Difference between revisions of "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist"
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/splintercellblacklist/|title=Official website (Russian)|date=2023-07-31}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2.5|name=LEAD Engine|}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2.5|name=LEAD Engine|}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist|82}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist|82}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tom-clancy-s-splinter-cell-blacklist|78}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tom-clancy-s-splinter-cell-blacklist|78}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, First-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Stealth}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Africa, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Splinter Cell}} | ||
|steam appid = 235600 | |steam appid = 235600 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 12651 | ||
+ | |lutris = tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist | ||
+ | |mobygames = 62926 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist | |wikipedia = Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist | ||
|winehq = 15440 | |winehq = 15440 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.splintercell.com/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | {{--}} | + | |
− | + | |release history = | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game's online services were shut down on October 1, 2022.<ref name="UbiOnlineShutdownSep2022">{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/gameplay/article/decommissioning-of-online-services-for-older-ubisoft-games-october-2022-update/000102396|title=Decommissioning of online services for older Ubisoft games (October 2022 update)|date=2022-08-31}}</ref> The mobile app required to unlock some in-game upgrades is no longer available. Furthermore, the game now consistently crashes after 20-30 min unless started in offline mode - see [[#Game crashes without message after 20-30min|Game crashes without message after 20-30min]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/ | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/blog/features/port-reports/port-report-splinter-cell-blacklist-r61/ Port Report] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://splintercell.fandom.com/wiki/Splinter_Cell_Wiki Splinter Cell Wiki] |
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/235600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/235600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Ubisoft Connect | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1009-1 | Ubisoft Connect | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist | Ubisoft Connect | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist | Ubisoft Connect | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 235600 | Steam, Ubisoft Connect | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | tom-clancy/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist | Origin, | + | {{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 56c4948a88a7e300458b4822 | Ubisoft Connect | Included with {{Store feature|Ubisoft+}}. | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist | Ubisoft Connect | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | tom-clancy/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist | Origin, Ubisoft Connect | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM| | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Ubisoft Connect}}. |
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| High Power Pack | Included with Deluxe Edition. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| High Power Pack | Included with Deluxe Edition. | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is v1.03, but requires patches 1.01 and 1.02 to be installed first. They are available from [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619174202/https://support.ubi.com/en-gb/FAQ.aspx?platformid=9&brandid=249&productid=2732&faqid=kA030000000eZlVCAU Ubisoft's (archived) support page] and [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/57750/7/ Patches-Scrolls]. | |
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-01-30}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\data\Videos}}. |
− | |||
# Delete or rename {{file|Copyright.bik}}, {{file|Disclaimer.bik}}, {{file|ESRB.bik}}, {{file|Logo_Clancy_01.bik}}, {{file|Logo_MiddleWare_01.bik}}, {{file|Logo_Ubisoft.bik}}, and {{file|Logo_Ubisoft_Clancy.bik}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|Copyright.bik}}, {{file|Disclaimer.bik}}, {{file|ESRB.bik}}, {{file|Logo_Clancy_01.bik}}, {{file|Logo_MiddleWare_01.bik}}, {{file|Logo_Ubisoft.bik}}, and {{file|Logo_Ubisoft_Clancy.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = unknown |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = unknown |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = true |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | {{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | {{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = 75°. | + | |fov notes = 75°. Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/splintercellblacklist/mods/33 BlackList Fov Changer DX11]. Higher Fov will create some graphical glitches |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples, might not work on certain systems.<ref>https://imgur.com/a/ejHNGWC</ref> |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], up to 4x [[MSAA]], 2x2 Grid or 2x2 Rotated Grid [[SSAA]], and up to 4x [[TXAA]] (Nvidia only). |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = High frame | + | |120 fps notes = High frame rates can cause undesired side effects.