Difference between revisions of "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow"
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{{ii}} Latest patch is automatically downloaded by [http://patches.ubi.com/splinter_cell_pandora_tomorrow/scpt_upgradelauncher_setup.exe SC:PT Updater Launcher], or standalone patches can be downloaded directly [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1078-tom-clancys-splinter-cell-pandora-tomorrow-patches/ here]. All patches are available from ubisoft [http://patches.ubi.com/splinter_cell_pandora_tomorrow/ here] (if you get a "403 Forbidden" error, simply try again). | {{ii}} Latest patch is automatically downloaded by [http://patches.ubi.com/splinter_cell_pandora_tomorrow/scpt_upgradelauncher_setup.exe SC:PT Updater Launcher], or standalone patches can be downloaded directly [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1078-tom-clancys-splinter-cell-pandora-tomorrow-patches/ here]. All patches are available from ubisoft [http://patches.ubi.com/splinter_cell_pandora_tomorrow/ here] (if you get a "403 Forbidden" error, simply try again). | ||
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===HD Textures from the PS3 version=== | ===HD Textures from the PS3 version=== | ||
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+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= | ||
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+ | # Go to [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#sc this site] and hit the small arrow on the right of the Download button for a direct download link in the drop down list. | ||
+ | #* Alternatively, download {{file|SplinterCell.WidescreenFix.zip}} after going to the [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/sc GitHub release page]. | ||
+ | # Extract the {{code|system}} folder to {{p|game}}. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{++}} FOV is automatically adjusted to resolution. | ||
+ | {{++}} Removes HUD stretching and moves HUD elements to the edge of the screen. | ||
+ | {{ii}} When launching the game a window may appear asking to download the latest version and dgVoodoo 2 which is required to fix some [[#Use dgVoodoo2 with default buffer shadows|rendering issues]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
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+ | {{ii}} Use either this or ''ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix'' or the FOV will be too wide. | ||
{{ii}} Custom FOV and {{term|Hor+}} work ''only'' if applied '''before''' creating a new profile. | {{ii}} Custom FOV and {{term|Hor+}} work ''only'' if applied '''before''' creating a new profile. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Rendering issues on modern PCs=== | ===Rendering issues on modern PCs=== | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Due to relying on now-obsolete functionality in Nvidia GPUs, the default "buffer" shadows are broken on modern hardware. This impacts gameplay as many light sources such as searchlights become invisible but can still trigger alarms. |
{{--}} Sea and water may flicker in some maps. | {{--}} Sea and water may flicker in some maps. | ||
{{--}} Torchlight doesn't work in multiplayer. | {{--}} Torchlight doesn't work in multiplayer. | ||
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+ | ====Use dgVoodoo2==== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download dgVoodoo2 from the [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2 official website]. | ||
+ | # Extract the contents to the folder of your choice. | ||
+ | # Open {{File|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and click the <code>DirectX</code> tab. | ||
+ | # Under <code>Videocard</code> select <code>GeForce 4 Ti 4800</code> from the drop-down menu. | ||
+ | # Select <code>256 MB</code> from the <code>VRAM</code> drop-down menu. | ||
+ | # Click <code>Apply</code> and <code>OK</code> at the bottom of the dgVoodoo 2 application window. | ||
+ | # Copy <code>D3D8.dll</code> file from <code>dgVoodoo2\MS\</code> folder to <code>{{p|game}}\system</code> folder. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires dgVoodoo2 2.53 or later (included in the newest version of ''ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix''). | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 12:19, 28 December 2021
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Shanghai | |
Ubisoft Annecy | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 23, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
IGDB | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person, First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Europe, Middle East, North America |
Series | Splinter Cell |
Splinter Cell | |
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Subseries of Tom Clancy | |
Splinter Cell | 2003 |
Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow | 2004 |
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory | 2005 |
Splinter Cell: Double Agent | 2006 |
Splinter Cell: Conviction | 2010 |
Splinter Cell: Blacklist | 2013 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Shadows, water and torchlight may not render correctly on modern PCs (see Issues fixed).
- Online multiplayer is no longer functional.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Later re-released in the Ultimate Splinter Cell Collection. This version is DRM-free.
- Not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Latest patch is automatically downloaded by SC:PT Updater Launcher, or standalone patches can be downloaded directly here. All patches are available from ubisoft here (if you get a "403 Forbidden" error, simply try again).
HD Textures from the PS3 version
Instructions[3] |
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Notes
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Skip intro videos
Instructions[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\offline\system[Note 2] <path-to-game>\online\system[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\offline\Save[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See ThirteenAG's Widescreen Hack. | ||
Multi-monitor | See ThirteenAG's Widescreen Hack. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See ThirteenAG's Widescreen Hack. Works with any resolution as long as it is a native resolution of the monitor, including 32:9 aspect ratios. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See ThirteenAG's Widescreen Hack. Does not work with DSR. 4k has to be the native resolution of the tv or monitor for it to work with the hack. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 200 FPS. |
Widescreen resolution
Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[3] |
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
Edit SplinterCell2User.ini[4] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Edit SplinterCell2.ini[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Modify driver profile[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Force MSAA using dgVoodoo 2[3] |
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Notes
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Force SMAA using ReShade[3] |
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Notes
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit SplinterCell2.ini[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | See Mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | Cutscenes can't be skipped with controller, need to manually press ↵ Enter to begin/end a mission. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse acceleration
- Mouse acceleration is present whenever you equip/shoulder your weapon, as well as during aiming.
Edit ESetting.ini[3] |
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Controller support
- This fix makes XInput controllers somewhat compatible (menus can be navigated without a mouse, however cutscenes can't be skipped with a controller).
Go to <path-to-game>\offline\system |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Voice, music, ambient and SFX. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1[5] | |
Subtitles | Only in-game subtitles for the OPSAT dialogue, not available in cutscenes, except for Polish version, which also adds subtitles to every dialogue in-game. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3.0[6] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Local Retail only, patch for other releases here. | |||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Polish | Local retail only, patch For other releases here. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
Rendering issues on modern PCs
- Due to relying on now-obsolete functionality in Nvidia GPUs, the default "buffer" shadows are broken on modern hardware. This impacts gameplay as many light sources such as searchlights become invisible but can still trigger alarms.
- Sea and water may flicker in some maps.
- Torchlight doesn't work in multiplayer.
Use dgVoodoo2
Use dgVoodoo2[3] |
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Notes
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Experimental fix[citation needed] |
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Enabling EAX Advanced HD
- Users may be unable to enable EAX Advanced HD in the in-game audio options, as the selection is greyed out.
Use Creative ALchemy[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Use DSOAL |
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Issues unresolved
Cutscenes crashing
- Cutscenes at any random point will crash with a "General protection fault!" error
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound3D | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE, ME, 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon |
Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | 2.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce FX ATI Radeon 9800 128 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]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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).
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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Verified by User:Antrad on February 27, 2018
- ↑ Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow | WSGF
- ↑ Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow - SoundBlaster.com
- ↑ Deadly Hide & Seek in Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® Pandora Tomorrow™ - SoundBlaster.com