This page is for the 2002 game. For the 2018 game, see Hitman 2.
General information
- Neoseeker Forums
- Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- The Steam version (v1.02) 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 version is patched to work better on modern operating systems, and does not contain the changes done to the Steam version.
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
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Skip intro[4]
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- Open
<path-to-game>\Hitman2.ini.
- Set
DefaultScene=AllLevels/Logos.gms to DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms
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- 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
Save game data location
- 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.
Video
Game's configuration tool.
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Widescreen fix (Vert-)[6]
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- Download the DX8 to DX9 convertor and copy the contents to <path-to-game>.
- Open <path-to-game>\
Hitman2.ini and set the Antialias to 0.
- Edit the
Resolution line with the desired values.
- Add the following lines:
Window 1
StartUpperPos 0,0
Notes
- You can force anti-aliasing in the video driver control panel.
- Does not cause crashes or graphics bugs.
- Vsync is working and enabled by default.
- Compatible with FPS limitation via the video driver control panel or other software limiters.
- This fix decreases the vertical FOV in widescreen.
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- Other widescreen methods (Hor+) are reported to cause crashes on the 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.[7][8]
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Widescreen fix (Hor+)[citation needed]
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- Download Widescreen fix by nemesis2000.
- Extract
h2.7z or h2_enb.7z files to <path-to-game> (password=h2).
- Run
upx.bat for 1.01.[dubious – discuss]
- Edit
h2.ini to set the resolution and FOV multiplier.
Notes
- Works with 1.02 (support currently in beta, will launch with most but not all systems).
- Supported exe size: 2 838 528 bytes; 873 984 bytes.
- 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.
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Widescreen fix (Hor+ alternative)[9]
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- Download Hitman.2 - Widescreen-GOG.7z.
- Extract
hitman2.exe and Hitman2.ini to <path-to-game>.
- Open the appropriate
FOV folder and extract RenderD3D.dll to <path-to-game>.
- Edit
Hitman2.ini and set the Resolution setting to the appropriate one.
Notes
- Causes crashes on multiple levels.
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Input
Audio
| Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
| Separate volume controls |
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| Surround sound |
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Up to 7.0 output.[11] |
| Subtitles |
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| Closed captions |
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| Mute on focus lost |
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Always enabled. |
| EAX support |
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EAX 3 |
| Royalty free audio |
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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 |
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| German |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
| Hungarian |
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Fan translation, download. |
| Italian |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
| Japanese |
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Retail only. |
| Polish |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here (works only on v1.01). |
| Brazilian Portuguese |
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Fan translation, download. |
| Russian |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
| Spanish |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
VR support
Issues fixed
High frame rate issues
- 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.
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Limit the framerate to 60 FPS[12]
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- Disable anti-aliasing in the game settings.
- Download the DX8 to DX9 convertor and copy the contents to <path-to-game>.
- Set max frame rate to 60 FPS in the video driver control panel or other software limiters.
Notes
- You can force anti-aliasing in the video driver control panel.
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Game is displayed in-between screens
- The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
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Set window position[13]
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- Open <path-to-game>\
Hitman2.ini.
- Add
StartUpperPos 0,0 to the file.
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Game is not saving properly
Crash To Desktop (Steam)
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Fixing the Crash to Desktop[13]
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- Run the Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration on Steam version or <path-to-game>\
config.exe.
- Click "Reset all settings" and "Save and launch".
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Failed to find Steam (Steam)
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Launch the game through the Steam library[13]
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Copy Steam.dll from the Steam folder and place it in <path-to-game>[citation needed]
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Black screen during the cutscenes
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Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch[14]
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- Download the Hitman 2 Silent Assassin Windows 10 Patch.
- Unzip the files to <path-to-game>.
- Run the Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration on Steam version or <path-to-game>\
config.exe and disable P5 Glove.
- 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
- If you want antialiasing you can enable it in
dxwrapper.ini.
- Can be made compatible with nemesis2000's widescreen fix by renaming the fix's included dlls to .asi and enabling the setting
LoadPlugins in dxwrapper.ini. Alternatively could use Ultimate ASI Loader (which integrates Crosire's d3d8to9) by renaming dinput8.dll to d3d8.dll and adding the following to a global.ini file:
[GlobalSets]
UseD3D8to9=1
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Fullscreen mode[13]
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- Run the Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration on Steam version or <path-to-game>\
config.exe.
- Under the Graphics tab, check Fullscreen.
Notes
- This solution is not compatible with widescreen fixes.
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Trucks stuck in Hidden Valley mission
- When frame rates are high, the trucks in the Hidden Valley mission randomly stop moving.
Other information
API
| Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
| Direct3D |
8.1 |
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| OpenGL |
1.4 |
Support is buggy and incomplete.[citation needed] |
| Shader Model support |
1.1 |
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| Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
| Windows |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
| Interface |
FreeType |
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System requirements
| Windows |
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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
References
