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{{disambig|the 2002 game|the 2018 game|[[Hitman 2]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Hitman 2 Silent Assassin cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Hitman 2 Silent Assassin cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|Former}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|Former}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|IO Interactive|Current}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/hitman2rus/|title=Hitman 2: Бесшумный убийца|date=2023-02-18}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Glacier}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Glacier}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1, 2002}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|hitman-2-silent-assassin|87}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hitman-2-silent-assassin|rating}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
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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            | Stealth}}
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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            | Asia, Contemporary, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Hitman}}
 
|steam appid  = 6850
 
|steam appid  = 6850
|gogcom page  = hitman_2_silent_assassin
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|gogcom id    = 1207659002
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|hltb        = 4473
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|lutris      = hitman-2-silent-assassin
 
|strategywiki = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
 
|strategywiki = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
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|mobygames    = 7369
 
|wikipedia    = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
 
|wikipedia    = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
 
|winehq      = 1375
 
|winehq      = 1375
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|license      = commercial
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}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =
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|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Hitman}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://hitman.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Hitman Wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/367/ Neoseeker Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/367/ Neoseeker Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.hitmanforum.com/c/hitman-silent-assassin Hitman 2: Silent Assassin]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.hitmanforum.com/c/hitman-silent-assassin Hitman 2: Silent Assassin]
{{GOG.com links|hitman_2_silent_assassin|hitman_series|for game series}}
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{{GOG.com links|1207659002|hitman_series|for game series}}
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=234 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM free. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix.com/product/281196 | unknown | | | Windows }}
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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| Amazon.com | B0081IOP8G | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B07CLM5CY4 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00LLJAJO6 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-HSA | GamersGate | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2790-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 105624 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | hitman_2_silent_assassin | DRM-free | Version 1.01 | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG | hitman_2_silent_assassin | DRM-free | Version 1.01 uncensored. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6850 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 6850 | Steam |Version 1.02| | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320115244/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/Hitman-2---Silent-Assassin/|title=Hitman 2 : Silent Assassin - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{--}} The Steam version (v1.02) is slightly censored (removed certain lines of dialog, alcohol references, and minor changes to certain disguises)<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/0/864951657813105569/ Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>
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{{--}} The v1.02 version (some Retail re-releases and Steam) 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.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/0/864951657813105569/|title=Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
{{ii}} The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enable by default.
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{{ii}} 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===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} The [[GOG.com]] version is patched to work better on modern operating systems and it's the uncensored version 1.01.
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{{ii}} The [[GOG.com]] release is patched to work better on modern operating systems, and does not contain the changes made in version 1.02.
  
 
===Demos===
 
===Demos===
* [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/452-hitman-2-silent-assassin-demo/ Demo]
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* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/452-hitman-2-silent-assassin-demo/ Demo]
* [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/453-hitman-2-silent-assassin-st-petersburg-demo/ St. Petersburg Demo]
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* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/453-hitman-2-silent-assassin-st-petersburg-demo/ St. Petersburg Demo]
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/451-hitman-2-silent-assassin-patch/ Patch v1.01] is the latest patch available. English, French, and German versions of the patch are available.
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/451-hitman-2-silent-assassin-patch/ Patch v1.01] is the latest patch available. English, French, and German versions of the patch are available.
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=8914&iTestingId=32266&sAllBugs|title=WineHQ - Hitman: Contracts 1.174|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Skip intro|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and open {{file|Hitman2.ini}}.
# Go to the installation folder.
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# Set <code>DefaultScene=AllLevels/Logos.gms</code> to <code>DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms</code>
# Open <code>Hitman2.ini</code> with a text editor.
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}}
# Find the following line and replace it with the this value.
 
