TWoS crashing since update.

Fifi · 10-14-19, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeboOnline

Hello everyone. My SH5 just updated through UPlay and now when I launch the game with TWoS mod through the UPlay client the game runs fine up until I either click continue campaign or try to load a save. The game makes an attempt to load but crashes every time. Thanks for any help in advance.

You should try to start new campaign, as update isn’t probably save compatible

ZeeboOnline · 10-14-19, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Fifi

You should try to start new campaign, as update isn’t probably save compatible

Thank you for your response. An even newer update just downloaded that was 3GB.

When I try to start a new campaign the game doesn't even try to load and crashes immediately. Also since the update I've noticed that the Ubisoft logo when you first start the game has been appearing. Now it could be that I'm going crazy but I don't believe that was happening before the update. I have tried uninstalling and re-installing both the game and the mod but nothing has changed.

I know that this is most likely an easy fix but I am inexperienced when it comes to mods with this game and any help would be appreciated.

Aktungbby · 10-14-19, 11:35 AM

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THEBERBSTER · 10-14-19, 02:40 PM

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I would suggest starting again from scratch.
Uninstall the game from the control panels program and features.
Use a registry cleaner.
How To Use The Free Registry Cleaner 'Ccleaner' > Pictorial > Includes Download Link

Re-install SH5 and when the game is updated check that the game loads to the main menu before installing TWoS.
Update SH5 From v1.0.5.0 To v1.2.0 Immediately After Installing > Pictorial

Download and install the latest TWoS full version 2.2.16 which will not need the update.
Make sure the instructions are followed.
https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=4861

A Pictorial Step By Step Guide Through The Wolves Of Steel (TWOS) Installer > Pictorial

winzaren · 10-14-19, 03:22 PM

I have the same problem. This afternoon Uplay downloaded an update for Silent Hunter 5, since then TWoS doesn't work.
It crashes when I try to load in game, even when with new Campaign.

I've tried a clean reinstall, but the Generic Patcher is unable to patch SH5, as it has different version, than expected. It is still 1.2 though. Looks like Ubisoft released a silent patch that broke the mod.

Vanilla SH5 works without problems.

vdr1981 · 10-14-19, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by winzaren

Looks like Ubisoft released a silent patch that broke the mod.

"Silent patch" ?

No , I don't think this is the case. Ubisoft stopped updating SH games looong time ago. You guys should find the way to prevent the uplay to mess up with your game files after you install and patch the game to official v1.2.0...

Happy hunting!

winzaren · 10-15-19, 12:30 AM

I'm aware that they stopped patching SH5 years ago. But they still might dish out a recompiled binary for compatibility reasons. Maybe they want to bring SH5 on uplay+ (SH3 and SH4 are there, SH5 is missing), and needed to make a patch because of that. A simple binary recompile with different framework version is all it takes to break the binary compatiblity required for the generic patcher.

I'm not sure what more than deleting the whole directory, downloading the game, shutting down uplay and starting the TWoS installer I can do. The SH5.exe is different than the Generic Patcher expects.

I installed the mod 5 days ago the same way, without any issues. Today I come home, and after a while I see a pop-up on uplay "Silent Hunter 5 is ready to be played", which means that uplay downloaded something. After this SH5 refused to launch and crashed on the initial loading screen.

After I freshly reinstalled the game and the mod the game crashes after I try to load into any mission.

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winzaren Nub Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 4 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I have the same problem. This afternoon Uplay downloaded an update for Silent Hunter 5, since then TWoS doesn't work. It crashes when I try to load in game, even when with new Campaign. I've tried a clean reinstall, but the Generic Patcher is unable to patch SH5, as it has different version, than expected. It is still 1.2 though. Looks like Ubisoft released a silent patch that broke the mod. Vanilla SH5 works without problems.

10-15-19, 12:30 AM	#7
winzaren Nub Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 4 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I'm aware that they stopped patching SH5 years ago. But they still might dish out a recompiled binary for compatibility reasons. Maybe they want to bring SH5 on uplay+ (SH3 and SH4 are there, SH5 is missing), and needed to make a patch because of that. A simple binary recompile with different framework version is all it takes to break the binary compatiblity required for the generic patcher. I'm not sure what more than deleting the whole directory, downloading the game, shutting down uplay and starting the TWoS installer I can do. The SH5.exe is different than the Generic Patcher expects. I installed the mod 5 days ago the same way, without any issues. Today I come home, and after a while I see a pop-up on uplay "Silent Hunter 5 is ready to be played", which means that uplay downloaded something. After this SH5 refused to launch and crashed on the initial loading screen. After I freshly reinstalled the game and the mod the game crashes after I try to load into any mission.