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WINEDLLOVERRIDES="version=n,b" STEAM_COMPAT_DATA_PATH="/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/4115559277" %command%
Config files from Fusion patch and protontricks for vcrun6sp6 requirement
Game defaults to mono while the Deck supports 5.1 surround (as the game's test option showcased)
Deck's default 16:10 aspect ratio makes the game widescreen, changing it to 16:9 at native 1280x800 changes to full screen.
Requires enabling controller support in the settings
Unable to keep stable 60 FPS at max settings for a 15 year old Unreal Engine 2 game
Multiplayer servers shut down
Seems like some people have to do every tinker or simply one or another. Have my settings set on high for a pretty stable 60 FPS with HDR lighting off as it's a bit of a resource hog. Only frame rate drops when there's distance to the level, still definitely better than the non-tinkering option.
Patch's optional changes like the depth of field can be enabled or disabled in the system/scripts/ini file included in the required download files.
WINEDLLOVERRIDES="version=n,b" STEAM_COMPAT_DATA_PATH="/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/4115559277" %command%
Follow these steps:
ProtonTricks
- Open ProtonTricks in Desktop Mode.
- Select your prefix for Splinter Cell: Conviction.
- Select "Select the default wineprefix".
- Select "Install a Windows DLL or Component".
- Scroll down and install "vcrun6sp6".
Installing the Fusion Mod
This fixes many issues with older games, including the systemdetection, DOF, bad control scheme, etc.
- Download the mod - https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/scc
- Extract it using Ark.
- Navigate to your Splinter Cell Conviction downloaded files.
- Make a backup of them just in case on your Desktop.
- Copy the "src" folder from the mod into your Splinter Cell Conviction folder and allow it to write into directories.
Testing it Worked
- Go into Game Mode.
- Change your launch options. My STEAM_COMPAT_DATA_PATH is the prefix that I have Ubisoft Connect installed on. If you installed Ubisoft Connect a different way, use that.
- Set ProtonGe.
Decreased TDP limit to 12W
Follow the steps I've provided, and you should be able to max out the settings, running at 90FPS on a 12W TDP.
Before making these changes, I was stuck at Low settings at 480p and only hitting 20FPS. Old game issues mostly.
After some tinkering steps, works fine on Steam Deck, which is a drastic improvement to how things were about a year ago.
WINEDLLOVERRIDES="version=n,b" %command%
To install the game, you may need to install vcrunsp6 via protontricks.
Simply follow the guide at https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2969130403 and you should be good to go. ThirteenAG's Fusion Mod now has most fixes necessary to get the game running properly on Steam Deck, which includes the CPU core fixes mentioned by some other reports below.
On first startup, Steaminput may not work (i.e. you can't get past the initial "Press Any Key" prompt). To get around this, switch to the Keyboard-WASD controller config, enter the menu, and then select "Use Joystick". Steaminput should work from then on.
Needed to switch to Keyboard (WASD) first then enable gamepad.
Reduced TDP to 9W
PULSE_MSEC_LATENCY=60 %command%
Using protontricks and changing the reported OS to Win7 fix systemdetection.dll error. There's no need to use that fix.
Using the above pulse latency fix solves it
Using Power Tools, I could turn the SMT off and limit the number of active cores, but this was unnecessary and only reduced performance.
Despite the performance issues with such an old game I could get around 45-60fps constantly using AA in 4X (8X is overkill to the GPU) and everything maxed out.
PULSE_MSEC_LATENCY=60 %command%
Using protontricks and changing the reported OS to Win7 fix systemdetection.dll error. There's no need to use that fix.
Using Power Tools, I could turn the SMT off and limit the number of active cores, but this was unnecessary and only reduced performance.
Despite the performance issues with such an old game I could get around 45-60fps constantly using AA in 4X and everything maxed out.
Needs some tweaks and Decky Loader, and requires an Ubi Connect login, but runs smoothly (60-90 fps) once fixed. Steps:
- Browse to the game's folder, and in src/system, and delete systemdetection.dll.
- Create the following script in desktop mode and save it:
#!/bin/bash
while :;
do
PID=ps ax | grep conviction_game | grep Z: | awk '{ print $1 }';
if [ -n "$PID" ]; then
taskset -cap 0-7 "$PID";
fi;
sleep 5;
done;
- chmod +x
Needs Ubisoft Authentication, and won't launch if systemdetection.dll is found in the install path.
See fixes provided. By default game runs between 14 and 60 fps (mostly 25-35 fps), but with script fix it's full speed up to 90 fps. Played the game to completion with fixes.
Not sure if script formatting here is correct, see https://redd.it/1ejnuak for details and links.
WINEDLLOVERRIDES=systemdetection=d %command%
Conviction requires 'Steamworks Common Redistributables' (SCR) in order to work, however it's not downloaded with the game (for some reason). You'll therefore need to make sure SCR is downloaded by installing another game that requires it (Blacklist worked for me).
