Original box cover of Söldner: Secret Wars (2004)

Söldner: Secret Wars (sometimes spelled Soldner) is a multiplayer FPS game developed by Wings Simulations and released originally in 2004. The original release was flawed by many bugs, and continuous updating was severely hindered by financial shortcomings of distributors JoWood, who would later drop the developers. In 2011, the most recent version of Söldner was made freeware, including all improvements of the patches.

A add-on called Marine Corps was released in 2005, but it only added new vehicles and items to the game and no new weapons. A US edition of Söldner was released under the subtitle Semper Fidelis.

Detailed stats about each weapon can be seen at [1]
The free download of the "Community Edition" can be obtained at [2]

The game still introduced several new elements into multiplayer FPS games, like the "Commander" mode, fully customizable player models and weapon configurations and a giant single map of several 1000 kms width and height. Besides that, the game is still renowned for its giant arsenal of weapons and vehicles in the game.

The weapon system of the game is divided into 5 slots:

Slot 1 holds the knife as a melee weapon.
Slot 2 holds a pistol.
Slot 3 holds any weapon categorized as a "rifle". This also includes several SMGs and grenade launchers.
Slot 4 holds grenades and explosives.
Slot 5 holds rocket launchers.

Any weapon has to be bought at the base of the player's team.

The following weapons appear in the video game Söldner: Secret Wars:

Pistols

Calico M950

The Calico M950 again appears in the pistol layout, but converted to full-auto. Costs $950 ingame, but is moved to the "Rifle" slot.

Calico M950 semiautomatic pistol - 9x19mm

The player with a Calico M950 at the firing range. The green markings on the target actually indicate the player's hits during shooting practices.

Aiming through the M950's sights

Reloading the M950 reveals a shockingly stripped weapon

Colt M1911A1

The M1911A1 costs $350 ingame.

World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP

Desert Eagle Mark XIX

The Desert Eagle Mark XIX is simply called Desert Eagle ingame and costs $700. The gun is chambered in .50AE (noted by the absence of the fluted barrel), but holds an incorrect 8 rounds, like the .44 Magnum variant.

Desert Eagle Mark XIX - .50 AE

A real Desert Eagle would not be able to fire with an un-cocked hammer.

".50 AE" is visible on the barrel.

FN Five-seveN

Original model of the FN Five-seveN, recognizable by the absence of the accessory rail. Costs $550 ingame.

FN Five-seveN original model, which is no longer produced - 5.7x28mm

First-person view of the Five-SeveN. Dust has arisen from the detonations of some recently fired grenade.

Freedom Arms Model 83

The Freedom Arms Model 83 is the only revolver in Söldner. Costs $1150, is fitted with a scope and even more powerful than the Desert Eagle.

Freedom Arms Model 83 - .454 Casull

The scope view of the M83 actually looks strange

Reloading the M83 is incredibly fast

Glock 18

A 3rd-generation Glock 18, allows selectable full auto and featuring an extended 31-shot magazine. Costs $1400 ingame.

Glock 18C (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm. This model has compensator cuts on the slide and barrel to reduce muzzle climb while firing

Heckler & Koch Mark 23 Phase II Prototype

The Heckler & Koch Mark 23 is again featured in the popular Phase II Prototype design. Is available with ($500) and without ($450) silencer.

Airsoft Heckler & Koch Mk 23 Phase II Prototype (note front cocking serrations, deleted from production models) with Tokyo Marui replica of a Knights Armament suppressor and prototype Laser Aiming Module - (fake) .45 ACP

Normal version of the Mk 23 at the firing range

Sights of the normal version

Reloading the normal version

First-person view of the silenced Mk 23

The sights are actually the same as with the normal version

Reloading the silenced version

Heckler & Koch P2000

The Heckler & Koch P2000 in Söldner holds an unrealistic 16 shots in the magazine. Costs $400 ingame.

Heckler & Koch P2000 - .40 S&W

QSZ-92

The Norinco QSZ-92 is one of the cheapest available handguns, priced $350.