  
<pre>DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms</pre>
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===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1663221359 1.01 Version Steam Downgrade]===
}}
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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.
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{{ii}} Downgrades the Steam 1.02 release to 1.01 version.
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{{ii}} Required for some language versions to work.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Hitman2.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Hitman2.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Maximum of 99 save files.
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{{ii}} 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.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = false
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes        = Added on September 11, 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/6850/history/?changeid=9442746|title=Hitman 2: Silent Assassin - SteamDB Depot Changelog|date=2020-09-12}}</ref>
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|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - launcher.png|Game's configuration tool.}}
 
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - launcher.png|Game's configuration tool.}}
 
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-2-silent-assassin
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-2-silent-assassin
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Only 4:3 aspect ratio with maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 supported by default. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x. Can make the game crash with 2x or more.{{CN|date=August 2015}}
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].
|vsync                      = false
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|upscaling                  = unknown
|vsync notes                = Always enabled in fullscreen mode.
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =  
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|vsync                      = always on
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|vsync notes                = Double Buffering.<br>Vsync does not work when running the game on Windows 10. See the [[#Vsync_doesn.27t_work_on_Windows_10|Vsync fix]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps                    = false
|120 fps notes              = Extremely high frame rate (above 1024 FPS) breaks in-game cutscenes.<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2015-08-08|comment=Tested by with MSI Afterburner (required memory modification).}}</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = High frame rate affects game logic and can also prevent certain levels from launching. See [[#High frame rate issues|High frame rate issues]].
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref=|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix (Vert-)}}
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2787-hitman-2-silent-assassin-widescreen-fix/ Widescreen fix for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin], unzip it and copy the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
# Edit {{file|Hitman2.ini}} in the installation folder.
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# (Optional) To change the resolution, go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\scripts\}}, open {{file|h2.ini}} and change the {{code|Width}} and {{code|Height}} values.
# Add {{code|Window 1}} to the file.
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# (Optional) If you set the resolution to lower than your display's resolution, open the video driver control panel and set the scaling to fullscreen or maintain aspect ratio.
# Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file.
 
# Edit the {{code|Resolution}} line with the desired values.
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix (Hor+)|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-2-silent-assassin Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | WSGF]</ref>}}
 
# See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-2-silent-assassin WSGF entry] for the game.
 
# Download the attachment from the page ({{file|Hitman.2 - Widescreen-GOG.zip}}).
 
# Extract {{file|hitman2.exe}} and {{file|Hitman2.ini}} to the installation folder.
 
# Open the appropriate {{code|FOV}} folder and extract {{code|RenderD3D.dll}} to the installation folder.
 
# Edit {{file|Hitman2.ini}} and set the {{code|Resolution}} setting to the appropriate one.
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{--}} Not compatible with the Steam version.
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{{++}} Correct widescreen aspect ratio while maintaining the original vertical field of view (FOV).
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{{ii}} It is recommended not to change the in-game resolution setting to avoid conflicts.
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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===Combining the Widescreen fix with [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 8|dgVoodoo 2]]===
{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix (Hor+ alternative)}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Specify the path to the dgVoodoo 2 dll|ref=|fix=
# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#h2 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000].
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# Apply the '''Widescreen fix'''.
# Extract {{file|h2.7z}} files to the installation folder ''(password=h2)''.
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# Open {{file|d3d8.ini}}, find {{code|RealDllPath}}, and change {{code|AUTO}} to {{code|scripts\d3d8.dll}}.
# Run {{file|upx.bat}} for GOG.com version of the game.
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# Copy over dgVoodoo 2's {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|scripts}}.
# Edit {{file|h2.ini}} to set the resolution.
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'''Note:'''
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{{ii}}{{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} can be in either folder.
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}}
  