Additionally, you'll need to use the launch options to disable system detection, otherwise it won't run.
Completely playable, and fun! But it's not going to hit the 60/90 FPS max settings that a game from 2010 should.
WINEDLLOVERRIDES=systemdetection=d PULSE_MSEC_LATENCY=60 WINE_CPU_TOPOLOGY="4:0,1,2,3" STEAM_COMPAT_DATA_PATH="/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/4115559277" %command%
Changed some of the keys to make more sense to me.
Set the FPS limit to 30.
A warning will come up saying "Cannot find systemdetection.dll" twice, but can be ignored.
For such an old game, it should have easily hit 90 FPS locked on maximum settings. Instead, it would lag if I set the graphics above medium.
Follow the steps that I stated, and it should work fine. I set up Ubisoft as a non-Steam game and used the "STEAM_COMPAT_DATA" to link it. In theory, Proton Tricks should have also worked.
Go into Desktop Mode, open Steam, right-click Splinter Cell Conviction and go to local files. Look for a file in the subfolders named "systemdetection.dll" and delete it. Go back to Game Mode and when you open Conviction, it will tell you that systemdetection.dll is missing but if you click OK, it'll eventually play the game.
You need to navigate to the controls menu and turn on the controller to get the controller to work.
It is poorly optimized, getting 30-45 fps on the lowest settings.
WINEDLLOVERRIDES=systemdetection=d PULSE_MSEC_LATENCY=60 WINE_CPU_TOPOLOGY="4:0,1,2,3" %command%
System detection failed error will pop up but can be closed and ignored and the boot will proceed. Signed into Ubi Connect on first install and the game boots to the menu with no issues
Use Gamepad required checking in the in game settings menu, but as soon as that is checked the Xbox pad layout is immediately detected and works
The framerate is terrible but can be fixed if you address the CPU core usage. This can be done by creating a .sh script file in Desktop mode:
#!/bin/bash
while :;
do PID=`ps ax | grep conviction_game |
grep E: | awk '{ print $1 }'`;
if [ -n "$PID" ]; then
taskset -cap 0-15 "$PID";
fi; sleep 5;
done;
After copying this into a text editor and saving i.e. scc.sh, you need to run the script while the game is running. To do so, install the Decky plugin Bash Shortcuts. Create a shortcut with the command:
LD_PRELOAD= QT_SCALE_FACTOR=1.25 konsole -e "/home/deck/./scc.sh"
(make sure the file path is correct for where you have saved the script file)
Mark the box "does this launch an app?" As yes, then save. When you boot Splinter Cell Conviction, use Decky to start this Bash Shortcut and the script will run in the background and drastically increase performance to locked 30fps even with high shadow and environment settings.
This is a step-by-step guide combining suggestions by other users, and should be all you need to get playing. It does involve some work in the initial set up but follow these steps and the game runs and looks great. If you enjoy fast paced action stealth, it's easily worth the effort.
I played the game in one evening for completion of the Splinter Cell series' sake. The performance is poor, I would usually have dropped it.
When starting the game, Ubisoft Connect launches and will endlessly search for patches, if there is access to the internet. To prevent this, disable WIFI or your ethernet connection before starting the game. Once the login screen in Ubisoft Connect comes up, re-enable the internet connection, log in and then the game starts normally.
Strong screen tearing. Annoying but not actually problematic for playing.
Mouse movement felt somewhat inconsistent at times, but this was very minor.
Strong screen tearing as well as unlikely bad FPS (15-25 most of the time) on low settings. If the game wasn't so short and easy, I would have considered it unplayable.
WINEDLLOVERRIDES=systemdetection=d PULSE_MSEC_LATENCY=60 WINE_CPU_TOPOLOGY="4:0,1,2,3" %command%
Online official servers are taken down.
After you added the WINEDLLOVERRIDES variable, a message will prompt saying system can't be detected, but the game will run anyways.
Delete ``systemdetection.dll``, install ``dxvk`` and ``Uplay``, launch with ``DXVK_ASYNC=1 vk_radv``, use script
DXVK_ASYNC=1 vk_radv %command%
For configuration files, you must delete systemdetection.dll.
Issues with fullscreen were solved with the aforementioned launch options, during a crash/freeze.
Performance issues were only solved with vk_radv in the launch options, and framerate improvements were made with the script posted here, but modified as follows:
#!/bin/bash
while :;
do
PID=`ps ax | grep conviction_game | grep -e [A-Z]: | awk '{ print $1 }'`;
if [ -n "$PID" ]; then
taskset -cap 0-11 "$PID";
fi;
sleep 1;
done;
- I noticed the best perfomance with a sleep timer of 0.5 or 1.