Norinco QSZ-92 - 9x19mm

SIG-Sauer P250 Compact

Although called SIG-Sauer P250, this is the "Compact" version. Chambered in 9x19mm, as the magazine capacity of 15 induces. Costs $400.

SIG-Sauer P250 Compact - 9x19mm

First person view of the P250 Compact

Reloading animation. Note the absence of the hammer.

Sphinx 3000

The Sphinx 3000 costs $400.

Sphinx 3000 - 9x19mm

Submachine Guns

FN P90

The FN P90 costs $3400 and hence is the most expensive SMG ingame.

Fabrique Nationale P90 - 5.7x28mm

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

This is obviously the Heckler & Koch MP5A3, as the receiver looks like this variant and the selector shows positions for single and auto fire. The ingame weapon however also allows a burst mode, so this could be another point to discuss. Costs $1400 and is simply named HK MP5 ingame.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm

The reloading animation clearly shows only three selector positions, indicating the A3 version of the MP5.

Heckler & Koch MP5SD3

Just as with the the A3 variant of the "normal" MP5, this is the Heckler & Koch MP5SD3, since the selector only shows two selectable modes (in addition to the "safe" position) and the gun has a retractable stock. Costs $1500 and is simply named HK MP5 Silenced.

Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 with S-E-F trigger group and stock extended - 9x19mm

This is much the same selector as with the MP5A3. I just wonder whether the player automatically switches to "S" (for "safe") while reloading.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1

Just a plain Heckler & Koch MP7A1, however the shown magazine doesn't comply with its capacity of 40. Named HK MP7 ingame and is priced $2600.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with factory magazine and iron sights - 4.6x30mm

A somewhat flawed reloading animation of the MP7A1. The mag doesn't go in there!

Heckler & Koch UMP9

Judging from the magazine shape, this is in fact the Heckler & Koch UMP9, though such a magazine would actually hold 30 instead of 25 rounds, as the ingame weapon does. Named HK UMP.45 and costs $1600.

Heckler & Koch UMP9 (note curved magazine) - 9x19mm

Reloading animation of the UMP9. Yes, this magazine is curved.

Intratec TEC-9

This is a Intratec TEC-9, though the game calls it KG-9. Despite the shown short magazine, it still holds 32 rounds. Costs $700 and is the cheapest SMG.

Intratec TEC-9 - 9x19mm

Izhmash PP-19 Bizon-2

The PP-19 Bizon-2 costs $2300. It should be noted that the depicted PP-19 holds 53 rounds in the magazine, indicating that 9x19mm Parabellum may be used.

PP-19 Bizon-2 with side-folding stock in folded position - 9x18mm Makarov

Ruger MP9

A somewhat accurate depiction of the Ruger MP9 appears in Söldner, including the extended stock and the 32-round magazine. Costs $1000.

Ruger MP9 with stock extended - 9x19mm

Yes, this is in fact the first person view of the Ruger MP9. The player holds the weapon that low that it doesn't appear in the field of view.

Banging the magazine against the muzzle would hardly reload a MP9. In Söldner it however works this way.

Steyr TMP

The Steyr TMP comes with 30-round magazines and a suppressor, just as known from Counter-Strike. The price of this is $750, a little more than for the TEC-9.

Steyr TMP - 9x19mm

Was it not for the suppressor, the TMP would likely be just as invisible as the MP9 in first-person view.

The TMP suffers from the same mis-animation as the MP7, MP9 and MTAR-21.

Shotguns

Armsel Protecta

With the Armsel Protecta, the developers again omitted the manufacturer's name and called it simply Protecta. Priced $1700.

Armsel Protecta - 12 Gauge

Benelli M4 Super 90

The Benelli M4 Super 90 holds incorrect 8 shots and costs $1500.

Benelli M4 Super 90 with 7-shot tube - 12 Gauge

Daewoo USAS-12

The Daewoo USAS-12 model shows the drum magazine, but mentions a capacity of only 10. Some kind of flaw for this $2000 shotgun.