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnA8qYZpWXg|title=Splinter Cell: Blacklist - Side effects of high frame rate|date=May 2023}}</ref> The multiplayer mode is capped at 60 FPS. See also [[#The game is stuck at 60 Hz|The game is stuck at 60 Hz]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable bloom|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable bloom|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|videoSettings.ini}} in a text editor. |
# Change <code>UseBloom=1</code> to <code>UseBloom=0</code>. | # Change <code>UseBloom=1</code> to <code>UseBloom=0</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|videoSettings.ini}} in a text editor. |
# Change <code>UseMotionBlur=1</code> to <code>UseMotionBlur=0</code>. | # Change <code>UseMotionBlur=1</code> to <code>UseMotionBlur=0</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}} | {{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | {{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = Negative Mouse Acceleration | + | |acceleration option notes = Negative Mouse Acceleration. Use [[#RAW_input|RInput]], or change <code>UseDIMouse=True</code> found in the <code>[Init]</code> section in {{file|{{p|game}}\src\system\Blacklist.ini}}. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = Separate sliders for 1st and 3rd person. | |mouse sensitivity notes = Separate sliders for 1st and 3rd person. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | File:Splinter Cell Blacklist Gamepad Layout Single Player.png|The gamepad layout for | + | File:Splinter Cell Blacklist Gamepad Layout Single Player.png|The gamepad layout for singleplayer/co-op. |
− | File:Splinter Cell Blacklist Gamepad Layout Multiplayer Spy.png|The gamepad layout for | + | File:Splinter Cell Blacklist Gamepad Layout Multiplayer Spy.png|The gamepad layout for multiplayer (Spy). |
− | File:Splinter Cell Blacklist Gamepad Layout Multiplayer Merc.png|The gamepad layout for | + | File:Splinter Cell Blacklist Gamepad Layout Multiplayer Merc.png|The gamepad layout for multiplayer (Merc). |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Language.png|In-game language settings.}} | {{Image|Splinter Cell Blacklist Language.png|In-game language settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and SFX only. | |separate volume notes = Music and SFX only. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Traditional Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = It is locked out of use by Ubisoft for unknown reasons. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Swedish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = Co-op: Fourth Echelon (4E) Missions only (2 players). | + | |online play notes = Online services shut down on October 1, 2022.<ref name="UbiOnlineShutdownSep2022"/><br/>Co-op: Fourth Echelon (4E) Missions only (2 players). |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|vorpx = true | |vorpx = true | ||
|vorpx modes = 2D | |vorpx modes = 2D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game.<br> | + | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game.<br>'''Note:''' Game is on official list but profile is not yet confirmed to be 3D. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game crashes without message after 20-30min=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-offline -offline_mode</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game does not launch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} When launching the game, there is a brief command prompt window that disappears, and the game does not launch. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move or delete Systemdetection.dll|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/235600/discussions/0/540741132112163950/#c3855581634404916466}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\src\SYSTEM}}. | ||
+ | # Move or delete {{file|Systemdetection.dll}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ===Display | + | ===Display mode resets to windowed every time=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|videoSettings.ini}} with a text editor. |
− | # Find and change | + | # Find and change {{code|WindowStyleFinal}} value to {{code|2}} for borderless mode or {{code|0}} for exclusive fullscreen. |
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
− | {{ii}} Launch the game via | + | {{ii}} Launch the game via Ubisoft Connect only to prevent Steam from restoring the value to {{code|1}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===The game is stuck at 60 Hz=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Edit videoSettings.ini|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/235600/discussions/0/846962626948759623/#c846963165427934012]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit videoSettings.ini|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/235600/discussions/0/846962626948759623/#c846963165427934012]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|videoSettings.ini}} |
− | # Find and change | + | # Find and change the {{code|MaxRefreshRate}} to the desired refresh rate. |
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Bad performance or unstable frame rate=== | ===Bad performance or unstable frame rate=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off video settings|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off video settings|ref=<ref>[https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/789157-Splinter-cell-black-list-low-fps-and-lag-fix?p=10190711&viewfull=1#post10190711 Splinter cell black list low fps and lag fix? | Forums]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|videoSettings.ini}} |
− | # Find and change | + | # Find and change the {{code|Occlusion_Off}} value to {{code|0}}. |
− | # For additional performance improvements, find and change | + | # For additional performance improvements, find and change {{code|UseMotionBlur}} value to {{code|0}}. |
