The Wolves of Steel 2.

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Setup notes:
Game installation, settings and mod install preparations
• Make a clean SH5 installation and make sure that your game is updated to official version
1.2.0! Note that Digital/Ubisoft Connect download and Steam versions will be by default
updated to v1.2.0. DVD version requires manual update to v1.2.0 using provided game
updater tool (Silent Hunter 5/Support/GameUpdater/gu.exe). All game versions require
latest Ubisoft Connect application to be installed on your PC.
• Always launch your installers, applications and games with full administration rights (right
click, run as administrator) and apply permanent administration privileges in
SH5.exe/Compatibilty tab!
• It's highly recommended to install your game outside of "C:/Program Files (x86)" folder due
to possible restrictions! Ensure that your install location is not write protected and that you
own full administration rights over it!
• In order to verify and activate your installation, make sure to launch stock v1.2.0 game at
least once before you install TWoS megamod. Some Win/8/10 users (not all though) may
also need to run SH5.exe in Windows7 compatibility mode in order to play the game.
• Once you have verified that your stock v1.2.0 game is activated trough the Ubisoft Connect
and it works correctly, it's recommended to disable automatic game updates
(Ubi.Connect-Settings/Downloads) and set your Ubisoft Connect to always start in "offline"
mod (Ubi.Connect-Settings/Network).
• If you own Digital/Ubisoft Connect download version of the game, you'll have to perform
manual sh5.exe replacement before you proceed to TWoS installation. Valid v1.2.0 sh5.exe
from DVD version of the game can be found on this link...
http://www.mediafire.com/file/x48vge3whjf4ua5/sh5.zip/file
• If you own Steam version, you'll only have to “Accept” Steam Conversion Tool* which will be
offered during the mod installation. (*Steam shouldn't be active in the background while doing this)
• It is strongly recommended to deactivate/pause your antivirus protection during the mod
installation process due to possible false positive warnings.
• Ensure that SH5, Uplay or Steam are not active in the background while installing the mod!
TWoS Mod Installation
Step 1:
Download The Wolves of Steel _SH5 Expansion Pack_vx.x.x_Full and install the archive to your
main Silent Hunter 5 install folder (sh5.exe location, e.g. "C:/Ubisoft/Silent Hunter 5"). Run the
installer as administrator. Make sure to specify the correct game path when asked!

Step 2 (important):
The Generic File Patcher window will pop-up automatically after Step 1 is done*. Select desired
language and properly activate the Patcher:
• Click "File" - "Open" and start hitting "enter" key ("Yes", 40 times or so) until all 9 patches are visible in
programs window.
• Now, click "File" - "Restore snapshot" and double click TWoS 2.2_Snapshot.gps file.
• Close the Patcher.
*Make sure that SH5, Uplay or Steam are not active in the background while activating the Generic File Patcher. In case of unsuccessful
patching, restart your PC and repeat the whole procedure.

Step 3 (optional, can be done later as well):

Start your Generic Mod Enabler (desktop shortcut, TWoS-JSGME) and, if necessary, enable
appropriate Aspect Ratio Fix which will match your in-game resolution settings (e.g. res.
1680×1050=8×5, 1280×960=4×3 ect). By default and without any AR Fixes enabled, TWoS is
optimized for 16×9 aspect ratio in-game resolutions.
Chose and enable other available optional TWoS mods in order to further customize the game
per your liking.

Launching the game and new career start:

Start the game but note that modded SH5 may now need several minutes to load so don't panic
when your screen goes black after the initial loading screen (the game is still allocating files in
the background, be patient).
Start new campaign and save the game when you appear in the bunker for the first time. Then,
exit to the main menu and load your gamesave again. This procedure is necessary for correctly
initiated campaign start and it should be done every time you're about to start new career or
advancing to the next campaign chapter...
Note that regardless of selected language options during the stock game installation, TWoS will
adjust your game for gameplay with English language texts and German voices.

Uninstalling TWoS
If you wish to uninstall TWoS, then simply uninstall your Silent Hunter 5, delete all leftover
files and folders in your installation directory (e.g., C:/Ubisoft/Silent Hunter 5) and delete the
"SH5" folder in the "My Documents" folder.
 Full game reinstallation is highly recommended!
TWoS v2.2.9 and later are not gamesave compatible with previous versions, start new career!
DO NOT combine TWoS with any additional or unsupported mods or you may induce
all kind of stability and gameplay related issues!
Keep in mind that most of the standalone mods for SH5 are incompatible with this expansion
without advanced manual tweaks.
Please don't discuss in TWoS thread any potential issues caused by your own custom modlists
and unsupported mods.
Also, make sure to pay special attention to Quick Start Manual documentation and feel free to
ask in TWoS thread for any additional elucidation.

Happy Hunting Herr Kaleun!