Daewoo USAS-12 with 20-round drum - 12 Gauge

Franchi SPAS-12

The ingame Franchi SPAS-12 (again the game name omits the manufacturer) has its stock removed, but works fine otherwise. Also a cheap one, costing only $850.

Franchi SPAS-12 combat shotgun with stock removed – 12 Gauge

Franchi SPAS-15

Just as with the SPAS-12 (and many other guns in Söldner), the Franchi SPAS-15 shotgun is called only by its model designation. This one costs $1600.

Franchi SPAS-15 - 12 Gauge

NeoStead 2000

For some reason, the NeoStead 2000's in-game designation lacks the numbers. Costs only $950.

Neostead Shotgun - 12 Gauge

Pancor Jackhammer

The Pancor Jackhammer's ingame designation is simply the latter word of its name, and it costs $2100.

Pancor Jackhammer, 12 Gauge

Remington 870

The Remington 870 is the only "classic" shotgun in Söldner. The silver finish of these $800 gun hints that it is the Marine Magnum version.

Remington 870 Marine Magnum - 12 Gauge

The Remington 870 Marine Magnum in first person view, notice the silver finish

Assault / Battle Rifles

5.56A-91

The 5.56A-91 is a combination of assault rifle and grenade launcher, the latter is referred to as M20 ingame. Costs $3200 ingame.

5.56A-91 - 5.56x45mm / 40mm

For some reason, the A-91 has no real gunsight.

AK-47

Of course a game like Söldner would be nothing without a AK-47, which indeed is very cheap with a price of $1400. A large magazine version (called "Big Mag" with 100 shots) is also available, but costs $3600.

Final Production version of the Type III AK-47 with cleaning rod removed and laminated stock - 7.62x39mm

Sights of the AK-47

Sights of the "Big Mag" version

Reloading animation of the "Big Mag" version, revealing the super-large magazine.

AK-74M

Called AK-74, but is in fact the modern AK-74M version. Costs $1800.

AK-74M - 5.45x39mm

AKMSU

The AKMSU appears as "AKS-74U", with an odd two-tone silver and black finish, and without the folding stock. It is also shown with a milled receiver. Costs $1300.

AKMSU - 7.62x39mm

First-person view of the AKMSU. Note the strange two-tone color scheme.

Iron sights

Just as with most weapons (except the hand guns) in Söldner, reloading shows far more of the weapon itself than the first-person view.

The main menu always shows the player's model with the latest selected gun armed. This picture not only shows the absence of the stock on the AKS-74U, but also demonstrates Söldner's customization options for the player model.

Bofors Ak 5D

The Bofors Ak 5D costs $3600 and features a scope/carrying handle.

Ak 5D - 5.56x45mm NATO

Colt M16A1 w/ A2 Handguards

Söldner includes the M16A1 with A2 handguards in two versions: One fully-automatic, designated M16A1 ($2400) and one 3-round burst version named M16A2 ($1500), the latter mimicking the M16A2's fire control group.

M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm.

Iron sights of the M16A1

Just for comparison, the identical sights of the "A2" version

Colt M4 and variants

There are no less than five versions of the Colt M4 available in Söldner: The stock M4 ($2500), the M4A1 version including scope, silencer and (unusable) tactical flashlight ($4000), a one called AimPoint ($3500), a SOPMOD version including scope, foregrip and silencer ($4000) and one plus the M203 grenade launcher called M4 / M203 ($3300). The best thing about this: They all look like actual M4 carbines, however the M4A1 version appears in odd silver finish.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm

Stock M4, first person view

Stock M4, iron sights

Stock M4, reloading animation

M4A1, first person view

M4A1, scope view

M4A1, reloading animation

Aimpoint version, which looks very much like the standard one

Aimpoint view

Aimpoint version, reloading animation, which again looks too familiar

M4/M203 version, standard first person view

M4/M203 version, iron sights

M4/M203 version, reloading animation (of the magazine)

SOPMOD version, first person view

SOPMOD version, scope view

SOPMOD version, reloading animation

Enfield L85A2

The Enfield L85A2 is simply called L85 A2 ingame and costs $3900.