'''Notes'''
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===Too small UI elements at higher resolutions===
{{ii}} Supported exe size: 2 838 528 bytes.
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{{Fixbox|description=Set a lower game resolution and force a higher one with dgVoodoo 2|ref=|fix=
{{--}} Not compatible with the Steam version.
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#'''A.''' If using the widescreen fix, go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\scripts}}, open {{file|h2.ini}} and change the resolution to 1280x720.<br>'''B.''' If not, pick a resolution in the game's configurator that offers a UI size you like, e.g. 1024x768.
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#'''A.''' If using the widescreen fix, use [[#Combining_the_Widescreen_fix_with_dgVoodoo_2|this method]] to apply dgVoodoo 2.<br>'''B.''' If not, simply apply [[DgVoodoo_2#DirectX_8|dgVoodoo 2]].
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#Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, go to the {{code|DirectX}} tab, and in the {{code|Resolution}} box select your desired high resolution.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - input settings.png|Control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - input settings.png|Control settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
|controller support        = false
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|touchscreen              = unknown
|controller support notes  =  
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|touchscreen notes        =
|full controller          = false
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|controller support        = hackable
|full controller notes    =  
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|controller support notes  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2820-hitman-2-controller-fix/ Hitman 2 SA Controller Support].
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|full controller          = hackable
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|full controller notes    = See above. This fix gives the game near 100% parity with the Ps2/Xbox versions.
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = hackable
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|controller sensitivity notes= When the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2820-hitman-2-controller-fix/ above] fix is applied the "mouse speed" option in control setup will control the analog stick's sensitivity.
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = hackable
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2820-hitman-2-controller-fix/ Hitman 2 SA Controller Support]
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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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               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= true
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|tracked motion controllers notes = [[Controller:Essential Reality P5|Essential Reality P5]]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOSmrpw89SI&t=221s|title=LGR Oddware - Essential Reality P5 Glove|date=2021-07-06}}</ref>
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - audio settings.png|Sound settings.}}
 
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - audio settings.png|Sound settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Always enabled.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Always enabled.
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
|eax support notes        = First EAX 3 game released.<ref>[http://www.head-fi.org/t/593050/the-nameless-guide-to-pc-gaming-audio-with-binaural-headphone-surround-sound/330#post_8194591 The Nameless Guide To PC Gaming Audio (with binaural headphone surround sound) - Page 23 - Head-Fi.org forums]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040224081047/http://eax.creative.com/gaming/hitman.asp Featured game: Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - EAX.CREATIVE.COM]</ref>
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|eax support notes        = EAX 3
 +
|royalty free audio      = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes = Various in-game areas use licensed music.
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.
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{{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. An AM3D "DieselPower" audio engine for the game is available [https://web.archive.org/web/20100113044513/http://www.am3d.com/63a68361-b990-4ef3-a6ab-88e32a84a554.W5Doc here].
  
 
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{{L10n|content=
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =  
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  |fan      = false
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = subtitles and interface with a mod
+
  |notes    = Retail only.
  |fan      =  
+
|fan      = false
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2753199449 here].
 +
  |fan      = false
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/hitman-2-silent-assassin download].
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Available [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/329-hitman-2-silent-assassin-italian-translation/ here].
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  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/329-hitman-2-silent-assassin-italian-translation/ here].
  |fan      =  
+
  |fan      = false
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only.
 +
  |fan       = false
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Retail and [http://muve.pl/digital/akcja/hitman-2-cichy-zabojca-pc-pl-digital/4984 here]. Retail only translation [http://www.portal24h.pl/pobierz/spolszczenia-gier/gi/hitman-2-silent-assassin-plprojekt/ available].
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  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2510-hitman-2-silent-assassin-polish-translation here].
  |fan      =  
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  |fan      = false
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-hitman-2-silent-assassin-para-portugues-brasil/ download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=575394003 here].
 +
|fan      = false
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=357848042 here].
 +
|fan      = false
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{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/2017/11/hitman-2-silent-assassin.html Helix Mod: Hitman 2: Silent Assassin].
 +
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D,Z3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo 2]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/hitman-2-silent-assasin/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/hitman-2-silent-assasin/ vorpx forum].
 +
|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==
 +
===Error and/or crash after accessing the in-game graphics settings===
 +
{{ii}}After accessing the in-game graphics settings, attempting to play a mission will throw an error message and/or crash the game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2023-10-23|comment=}}</ref>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Exit the game and launch it again.|ref=|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Manually change the settings through {{file|Hitman2.ini}}.|ref=|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Game is displayed in-between screens===
 
