After the repack finishes (takes ~15 minutes on an SSD), do this:
We have to address this. The keyword "fitgirl repack" implies a cracked copy. If you own the game legally on Steam or Ubisoft Connect, the repack is a backup (morally ambiguous, technically illegal in the US due to DRM circumvention). If you do not own it, you are pirating.
However, because Ubisoft has effectively abandoned the online services for Conviction (the official version requires a defunct launcher that resets your settings every boot), many argue the repack is the definitive preservation copy. For $0.00, you get a functional game; for $19.99 on Steam, you get a broken one. The choice is pragmatic.
The repack installer asks what you want:
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction — New FitGirl Repack Overview and Install Guide
| Feature | Status in FitGirl Repack |
| :--- | :--- |
| Windows 10/11 | Works flawlessly (Run as Admin). |
| Controller Support | Full native Xbox 360/One/Series support. |
| Missing Textures | None. All high-res assets intact. |
| Crash on Launch | Fixed via the included no_launcher patch. |
| Save Games | Works perfectly. No cloud sync (obviously). |