L85A2 with SUSAT scope - 5.56x45mm NATO

As with all the other bullpup weapons, reloading gives a strange sight of the L85A2. Now you get a chance to see what this would have looked like in normal magazine configuration.

FAMAS G2

The FAMAS G2 costs $2600.

FAMAS-G2 with proprietary bipod deployed - 5.56x45mm NATO

As with all bullpup weapons, the reload animation of the FAMAS G2 is messed up.

FN F2000

The FN F2000 appears along with a grenade launcher, which is (just as with the A-91) called M20. Priced $4200.

FN F2000 - 5.56x45mm NATO with FN GL-1 - 40mm

Time for Science Fiction: The scope view of the F2000 reveals a modern IR sight.

FN SCAR-L

Oddly, just the L version of the FN SCAR made it into Söldner. Obviously a first generation model, comes with a scope and foregrip, which grosses up to a price of $3800.

First Generation FN SCAR-L with M68 Aimpoint scope and Grippod foregrip - 5.56x45mm NATO

Heckler & Koch G3A3

This is the slimline handguard version of the Heckler & Koch G3A3, priced $2100 and called HK G3 A3. Holds correct 20 rounds and is also available with a scope (named HK G3 A3 ZF) for the price of $3600.

Heckler & Koch G3A3 with slimline handguard - 7.62x51mm NATO

First-person view of the ZF version.

A peek through the ZF scope.

Reloading animation of the ZF version.

Heckler & Koch G11 K2

The Heckler & Koch G11 K2 holds 45 bullets and costs $4500. Of course, the game version also retains the scope of the original rifle.

Heckler & Koch G11 K2 - 4.73x33mm

Heckler & Koch G36

A Heckler & Koch G36 is included in Söldner, which also includes the original barrel and optics. Costs $3800.

Heckler & Koch G36 with ZF 3x4° dual optical sight - 5.56x45mm

Heckler & Koch G36C

A plain Heckler & Koch G36C costs $2200.

Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm

Heckler & Koch HK53

The Heckler & Koch HK53 is shown with a curved M16-like 30-shot magazine and retracted stock. Costs $1700.

Heckler & Koch HK53 - 5.56x45mm.

Heckler & Koch XM29 OICW

The Heckler & Koch XM29 OICW appears ingame under the name HK OICW and costs $4400. The grenade launcher is again designated M20 and the sight is the same as with the FN F2000.

Late-model over / under Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW) - 5.56x45mm & 20mm. This is the most common version mocked up or modeled in videogames; the second most common has the lower barrel project much further than the upper. See gallery below for more images.

Heckler & Koch XM8 Carbine

The Heckler & Koch XM8 Carbine costs $3700. It should be noted that this one uses G36-like magazines.

Heckler & Koch XM8 with Insight ISM-V sight - 5.56x45mm. Note "birdcage" flash hider replacing the old "duckbill," and four PCAP accessory mounting holes added to the handguard.

IMI Galil AR

Things get messed up with the IMI Galil AR (wooden handguard), which has its magazine capacity lowered to uncommon 25. However this is one of the more cost-efficient assault rifles, priced $2300.

IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm

IMI Tavor TAR-21

The IMI Tavor TAR-21 costs $3500. It retains the scope of the original model.

IMI Tavor TAR-21 - 5.56x45mm

IMI Micro Tavor MTAR-21

The IMI Micro Tavor MTAR-21 is simply named Tavor MTAR 21 inside the game. A dotsight is included for the price of $3500.

Prototype IMI Tavora MTAR-21 with ITL MARS red dot sight and 20-round magazine as seen in Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield - 5.56x45mm

Another almost invisible gun in the hands of the player, seen from first person view.

Another flawed reload animation. The completely wrong magazine position for a bullpup weapon.

Norinco QBZ-95

The Norinco QBZ-95 is yet another cheap ($1900) and light bullpup AR.

Norinco QBZ-95 - 5.8x42mm

OTs-14-1A-02

The OTs-14-1A-02 Groza is one of the smallest and cheapest bullpup rifles in Söldner. It only costs $2000, but features no special equipment like scopes etc.