{{ii}} The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
 
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10===
{{Fixbox/fix|Set window position|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-09-07}}</ref>}}
+
{{ii}} The built-in Vsync requires a wrapper to function on Windows 10 and later.
# Edit {{file|Hitman2.ini}} in the installation folder.
+
 
# Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the built-in wrapper of the [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen fix]]|ref=|fix=
 +
* Open {{file|dxwrapper.ini}}, find {{code|D3d8to9}} and change {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}.
 +
* Find {{code|EnableD3d9Wrapper}} and change {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Fatal Error - Unable to create device===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use the standalone d3d8to9|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}}Redundant when using the Widescreen fix.
{{Fixbox/fix|Set windowed mode}}
+
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9].
# Open the configuration tool.
+
# Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}.
# Disable the Full Screen setting.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Crash To Desktop (Steam)===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 8|dgVoodoo 2]] by itself, or [[#Combining_the_Widescreen_fix_with_dgVoodoo_2|combine it with the Widescreen Fix]].
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Fixing the Crash to Desktop|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
 
# Find '''Hitman 2: Silent Assassin''' in your Steam Library
 
# Right-click the game name.
 
# Click <code>Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration</code>
 
# Ignore all the settings here and click save and launch.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Failed to find Steam===
+
===High frame rate issues===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} Frame rates above 60 will cause NPCs to be more sensitive than intended and may affect path finding. Game is still playable at 144 fps, but issues may arise if attempting to play through a level with perfect stealth.
{{Fixbox/fix|Launch the game through the Steam library|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
+
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10|Vsync fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA|title=Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
* Set the display's refresh rate to 60 Hz.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description= [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate]] to 60 FPS or lower|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA|title=Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Copy steam.dll from the steam directory and place it in your game directory|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
+
{{--}} Both Nvidia and AMD control panels cannot cap the frame rate, unless a wrapper is applied.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Black screen during the cutscenes===
+
===Game is displayed in-between screens===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
{{Fixbox/fix|Use DX8 to DX9 enb convertor|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
+
 
# Download the newest [http://enbdev.com/download_convertor_dx8todx9.htm DX8 to DX9 convertor].
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set window position|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-09-07}}</ref>|fix=
# Place it in a folder with the game.
+
# Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}}} and open {{file|Hitman2.ini}}.
 +
# Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Game is not saving properly===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Create {{folder|{{P|game}}\Save}} if it doesn't exist yet|ref={{cn|date=2023-01-23|reason=}}|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Crash To Desktop (Steam)===
{{Fixbox/fix|Limiting the frame rate|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Fixing the Crash to Desktop|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Limit FPS|Frame Rate (FPS)]] for instructions on how to limit the frame rate. Keep in mind, that this is DirectX 8 based game and some solutions may not work out of the box.
+
# Run the '''Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration''' on Steam version or {{folder|{{P|game}}\}}{{file|config.exe}}.
 +
# Click "Reset all settings" and "Save and launch".
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Failed to find Steam (Steam)===
{{Fixbox/fix|Fullscreen mode|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game through the Steam library|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
# Run the '''Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration''' on [[Steam]] or <code>{{p|game}}\config.exe</code>
 
# Under the '''Graphics''' tab, check '''Fullscreen'''.
 
  
'''Notes'''
+
{{Fixbox|description=Copy {{file|Steam.dll}} from the Steam folder and place it in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fiery soul|date=2023-04-25|}}</ref>}}
{{--}} This solution is not compatible with the first two widescreen solutions.
+
 
 +
===Black screen during the cutscenes===
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#High_frame_rate_issues|High frame rate fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fiery soul|date=2023-04-25|}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Trucks stuck in Hidden Valley mission===
{{Fixbox/fix|Set the renderer to OpenGL|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
+
{{ii}}When frame rates are high, the trucks in the Hidden Valley mission randomly stop moving.
# Go to the installation folder.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#High_frame_rate_issues|High frame rate fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA|title=Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# Open <code>Hitman2.ini</code> with a text editor.
 
