Hunt hide and kill as you take command of U.S. submarines and crews and navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific during WWII.. . Silent Hunter the industry-leading naval warfare simulation franchise for over a decade returns to its roots with next-generation graphical realism immersive gameplay innovative crew evolution and more action than ever before. Hollywood Blockbuster experience Lifelike graphics and spectacular audiovisual effects offer an incredibly immersive gaming experience. Witness the historical accuracy and the amazing attention to detail from the breathtaking Pacific settings to the more than 75 authentic-looking war machines such as the U.S. Gato sub the Japanese Yamato flagship and the Kawanishi aircraft. Immersive single player gameplay Diverse mission objectives and events on over 15 maps combined with unique rewards make each campaign a unique experience. Commandeer various U.S. submarines and progress your career as a naval officer via improved dynamic campaigns in Career Mode or dive into instant actions and single patrols for a quick fight. Large Scale Naval Engagements Epic naval engagements can be witnessed by players either firsthand or via radio messages and orders from high command Innovative crew evolution Earn upgrades and experience to guide the evolution path of crewmembers making your men the most effective naval force in the Pacific theatre. Addictive Online New Adversarial Mode Join forces with up to 8 friends via LAN or 4 via internet in either cooperative or adversarial gameplay modes. Scripted and generated mission types allow for epic online battles and unlimited replayability. Easy to control An upgraded and streamlined interface makes moving around the submarine and controlling it much easier than ever before. Scalable learning experience Selectable dif