OTs-14-1A-02 Groza with bayonet - 7.62x39mm

SIG SG 551

The SIG SG 551 features a scope for the price of $3800.

SIG SG 551 - 5.56x45mm

SIG SG 552

The SIG SG 552 is available for $3500. As the SIG 551, it also features a scope, but is inferior in damage and range.

SIG SG 552 - 5.56x45mm

Steyr AUG A2

The Steyr AUG A2 costs $4300. Though called Steyr AUG ingame, this is the A2 version, as the scope is rail-mounted.

A Steyr AUG Special Receiver - 5.56x45mm. AUG A2 models are the Austrian military firearm, the imported weapon into the U.S. was named the AUG Special Receiver.

Machine Guns

Heckler & Koch HK21E

The Heckler & Koch HK21E is depicted with bipod and a 80-shot ammo box. Costs $4800.

Heckler & Koch HK21E - 7.62x51mm NATO

Heckler & Koch MG36

The Heckler & Koch MG36 is called HK 36 LMG and costs $5800. It retains the sight of the G36, but the bipod is not included.

Heckler & Koch MG36 with Beta-C drum magazine, proprietary bipod, and ZF 3x4° dual sight system - 5.56x45mm

M249-E1 SAW

Judging from the design of the rear sight and the stock, this is the M249-E1 SAW. Costs $5000 and is called M249 SAW.

M249-E1 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) with 200-round ammo drum - First major upgrade of the SAW officially adopted by the U.S. Military (this is a real blank adapted movie gun) - 5.56x45mm

M60

Nothing special is to say about Söldner's M60, except that it's misidentified as the M60E3, though its heat shield and design of its carry handle are indicative of the original model. It's priced at $5500.

M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

MG3

The MG3 appears in Söldner by its manufacturer's name as Rheinmetall MG 3 and comes with a bipod for the price of $5800.

MG3 Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

PKM

The PKM Machine Gun costs $5200. Judging from the flash hider, it's a more recent model.

PKM with latest version of Flash hider - 7.62x54mm R

Sniper Rifles

Accuracy International Arctic Warfare

The Accuracy International Arctic Warfare is incorrectly called AWM in the game. Costs $5800.

Accuracy International AW - 7.62x51mm NATO

The AW's scope at maximum zoom

World model of the AW on the back of the player

Barrett M82A1

Söldner's naming of the Barrett M82A1 rules out the brand name and instead mentions the $6800 rifle by its designation and nickname as the M82 A1 Light Fifty.

Barrett M82A1 - .50 BMG

Cheyenne Tactical M-200 Intervention

The Cheyenne Tactical M-200 Intervention appears under its usual abbreviated name CheyTac LRRS M200. Costs $7000.

CheyTac M-200 - .408 CheyTac

Heckler & Koch PSG-1 A1

The Heckler & Koch PSG-1 A1 makes its appearance in Söldner as the HK PSG1. The price is $4900, and the A1 version can be figured out by the handguard.

Heckler & Koch PSG 1 A1 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Izhmash SV-98

The Izhmash SV-98 appears without a bipod and also without the brand name. One of the cheaper sniper rifles, priced $5100.

SV-98 - 7.62x54mmR

Mechem NTW-20

The Mechem NTW-20 is simply the most devastating firearm the player can carry in Söldner, being able of inflicting more than twice the damage of a M82A1 and even more than some rocket launchers. This also explains the price of $8500.

Mechem NTW-20, 20mm

PGM Hecate II

The PGM Hecate II is also as effective as the M82A1, but has slight disadvantages in accuracy. Hence you save $200 over the latter, paying only $6600 for the Hecate.

PGM 'Hecate II' - .50 BMG.

Saiga 308

The Saiga 308, called Saiga .308 ingame, is the very special case of the only un-scoped semi-automatic rifle in Söldner. This might also explain its price of only $1100.

Saiga 308 - 7.62х51mm NATO

SIG-Sauer SSG 3000

The SIG-Sauer SSG 3000's designation in Söldner oddly drops the "Sauer" out of the name. Appears with a bipod and costs $4600.