PID=`ps ax | grep conviction_game | grep -e [A-Z]: | awk '{ print $1 }'`;is modified to locate the drive letter used, regardless of what your Proton prefix decides. THIS WAS AN ISSUE I NOTICED, WHEN COPYING THE ORIGINAL SCRIPT. THIS NO LONGER SHOULD REQUIRE HARD-CODING THE DRIVE LETTER.
Specifically solved with vk_radv launch option
- Must delete
systemdetection.dllto launch - Must install
dxvkwith protontricks - Must install
Uplayas an application using protontricks - Must set launch options to
DXVK_ASYNC=1 vk_radv %command%.vk_radvsolves the vast majority of performance and stability issues - Although optional, the provided script does improve framerate. The edits I made alleviate the need to hard-code whatever drive letter your Proton prefix assigns. Depending on CPU, you may want to adjust the sleep timer to optimize for your particular system.
- Having seen that setting the prefix to use Windows 7 compatibility, I set this early on. Comparing between Windows 10 and Windows 7, stability seemed to be slightly better with compatibility set to Windows 7. Unsure if this configuration is strictly necessary, however.
taskset -c 0-3 nice -n -10 -p 0-3 PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1 PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 gamemoderun
Removed systemdetection.dll
Changed in-game graphical settings to lowest settings vsync is turned off
Go to Desktop Mode, Go to Connections Settings (System Settings), Set MTU to a value between 1400-1500 (I'm using 1450), Restart the Deck If using Ubisoft Connect version; Install Ubisoft Connect by running it through Steam as a non-steam game using Proton
The game will lag and stutter at times - especially in bigger areas with lots of detail, but is mostly playable
Be sure to crank the in-game graphical settings down as low as they go within the game. Be sure to leave vsync off as well. Set MTU settings so that you can launch Ubisoft Connect Install Ubisoft Connect with Proton Experimental Install game & then remove systemdetection.dll Launch game using Proton Experimental Set launch options within Ubisoft Connect by going to games - Splinter Cell Conviction - Properties - launch options I'm running the Ubisoft Connect version of the game, but I believe the Steam version will also work using similar methods. Set the launch options for the game within Steam instead of Ubisoft Connect as needed. See discussion for more details: https://steamcommunity.com/app/33220/discussions/0/3770111056977928948/?ctp=2
gamemoderun %command% -USEALLAVAILABLECORES -ignorepipelinecache -nojoy
systemdetection.dll dosyasını silin
Installation of ubiconnect is necessary and delete gamedetect.dll
Apply DXVK_ASYNC=1
Das Problem liegt vermutlich nicht am Steam Deck, die Mac-Version des Spiels startet ebenfalls nicht und unter Windows10 soll es auch Probleme geben (siehe Steam-Rezensionen).
Once `systemdetection.dll` is removed, all cores are forced and dxvk-async installed, the game runs very well.
DXVK_ASYNC=1
manually install dxvk-async-2.0 into the prefix
Xinput controllers are not supported by default.
Need to force the application to use all CPU cores. Use dxvk-async to avoid shader compilation stutter.
systemdetection.dll needs to be removed, otherwise the game won't start.
Use the following command in bash to force all cores during gameplay:
while true; do taskset -cap 0-15 "$(ps -a | grep "conviction_game" | cut -d \ -f 3)"; sleep 5; done;
Decent expirence but not perfect but was able to have an enjoyable expirence despite the issues.
DXVK_ASYNC=1 %command%
under graphic settings section input you monitor res for the couuresponding x and y Install UPLAY with protontricks if you don't you will get a uplay error on startup.
As I played noticed the longer I played audio become less smooth.
For example ground textures and props would turn black momenterally than return. Slight flickering with some objects. Main menu was completely black but eventally fully loaded in.
Had to use mouse/keyboard gave up on xbox controller.
frequent stuttering, later crash to desktop.
Crashed when engaged in combat normal stealth gameplay is fine.
Was enjoyable but performance and other issues listed previsouly were still present.
Booting with default proton with not work and will just give you an uplay error.
DXVK_ASYNC=1
Renamed systemdetection.dll and updated uplay via protontricks to bypass audio detection error.
The game is nearly unplayable without setting processor affinity to use all CPUs via a script.
The game is unplayable without tinkering. systemdetection.dll needs to be renamed/removed and uplay needs to be installed with protontricks. Thanks to another user here I was able to use this script to get the game playable:
#!/bin/bash
while :;
do
PID=`ps ax | grep conviction_game | grep E: | awk '{ print $1 }'`;
if [ -n "$PID" ]; then
taskset -cap 0-15 "$PID";
fi;
sleep 5;
done;
You will need to change "grep E:" to "grep Z:" if you installed the game to its default location. This script needs to be ran every time you play it. Unsure if there is a way to make the script run with the game but I was able to run it simutaniously using ssh.
