View Full Version : Need to find patch? 1.5 for SH4
Hi,
You guys are miles ahead of me... not used to this forum at all and have trouble navigating to find things. I understand if I am running V1.4 then I need to upgrade/upload to V1.5 but I cannot find that thread or area in these maze of Threads and topics. Believe me I've used the "search" function and that just turns up more detours and deadends...sorry to be so obtuse.
BTW I used to play this game a few years back and had actually figured out how to use the MODS to add spice to the game. I remember it being somewhat difficult but eventually I was able to get things to work. Now I have a newer faster more powerful PC and got bored after retiring about 6 months ago so I thought why not reload SH4 and see what fun I can have again. So here I am but stumped looking for the elusive V1.5
Can anyone point me in a direction?
Thanks
Version 1.5 of SH4 is not a mod, or free patch, you have to buy it from Ubisoft, or elsewhere.
You are correct that you need v1.5 for most of the mods here. There are a limited number that were made for older versions, but most of us have v1.5.
I have v1.5 (the 'Gold Edition'), on disc, but there are other digital versions, Steam, etc., as well. If possible, I recommend you get this version.
Oh, and welcome aboard! :salute:
Sailor Steve
09-08-15, 08:24 PM
It's not actually a patch; it's a major overhaul of the game which adds U-Boats and fixes a lot of stuff for the American side. The reason you can't find if for download is that it's not free - it must be purchased. Amazon is one place you can find it.
http://www.amazon.com/Silent-Hunter-Wolves-Pacific-Download/dp/B004I43FAG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1441761866&sr=8-4&keywords=silent+hunter+4
Ah!! The light bulb has now been illuminated. I had a sneaking suspicion that might be the case. Thanks for clearing up that muddy water...
It is my understanding that V1.5 is all about U-boat warfare in the Atlantic??? If it is I really don't have any interest in playing a German role and much much prefer being a US captain in the Pacific hunting the Imperial navy. Am I missing something here? Please clarify if the 2 different SH versions coexist as one game but in different oceans. I'm interested in getting better graphics and variety but not at the expense of becoming a German Uboat commander.
Thanks everyone for the quick replies
The main reason to get v1.5 is that the it fixes a number of bugs, and is required to use most of the mods. The U-boat thing is misleading; you don't have to play as the germans. v1.5 is the latest and best version of SH4. They are not parallel versions/games.
Thanks Torpx for clearing that up too. I've been reading up on SH1.5...reviews and comments... most seem fairly positive. Originally I had been turned off by the fact the version seemed to be just a German Uboat game which for personal reasons didn't want anything to do with (unless I could blow THEM out of the water). I think it came out about the time I quit playing SH4 so I didn't follow things about the mods and such after that.
I am truly amazed and humbled by the depth of involvement that so many of the users on this forum have achieved. It is mind-boggling to me that the majority of the players posting here are so knowledgeable about both all aspects of submarine warfare and at same time so technically capable around a PC's insides. I love playing the game but I guess I'm just not interested in the nuts and bolts behind the scenes...I just wanna get to the action ASAP and see how much damage I can inflict on the enemy. I appreciate all the efforts in modifying the game to enhance the experience. The more realistic the better... Keep up the great work guys. I hope I can be more than a casual player and contribute something someday!
Since I am leaning on getting the 1.5 version, are there any recommendations as to where to download it versus another website? Would getting it from Ubisoft be more reliable versus say Amazon?
Thanks again
Aktungbby
09-08-15, 09:32 PM
Voxman!:Kaleun_Salute:
fithah4
09-08-15, 10:54 PM
I prefer having a hard disc myself... Having several hard drive crashes and the latest rig set up now. On the downloads it was discussed about needing a pass code to re-launch the game to install on your computer.
The price has came way down since first coming out and a new copy is 10.00 to 15 bucks compared to 65.00 when first released. :)
Fith
Rockin Robbins
09-09-15, 06:50 AM
I prefer having a hard disc myself... Having several hard drive crashes and the latest rig set up now. On the downloads it was discussed about needing a pass code to re-launch the game to install on your computer.
The price has came way down since first coming out and a new copy is 10.00 to 15 bucks compared to 65.00 when first released. :)
Fith
Haw! Haw! I bought my original copy of SH4 in 2007 for $15.00 because the game was too advanced for a guy's computer. He might not think so much of his sale today. I'll bet he has a computer that will run it fine and the game really stands the test of time well.
ColonelSandersLite
09-09-15, 07:13 AM
It is my understanding that V1.5 is all about U-boat warfare in the Atlantic???
Small correction here. The expansion is not about the atlantic. It's about monsun gruppe.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsun_Gruppe
Everything everyone says is right though. Get it for the bug fixes and mod compatibility and just ignore the german campaign if you so chose.
Jimbuna
09-09-15, 07:49 AM
Welcome to SubSim Voxman :sunny:
CapnScurvy
09-09-15, 08:39 AM
Welcome to SubSim Voxman!
As was pointed out by a couple others, I wouldn't upgrade using a Download. I did years ago with a site called Direct2Drive. After about a year or so of time.....if you wanted to re download from the site again, you had to call tech support to have them re issue the code for accessibility. Some time later, D2D was sold to another company and I just didn't want to get into the hassle I was going to have with proving I purchased the download rights from years earlier to a third party.
Today, a disk copy can be had through several sites. Look for the "Gold Edition". It has the complete game updated to version 1.5 (which, as you have learned, has the U-Boats Add-on included). InetVideo is the site I purchased mine some years ago. The DVD of Silent Hunter IV Gold Edition (http://www.inetvideo.com/products/silent-hunter-iv-wolves-of-the-pacific-gold-edition-pc) (click the name) can be purchased for under 15.00 dollars U.S. Took all of 4 days to arrive, coming from the Montreal Canada UbiSoft head quarters.