SIG-Sauer SSG 3000 with Harris bipod 7.62x51mm NATO

Steyr HS .50

The Steyr HS .50's name also gets messed up totally in Söldner, where it appears as the Steyr .50 HS. Yet another of the .50 BMG rifles, just as effective and worth $7000.

Steyr HS.50 .50 BMG

SVD Dragunov

The SVD Dragunov makes its almost unavoidable appearance as the SVD Dragunow. Quite a good buy for $4800.

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R

VSS Vintorez

The VSS Vintorez is also quite cheap, costing only $4200.

VSS Vintorez with PSO-1 scope - 9x39mm

Scope of the Vintorez. Note the reticles of the SVD Dragunov.

Walther WA 2000

The Walther WA 2000 costs $5300.

Walther WA 2000 - .300 Win Mag

Zastava Arms M93 Black Arrow

The rare-seen Zastava M93 Black Arrow appears also under omission of the manufacturer's name. Costs $6650 and is incorrectly attributed as a Russian-produced weapon. Almost equal in performance to the M82A1.

Zastava Arms M93 Black Arrow - 12.7x99mm

Launchers

C90-CR (M3)

The C90-CR (M3) is available in the versions "Anti Bunker" ($3000), "Anti Personnel" ($4000) and "Anti Tank" ($5000). Each version comes with three missiles in total.

C90-CR (M3) - 90mm

FHJ-84

The double-barreled FHJ-84 exists in the versions "Anti Personnel" ($4500), "Anti Tank" ($3700) and "Smoke" ($500).

FHJ-84 - 62mm

FGM-148 Javelin

The FGM-148 Javelin appears in Söldner under the simple name Javelin. Note that the player can only carry two missiles for the launcher, which is quite costly for $7100.

FGM-148 Javelin - 127mm

LAW 80

The accurately shown (and named) LAW 80 is such a massive weapon that the player can carry only one shot with this launcher. However, it only costs $1250.

LAW 80 - 94mm

M136 AT4

The M136 AT4 includes a scope and three missiles for the price of $3800.

M136 AT4 Anti-Tank recoilless launcher - 84mm with AN/PVS-4 night-vision scope

M202 FLASH

The famous M202 FLASH appears ingame under the name M202A2 MRL, but the four barrels of the launcher are always shown extracted. Incredibly, the player carries a complete reload for all four barrels with himself. Costs $5500.

M202 FLASH - 66mm

Milkor MGL

The Milkor MGL is a grenade launcher and therefore placed in the "Rifle" slot. Called MGL-MK1 ingame, features a scope and costs $4000. It is incorrectly reloaded by swapping out the entire cylinder.

Milkor MGL fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight - 40x46mm

Panzerfaust 3

The Panzerfaust 3 is one of the cheaper rocket launchers. Available in standard AT ($2700), "Bunkerfaust" ($3000) and Panzerfaust 3-T ($3800) version. All of these carry three missiles in total.

Panzerfaust 3 with DM12A1 rocket, 60mm

PF-89

By far the cheapest rocket launcher. The PF-89 costs only $1150, but carries no reloads.

PF-89 80mm

RG-6

The RG-6 is another grenade launcher and thus also placed in the "Rifle" slot. Costs $4000.

RG-6 / 6G-30 grenade launcher - 40mm Caseless

RPG-18

The RPG-18 carries two reloads plus one loaded missile (three in total) and costs $2200. In real life, the RPG-18 is a single-shot, disposable missile launcher, and cannot be reloaded.

RPG-18 - 64mm

RPG-29

The RPG-29 is a more advanced unguided AT missile launcher, also with three missiles in total. Costs $4300.

RPG-29 - 105mm

FIM-92 Stinger

The FIM-92 Stinger is the only MANPADS in Söldner. Also carries three missiles and costs $3500. For some reason, the weapon is called Stinger Weapon System ingame. It is shown with a fictional optical sight rather than the iron sight the real weapon uses.