# To ensure the changes take effect without the game overwriting it, set the file to read-only. | # To ensure the changes take effect without the game overwriting it, set the file to read-only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Correct Eyefinity settings in config files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/235600/discussions/0/846962626959603049/|title=Found possible crash fix|date=2020-09-29}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|videoSettings.ini}} | ||
+ | # Find and change the {{code|EyefinityMode}} value to {{code|0}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change DirectX version used for rendering to DX9|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2020-10-03}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Below are possible solutions to an error marked with offset {{code|00422c5c}} (DX11) or {{code|006be09c}} (DX9) in the Windows Event Viewer. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set firewall rules|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/nep7k/recommended/235600|title=ANOSMIA review|date=2020-10-03}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/235600/discussions/0/1846946102858815122/|title=Game is crashing? Here is the crash fix!|date=2020-10-03}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Edit firewall rules. | ||
+ | # Make sure that following applications can access the Internet: | ||
+ | #* {{file|{{p|game}}\src\SYSTEM\Blacklist_DX11_game.exe}} | ||
+ | #* {{file|{{p|game}}\src\SYSTEM\Blacklist_game.exe}} | ||
+ | #* {{file|{{p|game}}\src\SYSTEM\gu.exe}} | ||
+ | #* {{file|{{p|uPlay}}\upc.exe}} | ||
+ | #* {{file|{{p|uPlay}}\UplayWebCore.exe}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game as administrator|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2020-10-03|comment=Also might reduce issues, but doesn't always solve them.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Open Ubisoft Connect and switch it to Offline mode (this prevents online play)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2020-10-03}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Can | + | ===Can not switch to DirectX 9 mode=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install patch|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Set DirectX 9 in the video menus and exit the game. |
+ | # Restart the Ubisoft Connect client to prevent reverting to DirectX 11. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Can not connect to other players when purchased from different distribution platforms=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#Patches|latest patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331030244/https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/787183-PC-Version-Auto-Patch-Installer-Issue|title=PC Version: Auto-Patch Installer Issue <nowiki>|</nowiki> Forums|date=2024-02-25}} (archived)</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Offline save games no longer working=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/818188-Blacklist-save-s-gone-PC#2|title=Blacklist save's gone PC - Ubisoft forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Locate the Ubisoft Connect installation folder, usually found within {{file|Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher}}. | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|savegames\{{p|uid}}. | ||
+ | # Inside of it, sort the folders by date modified, and copy the most recent {{file|sc6_save.sav}} files from inside one of the folders (usually folder {{folder|91}}) to folder {{folder|449}}). | ||
+ | # Launch the game, the save game should be intact and working. Make a small change, purchase, gear customization to check whether or not it was successful. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Start the game in online mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331083017/https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/802926-Uplay-Offiline-Mode-Starts-the-game-from-beginning#6|title=Uplay Offiline Mode - Starts the game from beginning - Ubisoft forums|date=2024-02-25}} (archived)</ref>}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
− | + | ===Cannot connect with a friend in lobby=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually set firewall rules|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Deton24|date=2021-03-30|comment=Disabling other network adapters like Hamachi and Radmin VPN caused the OS to show firewall alert, which didn't happen immediately after game launch as normally supposed to. Previously I played the game on coop few years ago on the same system, and apparently the firewall rule for the game has had been deleted}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | }} | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable all network adapters other than the main Internet connection|ref=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3QvFGExQTk</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Above solution can fix connection problems and also cause the system to show firewall "allow access" alert if you didn't set the firewall rule manually already. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===High frame rate issues=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} The physics and logic of the game are linked to 60 FPS, so playing at high fps can cause problems. |
− | + | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the framerate]] to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ===RAW input=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use RInput|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://fearless-assassins.com/files/file/1656-rinput/ RInput] | ||
+ | # Run {{file|RInput.exe}} with the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] containing the name of the game's executable (i.e. {{code| "...\RInput 1.44\RInput.exe" Blacklist_DX11_game.exe}}). | ||
