Advice requested

harryt8 · 05-06-23, 01:47 AM

I used to regularly play and enjoy SH3 back in the day (2015).

Today (May 2023), I suddenly thought about playing SH5.
I've scrolled the forums, but I'm confused and unsure how and if I can proceed to do this.

I also notice that very few posts have a recent date.
My questions are:
1. Can I still play SH5 offline on my Windows PC?
2. Where do I obtain and/or purchase the software?
3. Are all the mods still available?

Can someone give me a basic rundown on what the current status of SH5 is, and how I can resume my interest?

Thank you.

kapuhy · 05-06-23, 04:07 AM

Hi,

SH5 is no longer available to buy on Steam, but it can be bought in Ubisoft Store. You can still play it just fine on Windows 10.

As for installation, I use Steam version so Ubisoft one might slightly differ. That said, you'll have to install Ubisoft Connect after you installed the game (cause old Ubi launcher bundled with the game doesn't work anymore). After that, you should be able to launch vanilla unmodded game but if you want a good experience with SH5, I strongly recommend installing The Wolves Of Steel megamod available here:

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=210703

It's way more stable, has order of magnitude more content and has been continually updated over the years, fixing most problems with original game. Installation is fairly easy if you follow installation manual to the letter.

TWoS comes with bundled JGSME mod manager, if you want to install any additional mods (make sure they are compatible with TWoS first), you need to copy mod folder insto TWoS_Parts folder in your game and then you can easily enable/disable it with JGSME (the same goes for optional submods of TWoS).

harryt8 · 05-07-23, 12:31 AM

Thank you so much for this information.
Much appreciated.
Good Hunting

Aktungbby · 05-07-23, 12:05 PM

harryt8!

after a dozen year 'silent run'!

05-06-23, 01:47 AM	#1
harryt8 Bosun Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 64 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Advice requested I used to regularly play and enjoy SH3 back in the day (2015). Today (May 2023), I suddenly thought about playing SH5. I've scrolled the forums, but I'm confused and unsure how and if I can proceed to do this. I also notice that very few posts have a recent date. My questions are: 1. Can I still play SH5 offline on my Windows PC? 2. Where do I obtain and/or purchase the software? 3. Are all the mods still available? Can someone give me a basic rundown on what the current status of SH5 is, and how I can resume my interest? Thank you.

05-06-23, 04:07 AM	#2
kapuhy Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 874 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 3	Hi, SH5 is no longer available to buy on Steam, but it can be bought in Ubisoft Store. You can still play it just fine on Windows 10. As for installation, I use Steam version so Ubisoft one might slightly differ. That said, you'll have to install Ubisoft Connect after you installed the game (cause old Ubi launcher bundled with the game doesn't work anymore). After that, you should be able to launch vanilla unmodded game but if you want a good experience with SH5, I strongly recommend installing The Wolves Of Steel megamod available here: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=210703 It's way more stable, has order of magnitude more content and has been continually updated over the years, fixing most problems with original game. Installation is fairly easy if you follow installation manual to the letter. TWoS comes with bundled JGSME mod manager, if you want to install any additional mods (make sure they are compatible with TWoS first), you need to copy mod folder insto TWoS_Parts folder in your game and then you can easily enable/disable it with JGSME (the same goes for optional submods of TWoS). __________________ An elemental spirit summoned up from the Sea of Lament itself and given one purpose, one skill, one desire... to sail! Or, to model hulls and adjust damage zones if no sailing jobs are open. My mods: Little Ships, Air Force

05-07-23, 12:31 AM	#3
harryt8 Bosun Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 64 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Thank you Thank you so much for this information. Much appreciated. Good Hunting

05-07-23, 12:05 PM	#4
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 28,786 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Welcome back! harryt8! after a dozen year 'silent run'! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"