# Change <code>DrawDll RenderD3D.dll</code> to <code>DrawDll RenderOpenGL.dll</code>
 
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} This solution is compatible with the Vert- widescreen solution.
 
{{--}} The OpenGL renderer may cause some visual glitches, some graphical settings will also be missing.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
+
|direct3d versions      = 8
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
|opengl versions        = 1.4
+
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  = 1.4
+
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==The OpenGL renderer==
 +
{{--}}There is no environment bump-mapping compared to Direct3D.
 +
{{--}}Not compatible with the Widescreen fix.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Manually edit the game settings file|ref=|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|Hitman2.ini}}.
 +
# Locate {{code|DrawDll}} and change its value to {{code|RenderOpenGL.dll}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 98, ME, XP
+
|minOS    = 98, 2000, ME
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
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|minDX    = 8.1
 
|minDX    = 8.1
  
|recOS    =  
+
|recOS    = XP
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
|recRAM  = 256 MB
+
|recRAM  = 192 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
|recDX    = 8.1
+
|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 11:39, 6 April 2024

This page is for the 2002 game. For the 2018 game, see Hitman 2.

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin cover
Developers
IO Interactive
Publishers
Former Eidos Interactive
Former Square Enix
Current IO Interactive
Russia Noviy Disk[1]
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Engines
Glacier
Release dates
Windows October 1, 2002
Reception
Metacritic 87
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Stealth
Art styles Realistic
Themes Asia, Contemporary, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan
Series Hitman
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin on HowLongToBeat
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin on IGDB
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin guide on StrategyWiki
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin on MobyGames
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin on Wikipedia
Hitman
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

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is a singleplayer first-person and third-person stealth game in the Hitman series.

General information

Neoseeker Forums
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM 4 DRM.
Windows
Retail
DRM-free
The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free.
Windows
Amazon.com
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Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Version 1.01
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Version 1.02
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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[2]
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Windows
The v1.02 version (some Retail re-releases and Steam) 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 release is patched to work better on modern operating systems, and does not contain the changes made in version 1.02.

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

Skip intro[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game> and open Hitman2.ini.
  2. Set DefaultScene=AllLevels/Logos.gms to DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms

1.01 Version Steam Downgrade

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

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Hitman2.ini[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 2]
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.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Added on September 11, 2020.[5]

Video

Game's configuration tool.
Game's configuration tool.
Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Only 4:3 aspect ratio with maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 supported by default. See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
See Widescreen resolution.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x MSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Double Buffering.
Vsync does not work when running the game on Windows 10. See the Vsync fix.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
High frame rate affects game logic and can also prevent certain levels from launching. See High frame rate issues.

Widescreen resolution

Widescreen fix (Hor+)
  1. Download Widescreen fix for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, unzip it and copy the contents to <path-to-game>.
  2. (Optional) To change the resolution, go to <path-to-game>\scripts\, open h2.ini and change the Width and Height values.
  3. (Optional) If you set the resolution to lower than your display's resolution, open the video driver control panel and set the scaling to fullscreen or maintain aspect ratio.

Notes

Correct widescreen aspect ratio while maintaining the original vertical field of view (FOV).
It is recommended not to change the in-game resolution setting to avoid conflicts.

Combining the Widescreen fix with dgVoodoo 2

Specify the path to the dgVoodoo 2 dll
  1. Apply the Widescreen fix.
  2. Open d3d8.ini, find RealDllPath, and change AUTO to scripts\d3d8.dll.
  3. Copy over dgVoodoo 2's d3d8.dll to scripts.

Note:

dgVoodoo.conf and dgVoodooCpl.exe can be in either folder.