+ | {{ii}} Add {{code|Blacklist_game.exe}} instead of {{code|Blacklist_DX11_game.exe}} if the game runs in DirectX 9 mode. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = Havok | |physics = Havok | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = XAudio2 |
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://imgur.com/a/ZqLd3Jp|title=Imgur|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|interface = Scaleform | |interface = Scaleform | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = Net-Z, Rendez-Vous, | + | |multiplayer = Net-Z, Rendez-Vous, Ubisoft Connect |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/splintercellblacklist/mods/19 Chaos Theory Gameplay Tweak]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A rebalance mod via ini files that changes some of the gameplay mechanics, to make it feel similar to older Splinter Cell games such as Chaos Theory, such as a challenging stealth tweak, suit tweaks, better stealth suit look for the maxed stealth suit, etc. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = XP SP3 | |minOS = XP SP3 | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.53 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 25 GB | |minHD = 25 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3870 |
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minSM = 4 | |minSM = 4 | ||
|recOS = Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8 | |recOS = Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8 | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.66 GHz |
− | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom II X4 940 3.0 GHz |
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 700 series |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7000 series |
|recDX = 11 | |recDX = 11 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 15:18, 27 April 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Toronto | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Russia | Noviy Disk[1] |
Engines | |
LEAD Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 20, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
IGDB | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person, First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Africa, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America |
Series | Splinter Cell |
Splinter Cell | |
---|---|
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 |
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person and first-person action and stealth game in the Splinter Cell series.
The game's online services were shut down on October 1, 2022.[2] The mobile app required to unlock some in-game upgrades is no longer available. Furthermore, the game now consistently crashes after 20-30 min unless started in offline mode - see Game crashes without message after 20-30min.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition. | |||
Origin (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition. |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
High Power Pack | Included with Deluxe Edition. | |
Homeland | Included with Deluxe Edition. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v1.03, but requires patches 1.01 and 1.02 to be installed first. They are available from Ubisoft's (archived) support page and Patches-Scrolls.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[3] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ubisoft\Blacklist\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/235600/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\91\ <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\449\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/235600/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See this page. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See this page. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 75°. Use BlackList Fov Changer DX11. Higher Fov will create some graphical glitches | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples, might not work on certain systems.[4] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, up to 4x MSAA, 2x2 Grid or 2x2 Rotated Grid SSAA, and up to 4x TXAA (Nvidia only). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High frame rates can cause undesired side effects.[5] The multiplayer mode is capped at 60 FPS. See also The game is stuck at 60 Hz. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Bloom
Disable bloom[citation needed] |
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|
Motion blur
Disable motion blur[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Negative Mouse Acceleration. Use RInput, or change UseDIMouse=True found in the [Init] section in <path-to-game>\src\system\Blacklist.ini . |
|
Mouse sensitivity | Separate sliders for 1st and 3rd person. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Can only toggle between 3 pre-set layouts (multiplayer only). | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and SFX only. | |
Surround sound | 5.1 only. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | It is locked out of use by Ubisoft for unknown reasons. | |||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Online services shut down on October 1, 2022.[2] Co-op: Fourth Echelon (4E) Missions only (2 players). |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 80, 443 |
UDP | 3658, 13000-13032 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | |||
TriDef 3D | |||
iZ3D | |||
vorpX | 2D Officially supported game. Note: Game is on official list but profile is not yet confirmed to be 3D. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes without message after 20-30min
Run the game with the -offline -offline_mode command line arguments.
|
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Game does not launch
- When launching the game, there is a brief command prompt window that disappears, and the game does not launch.