Game gives error pop up that it doesn't detect the OS and there's no audio devices compatible
DXVK_ASYNC=1 %command%
Switched OS to Windows 7 with winecfg.
Installed latest UPlay client with protontricks.
Removed file: /Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction/src/system/systemdetection.dll
Infrequent crackling. Might resolve with PULSE_LATENCY_MSEC=90.
Negative mouse acceleration.
Frequent stuttering which resolved with Proton-GE dxvk-async option.
UPlay servers are down for this game.
This game switches to a single CPU core on every level load which causes performance problems. Use something like this script:
#!/bin/bash
while :;
do
PID=`ps ax | grep conviction_game | grep Z: | awk '{ print $1 }'`;
if [ -n "$PID" ]; then
taskset -cap 0-11 "$PID";
fi;
sleep 3;
done;
protontricks 33220 uplay
couldn't tab in again
stuttering, extreme performance drops
hung upon tabbing out
I also removed "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction/src/system/systemdetection.dll", now it warns that it does not exist, but still starts.
After patches got a borked menu
protontricks 33220 uplay
- In order to pass systemcheck problem you need to remove or rename
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction/src/system/systemdetection.dll - In order to pass uplay error you need to install a newer version of yplay, can be done with
protontricks 33220 uplay - After removing systemdetection.dll you get an error telling 'systemdetection.dll not found' twice, but the game will open.
- After open the intro scenes only played sound, getting a black screen
- After getting into possibly the menu I got a broken San fischer which I can sort move but any mouse movement the camera just spins in a room. No controls whatsoever, no keys do anything
The game needs decent tweaking to get it working. Even then it laggy and unstable with frequent crashes.
prime-run %command%
Instruction provided by F.Ultra
Severe lags and FPS drop
Game seems to crash with heavy assault scenarios
Not recommended at the current stage.
You can make this game run in linux whit the tutorial that F.Ultra provided but the game is unplayble .
I used the tutorial that F.Ultra provided. Install uplay via protontricks since the bundled version is out of date Further systemdetection.dll have to be removed or renamed in the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction/src/system folder to pass the system detection error. hen alt-tab out, open a terminal and run this script:
#!/bin/bash
PID=$(ps ax | grep conviction_game | grep Z | awk '{ print $1 };')
while : do taskset -cap 0-11 $PID sleep 1 done
Lag spikes and very unstable FPS
Big sound problems and unstable FPS (is all over the place)
Install uplay via protontricks since the bundled version is out of date (same problem on Windows)
Further systemdetection.dll have to be removed or renamed in the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction/src/system folder to pass the system detection error.
Then for performance reasons (I would regularly get sub 1fps but with this fix have 60fps) one have to change the thread affinity of the game process after each level load. For some reason the game locks all it's threads to the first cpu core only, which is bad since the game with dxvk have 35 threads running, so I simply launch the game, then alt-tab out, open a terminal and run this script:
#!/bin/bash
PID=$(ps ax | grep conviction_game | grep Z | awk '{ print $1 };')
while : do taskset -cap 0-11 $PID sleep 1 done
Looks to happen on Windows aswell, the game is simply not that stable.
Sometimes a audio sample can get stuck and won't dissapear until you quit the game.
Remove systemdetection.dll in the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction/src/system folder to pass the system detection error.
Install a newer version of UbisoftGameLauncher/Uplay/Ubisoft Connect via ProtonTricks to pass the Ubisoft Game Laucher error.
DXVK_ASYNC=1 to try to avoir shader stuttering
Black textures everywhere, probably caused by DXVK_ASYNC ?
Really bad performances, in the menu and when starting a new game. Hardly playable.
Will not Start
System validation prevents the game from starting. The errors were given:
- No audio device decected
- Operating System not supported
Steam Linux client fails to obtain CD key
This is the same issue with other games that package CD keys for the Mac OS versions of the game, such as Assassin's Creed 2 and Brotherhood. The client will not even start the game or the Ubisoft Connect client because it fails some validation when pulling the Mac keys, since the Linux client is not Mac OS. Despite Valve's push for Steam Deck, this behavior does not seem to have been corrected. I have to wonder how/if Steam Deck will handle this sort of problem before launch, since I wouldn't mind playing this game on the Steam Deck.
Still not working!
Is disappointing that a game so old like this one and with all the development that is made on proton is still not running.
Game does not get past system validation.
The validation gives 2 errors. "No audio device detected" and "Operating System not supported". The window asks me if i want to continue anyway, but the yes button is grayed out.
Steam - Error: Failed to request product key from Steam, please try again in a few minutes.
You can download the game. But it won't even run, you get this error when you try to install it.
Does not start : "Failed to request product key from Steam, please try again in a few minutes"
The "sed" workaround linked below does not seem to work anymore : https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/issues/456#issuecomment-549046457
Launching the game in Windows does not trigger any product key error.