Too small UI elements at higher resolutions

Set a lower game resolution and force a higher one with dgVoodoo 2
  1. A. If using the widescreen fix, go to <path-to-game>\scripts, open h2.ini and change the resolution to 1280x720.
    B. If not, pick a resolution in the game's configurator that offers a UI size you like, e.g. 1024x768.
  2. A. If using the widescreen fix, use this method to apply dgVoodoo 2.
    B. If not, simply apply dgVoodoo 2.
  3. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe, go to the DirectX tab, and in the Resolution box select your desired high resolution.

Input

Control settings.
Control settings.

Audio

Sound settings.
Sound settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output.[7]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Always enabled.
EAX support
EAX 3
Royalty free audio
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
Simplified Chinese
Retail only.
German
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Hungarian
Fan translation, download.
Italian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Japanese
Retail only.
Polish
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Hitman 2: Silent Assassin.
vorpX
G3D, Z3D
User created profile, requires dgVoodoo 2, see profile introdution.
Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.

Issues unresolved

Error and/or crash after accessing the in-game graphics settings

After accessing the in-game graphics settings, attempting to play a mission will throw an error message and/or crash the game.[8]
Exit the game and launch it again.
Manually change the settings through Hitman2.ini.

Issues fixed

Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10

The built-in Vsync requires a wrapper to function on Windows 10 and later.
Apply the built-in wrapper of the Widescreen fix
  • Open dxwrapper.ini, find D3d8to9 and change 0 to 1.
  • Find EnableD3d9Wrapper and change 0 to 1.
Use the standalone d3d8to9
Redundant when using the Widescreen fix.
  1. Download d3d8to9.
  2. Copy d3d8.dll to <path-to-game>.
Use dgVoodoo 2 by itself, or combine it with the Widescreen Fix.

High frame rate issues

Frame rates above 60 will cause NPCs to be more sensitive than intended and may affect path finding. Game is still playable at 144 fps, but issues may arise if attempting to play through a level with perfect stealth.
Apply the Vsync fix[9]
  • Set the display's refresh rate to 60 Hz.
Cap the frame rate to 60 FPS or lower[10]
Both Nvidia and AMD control panels cannot cap the frame rate, unless a wrapper is applied.

Game is displayed in-between screens

The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
Set window position[11]
  1. Go to <path-to-game> and open Hitman2.ini.
  2. Add StartUpperPos 0,0 to the file.

Game is not saving properly

Create <path-to-game>\Save if it doesn't exist yet[citation needed]

Crash To Desktop (Steam)

Fixing the Crash to Desktop[11]
  1. Run the Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration on Steam version or <path-to-game>\config.exe.
  2. Click "Reset all settings" and "Save and launch".

Failed to find Steam (Steam)

Launch the game through the Steam library[11]
Copy Steam.dll from the Steam folder and place it in <path-to-game>[12]

Black screen during the cutscenes

Apply the High frame rate fix[13]

Trucks stuck in Hidden Valley mission

When frame rates are high, the trucks in the Hidden Valley mission randomly stop moving.
Apply the High frame rate fix[14]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

The OpenGL renderer

There is no environment bump-mapping compared to Direct3D.
Not compatible with the Widescreen fix.
Manually edit the game settings file
  1. Open Hitman2.ini.
  2. Locate DrawDll and change its value to RenderOpenGL.dll.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Interface FreeType

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, 2000, ME
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 450 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 800 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/6850/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (6850) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Hitman 2: Бесшумный убийца - last accessed on 2023-02-18
  2. Hitman 2 : Silent Assassin - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  3. Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  4. WineHQ - Hitman: Contracts 1.174 - last accessed on May 2023
  5. Hitman 2: Silent Assassin - SteamDB Depot Changelog - last accessed on 2020-09-12
  6. LGR Oddware - Essential Reality P5 Glove - last accessed on 2021-07-06
  7. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  8. Verified by User:Eddmanx on 2023-10-23
  9. Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST - last accessed on May 2023
  10. Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST - last accessed on May 2023
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-09-07
  12. Verified by User:Fiery soul on 2023-04-25
  13. Verified by User:Fiery soul on 2023-04-25
  14. Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST - last accessed on May 2023