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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2005}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|silent-hunter-iii|90}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Menu-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Simulation, Strategy, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical, World War II }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Silent Hunter }} | ||
|steam appid = 15210 | |steam appid = 15210 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20070408073147/www.silenthunteriii.com/uk/home.php | ||
+ | |hltb = 8537 | ||
+ | |igdb = silent-hunter-iii | ||
+ | |lutris = silent-hunter-iii | ||
+ | |mobygames = 17098 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Silent Hunter III | |wikipedia = Silent Hunter III | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, Key | {{DRM|StarForce|3.4.71.19}} | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | silent-hunter-3 | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1833-1 | Ubisoft Connect | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 15210 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15210 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Ubisoft | 56c4948988a7e300458b47f8 | Ubisoft Connect | Included with {{Store feature|Ubisoft+}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | silent-hunter-iii | Ubisoft Connect | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | silent-hunter-iii | Playfire | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | * [http://patches.ubi.com/silent_hunter_3/ Patch 1.4b (2005)] | + | * [http://patches.ubi.com/silent_hunter_3/ Patch 1.4b (June 2005)] |
− | === | + | ===Unofficial expansions=== |
− | * [http://thegreywolves.com/ The | + | * [http://thegreywolves.com/ The Grey Wolves] |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SH3\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SH3\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/silent-hunter-iii |
|widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/silent-hunter-iii WSGF entry], and [http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=1092 this other trick]. If you own a AMD GPU, you may use the [[AMD Catalyst Control Center|Catalyst Control Center]] to set the screen format you want. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes = |
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes = |
|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
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|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | | | + | |playstation controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |playstation controller models = unknown |
− | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = |
− | | | + | |playstation prompts = unknown |
+ | |playstation prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = unknown |
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = |
− | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | + | |dualsense haptics support = unknown |
+ | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes = unknown | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers = unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
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|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |digital movement supported = unknown | ||
+ | |digital movement supported notes= | ||
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume | + | |separate volume = unknown |
− | |separate volume notes | + | |separate volume notes = |
− | |surround sound | + | |surround sound = unknown |
− | |surround sound notes | + | |surround sound notes = |
− | |subtitles | + | |subtitles = unknown |
− | |subtitles notes | + | |subtitles notes = |
− | |closed captions | + | |closed captions = unknown |
− | |closed captions notes | + | |closed captions notes = |
− | |mute on focus lost | + | |mute on focus lost = unknown |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
− | |eax support | + | |eax support = true |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=7296 download]. [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=11302 U-Boat Battle in the Mediterranean]. | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Unofficial patch, [https://traductionjeux.com/Silent%20Hunter-%20III.html download]. | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = unknown |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
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|lan play modes = Co-op | |lan play modes = Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down in February 2013.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/help/article/000105855|title=Ubisoft Help – Decommissioning of online services for older legacy Ubisoft games (N to Z)|date=2024-09-17}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = unknown |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = unknown |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Problems launching the game=== | + | ===Problems with launching the game=== |
− | With some modern PCs, there have been problems launching this game. If the game refuses to load or loads to a black screen, one possible workaround is to set your desktop resolution to 1024x768 (the game's default resolution). | + | {{ii}} With some modern PCs, there have been problems launching this game. If the game refuses to load or loads to a black screen, one possible workaround is to set your desktop resolution to 1024x768 (the game's default resolution).{{cn|2022}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = true |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | | | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | | | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows arm app = unknown |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows exe notes = |
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 2000, XP | |minOS = 2000, XP | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz |
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.5 GB | |minHD = 1.5 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
− | |||
|minDX = 9.0 | |minDX = 9.0 | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | + | |recOS = |
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | | | + | |notes = |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Developers | |
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Ubisoft Romania | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 15, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 90 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
Genres | Action, Simulation, Strategy, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Historical, World War II |
Series | Silent Hunter |
Silent Hunter | |
---|---|
Silent Hunter | 1996 |
Silent Hunter II | 2001 |
Destroyer Command | 2002 |
Silent Hunter III | 2005 |
Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific | 2007 |
Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic | 2010 |
Silent Hunter III is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, simulation, strategy and vehicle combat game in the Silent Hunter series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3.4.71.19 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Unofficial expansions
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SH3\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15210/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SH3\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15210/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry, and this other trick. If you own a AMD GPU, you may use the Catalyst Control Center to set the screen format you want. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation, download. U-Boat Battle in the Mediterranean. | |||
French | Unofficial patch, download. | |||
German |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | Co-op |
||
Online play | The official multiplayer service was shut down in February 2013.[3] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Problems with launching the game
- With some modern PCs, there have been problems launching this game. If the game refuses to load or loads to a black screen, one possible workaround is to set your desktop resolution to 1024x768 (the game's default resolution).[citation needed]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (15210) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.