 +
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
 +
|online play notes    = 2 player co-op.
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
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}}
  
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{{infobox
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{{Network/Connections
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|cover          = SniperEliteV2.png
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|matchmaking        = true
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|developer      = [[Wikipedia:Rebellion_Developments|Rebellion]]
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|matchmaking notes  = Co-op only
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|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Rebellion_Developments|Rebellion]]
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|p2p                = true
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|engine        = [http://www.mobygames.com/game-group/3d-engine-asura Asura]
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|p2p notes          =  
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|release dates  = 4 May 2012
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|dedicated          = true
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|steam         = 63380
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|dedicated notes    =  
−
|gog            =  
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|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes = For dedicated, install Dedicated Server under <code>Tools</code> in the Steam client.
 +
|direct ip         = hackable
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|direct ip notes    = Use the <code>Connect [IP]:[PORT]</code> command in the console.
 
}}
 
}}
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Sniper Elite V2 was released in May 2012 and developed by [[Wikipedia:Rebellion_Developments|Rebellion]]. It is a reboot of the 2005 game [[Sniper Elite]].
 
  
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==Issues and Fixes==
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{{Network/Ports
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==Video Settings==
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|tcp  = 27002
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{{VideoSettings
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|udp  = 27100, 27001, 27003
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<!-- 4:3 (Standard) -->
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|upnp = unknown
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|4-3=true
 
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|4-3_notes=Resolutions from 800x600.
 
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<!-- 16:9 (Widescreen) -->
 
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|16-9=true
 
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|16-9_notes=Resolutions from 1280x720.
 
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<!--Multi-Monitor -->
 
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|multimonitor=false
 
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|multimonitor_notes=
 
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<!--Anisotropic Filtering -->
 
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|anisotropic=true
 
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|anisotropic_notes= 'Off' and increments from 2 to 16 as options.
 
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<!--Anti-Aliasing -->
 
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|antialiasing=true
 
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|antialiasing_notes='Off', 'Low' 'Medium' & 'High' options.
 
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<!--Windowed -->
 
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|windowed=false
 
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|windowed_notes=
 
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<!--Borderless Fullscreen Windowed -->
 
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|fullscreen=false
 
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|fullscreen_notes=
 
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<!--Field of View (FOV) -->
 
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|fov=false
 
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|fov_notes=
 
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<!--Vertical Sync -->
 
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|vsync=true
 
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|vsync_notes=Toggle-able in Display options.
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Look at the "Ports" section of the Dedicated Server Readme file for proper port forwarding instructions
  
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==System Requirements==
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==VR support==
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{{SysReq
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{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/10/sniper-elite-v2.html Helix Mod: Sniper Elite V2].
 +
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/sniper-elite-2-and-3/#post-187909 here].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Connectivity Issues===
 +
Some users have reported an inability to connect to some or all multiplayer servers.<ref>http://sniperelitev2.com/Forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=790</ref> The developers are aware of this issue and the next patch will reportedly fix some of the problems, most notably the fact that connecting to a dedicated server means you are subsequently unable to connect to a P2P server.
 +
 
 +
===Crash after a kill===
 +
Reportedly the game crashes after a kill in some instances.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206055333/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2684935 Crashing every time I kill someone - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
 +
 
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===Zooming control issue===
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Sometimes the zoom controls will cause the scope zoom to zoom in and out continuously.<ref>http://sniperelitev2.com/Forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=778</ref>
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Mouse disabled in menus===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Close the Raptr program before running the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206055307/http://forum.sniperelite3.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=704#post6754|title=Mouse not working in menu's? - Support - The Official Sniper Elite Series Community Board|date=2023-06-04}} (archived)</ref>|fix=
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}}
 +
 
 +
===Window focus issues===
 +
{{ii}} Some users report that after alt-tabbing from the game in Windows 7/8, refocusing the window and then clicking the mouse will defocus the window again, making the game unplayable after pressing {{key|Alt|Tab}}.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set the game's [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] to Windows XP SP3 and/or disable desktop composition.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/80600/why-is-my-sniper-elite-v2-auto-minimizing-after-alt-tab|title=Why is my Sniper Elite V2 Auto-minimizing after "Alt-Tab"? - Arqade|date=2023-06-04}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Refresh rate issues===
 +
{{ii}} Issues can occur with the game's fixed refresh rate when using a monitor with a higher or lower refresh rate.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=If using an Nvidia graphics card, use the [http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=88933 Refresh Rate Patcher]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206055325/http://forum.sniperelite3.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=340|title=Resolution & Refresh Rate - Support - The Official Sniper Elite Series Community Board|date=2023-06-04}} (archived)</ref>|fix=
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===Low performance===
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{{ii}} This appears to be caused by the game process priority being set to 'low'.
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{{Fixbox|description=Set the game's process priority to "high" in the [[Task Manager]]|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518145502/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2684473#post30610410 Way to help with FPS drop and Stutter - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
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==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS = Microsoft Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) or Windows 7 [Windows XP is NOT supported]
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|recOS = Windows 7
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|minOS   = Vista SP2, 7
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|minproc = Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Intel Pentium D 3GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200)
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|minCPU  = Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Intel Pentium D 3 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200)
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|recproc = Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Intel Pentium D 3GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200) or better
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|minRAM  = 2 GB
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|minmem = 2 GB
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|minHD    = 10 GB
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|recmem = 4 GB
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|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
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|minHD = 10 GB free
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|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
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|minGPU1 = Microsoft DirectX 10.0 compatible graphics card with (NVIDIA GeForce 8800 series)
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|minDX    = 10
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|minGPU2 = Microsoft DirectX 10.0 compatible graphics card with (ATI Radeon HD 3870)
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|minVRAM  = 256 MB
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|minVRAM = 256 MB
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|recGPU1 = Microsoft DirectX 10.0 compatible graphics card with (NVIDIA GeForce 8800 series or better)
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|recOS    = 7
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|recGPU2 = Microsoft DirectX 10.0 compatible graphics card with (ATI Radeon HD 3870 or better)
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|recCPU  = Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Intel Pentium D 3 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200) or better
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|recVRAM = 512 MB - 1024 MB
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|recRAM  = 4 GB
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|reccont = Xbox 360 controller
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|recGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
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|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 series
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|recDX    =  
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|recVRAM = 1024 MB
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|reccont = [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]]
 