Move or delete Systemdetection.dll[6] |
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|
Display mode resets to windowed every time
Edit configuration file |
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|
The game is stuck at 60 Hz
Edit videoSettings.ini[7] |
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|
Bad performance or unstable frame rate
Turn off video settings[8] |
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|
Correct Eyefinity settings in config files[9] |
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|
Change DirectX version used for rendering to DX9[10] |
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- Below are possible solutions to an error marked with offset
00422c5c
(DX11) or006be09c
(DX9) in the Windows Event Viewer.
Set firewall rules[11][12] |
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|
Launch the game as administrator[13] |
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Open Ubisoft Connect and switch it to Offline mode (this prevents online play)[14] |
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Crashes instantly at start up
Instructions[citation needed] |
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|
Can not switch to DirectX 9 mode
Instructions[citation needed] |
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|
Can not connect to other players when purchased from different distribution platforms
Install the latest patch[15] |
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Offline save games no longer working
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=[16]|fix=
- Locate the Ubisoft Connect installation folder, usually found within
Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher
. - Go to
savegames\<user-id>.
- Inside of it, sort the folders by date modified, and copy the most recent
sc6_save.sav
files from inside one of the folders (usually folder91
) to folder449
). - Launch the game, the save game should be intact and working. Make a small change, purchase, gear customization to check whether or not it was successful.
Start the game in online mode[17] |
---|
Cannot connect with a friend in lobby
Manually set firewall rules[18] |
---|
Disable all network adapters other than the main Internet connection[19] |
---|
Above solution can fix connection problems and also cause the system to show firewall "allow access" alert if you didn't set the firewall rule manually already. |
High frame rate issues
- The physics and logic of the game are linked to 60 FPS, so playing at high fps can cause problems.
Limit the framerate to 60 FPS[citation needed] |
---|
RAW input
Use RInput |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | |
Audio | XAudio2 | [20] |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Net-Z, Rendez-Vous, Ubisoft Connect |
Mods
Chaos Theory Gameplay Tweak
- A rebalance mod via ini files that changes some of the gameplay mechanics, to make it feel similar to older Splinter Cell games such as Chaos Theory, such as a challenging stealth tweak, suit tweaks, better stealth suit look for the maxed stealth suit, etc.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.53 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.66 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 4 support |
Nvidia GeForce 700 series AMD Radeon HD 7000 series DirectX 11 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (235600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Official website (Russian) - last accessed on 2023-07-31
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Decommissioning of online services for older Ubisoft games (October 2022 update) - last accessed on 2022-08-31
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-01-30
- ↑ https://imgur.com/a/ejHNGWC
- ↑ Splinter Cell: Blacklist - Side effects of high frame rate - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Splinter cell black list low fps and lag fix? | Forums
- ↑ Found possible crash fix - last accessed on 2020-09-29
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2020-10-03
- ↑ ANOSMIA review - last accessed on 2020-10-03
- ↑ Game is crashing? Here is the crash fix! - last accessed on 2020-10-03
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2020-10-03
- Also might reduce issues, but doesn't always solve them.
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2020-10-03
- ↑ PC Version: Auto-Patch Installer Issue | Forums - last accessed on 2024-02-25 (archived)
- ↑ Blacklist save's gone PC - Ubisoft forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Uplay Offiline Mode - Starts the game from beginning - Ubisoft forums - last accessed on 2024-02-25 (archived)
- ↑ Verified by User:Deton24 on 2021-03-30
- Disabling other network adapters like Hamachi and Radmin VPN caused the OS to show firewall alert, which didn't happen immediately after game launch as normally supposed to. Previously I played the game on coop few years ago on the same system, and apparently the firewall rule for the game has had been deleted
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3QvFGExQTk
- ↑ Imgur - last accessed on May 2023