Sniper Elite has obviously focused on its excellent sniping mechanics, but it's always allowed players to take out targets in a limited amount of other ways as well. RELATED: How a Japanese Myth Inspired Dark Souls' Most Iconic Gameplay Mechanic With its new game, Rebellion should take note of the Hitman series' recent success. For many fans, this setup is very similar to IO Interactive's Hitman series, albeit with less freedom. Time and time again, he is dropped into enemy territory against overwhelming odds, but he always completes his mission anyway. Protagonist Karl Fairburne is an elite commando, entrusted with vital missions that he seemingly is the only person for the job. Sniper Elite is a third-person stealth game that focuses on assassinations and espionage. RELATED: Advances in Gaming Technology Ruined Hideo Kojima's Best Storytelling Devices
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Sniper Elite 5 has the chance to refine the formula even further, taking the series to new heights. The fourth entry showed the true potential of the series and delivered one of the better modern third-person stealth shooters on the market. However, despite the series' success and the confirmation that it's working on a sequel, little is known about Sniper Elite 5.Įach Sniper Elite game so far has expanded the series, with Sniper Elite 4's vast, open areas serving as a stark contrast to the first game's linear levels and straightforward gameplay. Though it's been four years since the latest main series release, developer Rebellion has not forgotten about the franchise that put it on the map, releasing a spinoff in the stylish Zombie Army 4: Dead War and one of the community's most requested experiences in the form of Sniper Elite VR. There is also a more-traditional multiplayer mode where 16 players can square off in sniper battles.Few stealth shooters have steadily improved like the Sniper Elite series. In addition to its campaign, Sniper Elite 5 has an "Invasion Mode" that lets players drop into other's campaigns, taking on the role of an Axis sniper trying to kill the other player. Kill Hitler in Sniper Elite 5's preorder DLC Those who preorder also get the P.1938 suppressed pistol.
Rebellion did not say if the Season Pass will be available outside the Deluxe Edition.Īdditionally, everyone who preorders Sniper Elite 5 gets a new mission in the Target Führer campaign called "Wolf Mountain." In this mission, players sneak into Hitler's mountain retreat, the Berghof, in an attempt to murder the Nazi leader in the "most imaginative way possible." The Berghof is protected by heavily armed guards, so this will be no easy task. The DLC adds "extensive maps" that include an "expanded armory" of World War II weapons, as well as weapon skins. This will pit him against the scheme’s mastermind, Abelard Möller, an Axis Obergruppenführer, who must be stopped at any cost," reads a line from the game's description.Īs for the Season Pass, this is included with the game's Deluxe Edition and it comes with a two-part campaign expansion coming after launch.
"Karl has to use all of the skills at his disposal to gather intelligence about the plans and make sure they never come to fruition. The game puts players into the military boots of Karl Fairburne, a soldier who uncovers a Nazi plot, Operation Kraken, that could give the Axis powers an edge. As announced previously, the Xbox version is included with Xbox Game Pass from day one.Ī new trailer is out now, showing off more of the main story and characters players will encounter. Sniper Elite 5 launches on May 26 across Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.
Sniper Elite 5 now has a release date, while developer Rebellion has also announced the game's Season Pass for players looking to stock up on extra content after launch.