Difference between revisions of "Hitman 2: Silent Assassin"
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− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM free. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix.com/product/281196 | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix.com/product/281196 | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0081IOP8G | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0081IOP8G | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix (Vert-)}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix (Vert-)|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}} |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Edit {{file|Hitman2.ini}}. | # Edit {{file|Hitman2.ini}}. | ||
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# Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file. | # Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file. | ||
# Edit the {{code|Resolution}} line with the desired values. | # Edit the {{code|Resolution}} line with the desired values. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} 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 windowed mode disables v-sync and anti-aliasing. This can result in extremely high framerates that affect gameplay and break the in-game cutscenes. | ||
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===Fatal Error - Unable to create device=== | ===Fatal Error - Unable to create device=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}} |
# Open the configuration tool. | # Open the configuration tool. | ||
# Disable the Full Screen setting. | # Disable the Full Screen setting. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy steam.dll from the | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy steam.dll from the Steam folder and place it in the installation folder|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
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Revision as of 07:54, 16 February 2017
Developers | |
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IO Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Eidos Interactive | |
Engines | |
Glacier | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 1, 2002 |
Hitman | |
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Hitman: Codename 47 | 2000 |
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | 2002 |
Hitman: Contracts | 2004 |
Hitman: Blood Money | 2006 |
Hitman: Sniper Challenge | 2012 |
Hitman: Absolution | 2012 |
Hitman GO | 2015 |
Hitman | 2016 |
Hitman 2 | 2018 |
Hitman World of Assassination | 2021 |
General information
- Hitman Wiki
- Neoseeker Forums
- Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free. | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GOG.com | Version 1.01 uncensored. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- The Steam version (v1.02) is slightly censored (removed certain lines of dialog, alcohol references, and minor changes to certain disguises)[1]
- The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enable by default.
Version differences
- The GOG.com version is patched to work better on modern operating systems and it's the uncensored version 1.01.
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
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Some widescreen methods are reported to cause crashes at least on the Kirov Park Meeting level.[2][3]
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Spanish | subtitles and interface with a mod | |||
Italian | Available here. | |||
Polish | Retail and here. Retail only translation available. | |||
Russian | Not available in the Steam version. |
Issues fixed
Game is displayed in-between screens
- The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
Instructions |
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Fatal Error - Unable to create device
Instructions |
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Crash To Desktop (Steam)
Instructions |
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Failed to find Steam
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Black screen during the cutscenes
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | |
OpenGL | 1.4 | |
Shader Model support | 1.4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Interface | FreeType |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/6850/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/0/540737414654109085
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-10-26
- Radio tower area is prone to crashing.
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