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==Websites==
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{{References}}
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[http://sniperelitev2.com/ Official Website]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:57, 21 December 2023

This page is for the original release. For the remastered release, see Sniper Elite V2 Remastered.

Sniper Elite V2
Sniper Elite V2 cover
Developers
Rebellion Developments
Publishers
Rebellion Developments
Retail 505 Games
Engines
Asura
Release dates
Windows May 4, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 66
IGDB 67
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres FPS, Shooter, Stealth, TPS
Art styles Realistic
Themes Europe, Historical, World War II
Series Sniper Elite
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Sniper Elite V2 on HowLongToBeat
Sniper Elite V2 on IGDB
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Sniper Elite V2 guide on StrategyWiki
Sniper Elite V2 on MobyGames
Sniper Elite V2 on Wikipedia
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Sniper Elite
Sniper Elite 2005
Sniper Elite V2 2012
Zombie Army (series)
Sniper Elite III 2014
Sniper Elite 4 2017
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered 2019
Sniper Elite VR 2021
Sniper Elite 5 2022

Sniper Elite V2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person FPS, shooter, stealth and TPS game in the Sniper Elite series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Origin (unavailable)
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Windows
Steam
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 Bundled with Sniper Elite V2 Remastered. [1]
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Kill Hitler + 2 Rifles
Windows
The Landwehr Canal Pack
Windows
The Neudorf Outpost Pack
Windows
St. Pierre
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Rename/delete file[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\FMV.
  2. Delete or rename rebellion.bik.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\SniperV2\settings.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63380/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\SniperV2\PC_ProfileSaves
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63380/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Syncs save games.

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Proper Hor+ in-game. Letterbox menus with aspect ratio narrower than 16:9.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 HUD not optimised for this type of display.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter or add -subwindow in launch options.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
The game natively scales resolution with window size, so any fullscreen windowed borderless app works perfectly.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Low to high Post AA and up to 4x SSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Enemy NPCs may get stuck behind doors at high frame rates. Use -hz=### parameter for higher refresh rates.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Color blind mode

Input

In-game general control settings.
In-game general control settings.
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
The gamepad layout for the game.
The gamepad layout for the game.

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

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation, #1, #2.
Italian
Indonesian
Fan translation by IGTC Team, download.
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Translation.
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
12 Versus, Co-op
2 player co-op.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Co-op only
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
For dedicated, install Dedicated Server under Tools in the Steam client.
Direct IP
Use the Connect [IP]:[PORT] command in the console.

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 27002
UDP 27100, 27001, 27003
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Look at the "Ports" section of the Dedicated Server Readme file for proper port forwarding instructions

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Sniper Elite V2.
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, see here.

Issues unresolved

Connectivity Issues

Some users have reported an inability to connect to some or all multiplayer servers.[2] The developers are aware of this issue and the next patch will reportedly fix some of the problems, most notably the fact that connecting to a dedicated server means you are subsequently unable to connect to a P2P server.

Crash after a kill

Reportedly the game crashes after a kill in some instances.[3]

Zooming control issue

Sometimes the zoom controls will cause the scope zoom to zoom in and out continuously.[4]

Issues fixed

Mouse disabled in menus

Close the Raptr program before running the game[5]

Window focus issues

Some users report that after alt-tabbing from the game in Windows 7/8, refocusing the window and then clicking the mouse will defocus the window again, making the game unplayable after pressing Alt+Tab ↹.
Set the game's compatibility mode to Windows XP SP3 and/or disable desktop composition.[6]

Refresh rate issues

Issues can occur with the game's fixed refresh rate when using a monitor with a higher or lower refresh rate.
If using an Nvidia graphics card, use the Refresh Rate Patcher[7]

Low performance

This appears to be caused by the game process priority being set to 'low'.
Set the game's process priority to "high" in the Task Manager[8]

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista SP2, 7 7
Processor (CPU) Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Intel Pentium D 3 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200) Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Intel Pentium D 3 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200) or better
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 3870
Nvidia GeForce 8800
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 10 compatible 		ATI Radeon HD 3870
Nvidia GeForce 8800 series
1024 MB of VRAM
Controller Xbox 360 Controller


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References