If you plan to use some of the mods found here, you will need to do just a couple of things to keep your game running smoothly. JSGME (JonesSoft Game Mod Enabler) is an app that will add mods to your game (most mods are compatible with JSGME). One thing that's critical to do before ever trying a mod......Allow JSGME to "Take a Snapshot" of your freshly installed game files, so you can "Compare" the game files at a future time for possible corruption (due to mod activation/de activation). This feature is the best way of checking your main game files for any possible changes.
Another thing is to only add mods that are compatible to the version of the game you have. If you have version 1.5.....only use mods that are made for a version 1.5 game.
Happy Hunting.
Welcome Voxman! I downloaded SH4 gold edition from Amazon a couple weeks ago. The download went flawless and I did save the install file to a thumb drive for safe keeping. I too used to be hesitant to download a game, but have found that in essence you get two back-ups of the game. One is a copy you make on a thumb drive and the other remains on your account. Again welcome to Subsim, you will be hard pressed to find a more helpful group on the internet! :subsim:
...JSGME (JonesSoft Game Mod Enabler) is
..."Jonesoft Generic Mod Enabler" actually. Not just for games, it can be used for modding applications too. Any modding that is based on simple file replacements.
Thanks everyone for the great responses and helpful information. I've dropped $10 and downloaded V1.5 Uboat add-on and just got done previewing it. Not much has changed but I've only been on a couple of Quick Missions. I guess next step is to load Websters stuff... wish me luck!
Rockin Robbins
09-09-15, 02:50 PM
Thanks everyone for the great responses and helpful information. I've dropped $10 and downloaded V1.5 Uboat add-on and just got done previewing it. Not much has changed but I've only been on a couple of Quick Missions. I guess next step is to load Websters stuff... wish me luck!
Now you no longer need good luck. Good fortune!:up:
ColonelSandersLite
09-09-15, 02:58 PM
Now you no longer need good luck. Good fortune!:up:
Uh... What?
Rockin Robbins
09-09-15, 03:02 PM
Luck is necessary when you do not have sufficient tools or assets to succeed and must rely upon outside supply brought by.....luck! When you have all you need to succeed you no longer need luck but can fearlessly sally forth and seize good fortune.:arrgh!:
ColonelSandersLite
09-09-15, 03:23 PM
Except that luck is synonymous with fortune :O:.
Okay, I wish you Happy Hunting! : )
Rockin Robbins
09-10-15, 01:15 PM
One of the definitions of fortune is a bounty of good things. It isn't just a fortune teller thing. It is the certainty of finding good things, your fortune. As in he earned his fortune. As in fortunate. As in his car turned out to worth a fortune.
Luck is uncertainty, both good and bad. Fortune is an unknown certainty of good things.
It may be a regional thing, but among Greek and Italian people I've often heard the statement "Good luck" be contradicted by another with "No, not good luck. GOOD FORTUNE!" usually accompanied by a pat on the back or a handshake. It means "You are capable and well prepared. Go claim your just reward."
BigWalleye
09-10-15, 02:02 PM
Luck is necessary when you do not have sufficient tools or assets to succeed and must rely upon outside supply brought by.....luck! When you have all you need to succeed you no longer need luck but can fearlessly sally forth and seize good fortune.:arrgh!:
With your belief in the primacy of planning over luck, I must say that I hope to play poker with you some day soon.:D
Rockin Robbins
09-10-15, 04:22 PM
With your belief in the primacy of planning over luck, I must say that I hope to play poker with you some day soon.:D
Poker is a bit like NASCAR. You can set yourself up to win but you are ALWAYS subject to the cruel whims of luck. You cannot ever have everything it takes to win because luck is a major factor. You can do everything right and still lose.
Of course if you do everything wrong you will lose too. The best you can do is up your odds of success.
BigWalleye
09-10-15, 05:50 PM
Poker is a bit like NASCAR. You can set yourself up to win but you are ALWAYS subject to the cruel whims of luck. You cannot ever have everything it takes to win because luck is a major factor. You can do everything right and still lose.
Of course if you do everything wrong you will lose too. The best you can do is up your odds of success.
That, IMO, is a good description of life, and a good description of war.
QuincyBad
07-04-20, 09:19 AM
It's not actually a patch; it's a major overhaul of the game which adds U-Boats and fixes a lot of stuff for the American side. The reason you can't find if for download is that it's not free - it must be purchased. Amazon is one place you can find it.
http://www.amazon.com/Silent-Hunter-Wolves-Pacific-Download/dp/B004I43FAG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1441761866&sr=8-4&keywords=silent+hunter+4
Can you also get it on steam, And the game to patch for 1.5?
propbeanie
07-04-20, 12:01 PM
At this time, the best deal is from Ubisoft themselves, at least on the US store:
https://store.ubi.com/us/silent-hunter-wolves-of-the-pacific-gold-edition/575ffda9a3be1633568b4e26.html?lang=en_US
They have SH3 for the same price, and SH2 for a buck less. SH5 is at its regular $9.99 price
On Steam, they have the Silent Hunter Package:
https://store.steampowered.com/sub/13751/
but no SHII... and alas, no Destroyer Command at either, to go with the SHII... sigh
If doing the Steam version, you need to have the Steam Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific (which is v1.3), ~AND~ the U-Boat Mission Add-on to have SH4 v1.5. You cannot apply the Ubisoft v1.4 patch to the Steam WotP, and you cannot apply the Steam Uboat Missions Addon to any other copy of the game, only a Steam copy - at least, that's the way it used to be...
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