Sniper Elite 4 news & patch notes

Attention snipers!

Intel has been intercepted and we are excited to announce that Sniper Elite: Resistance will launch on January 30th 2025 and is now available to pre-order. Check out the new release date trailer for Sniper Elite: Resistance here: Further intel has also revealed the Sniper Elite: Resistance Deluxe Edition, which will include additional Season Pass content when that launches later in the year. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952953/0aee1d272bd141f3e19e4c2cbf6c3b0c08649207.jpg Skilled sharpshooters who pre-order Sniper Elite: Resistance receive a bonus new Target Führer campaign mission, an additional weapon skin, and the powerful Karabiner 98 Rifle. In addition to the bonuses included with the Standard Edition, pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition will also offer the classic M1911 Pistol and two days early access to the game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952953/e4957b3e910786b24d5ac60fbcf75f916bcb6a22.jpg In Sniper Elite: Resistance, Harry Hawker, agent of the Special Operations Executive (SOE), takes the lead role for the first time in the series as he discovers an insidious new Wunderwaffe – something so powerful, it guarantees the Nazis would win the war. This new standalone story runs parallel to the events of Sniper Elite 5 and turns the attention towards the hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France. As you would expect from Sniper Elite, the game offers unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat. You can also expect huge agency on how to complete your mission, with optional Kill List targets, multiple infiltration and extractions points, and side missions. Sniper Elite Resistance also introduces Propaganda Missions, a brand-new style of side mission to the series. Locate a unique Propaganda poster in each of the main campaign’s levels to unlock a Propaganda Mission where you become a Resistance Fighter. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952953/f856fa37ca81d1c8661828df206980d7835833f1.png

Game features:

• Full length, standalone campaign playable in both single-player and co-op
• Authentic arsenal of World War II weaponry, featuring fan favourites as well as new additions
• Customise and upgrade weapons to fit your playstyle
• The trademark X-ray kill cam returns, showing you the true destructive power of each shot
• Engage in cat and mouse multiplayer in the fan favourite Invasion mode
• Once you’ve set your scope, take things online with adversarial multiplayer

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2169200/Sniper_Elite_Resistance Stay up to date with all things Sniper Elite via our social channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. We stream most Thursdays via Twitch and chat regularly with the wonderful Community via the official Rebellion Discord channel.

New operative. New threat. New campaign.

Heed the call back to the battlefield soldier. You may have vanquished many a foe on the French coastline, but your mission there will continue in Sniper Elite: Resistance. Watch the Sniper Elite: Resistance Reveal Trailer: You will now take on the role of Harry Hawker, an agent of the Special Operations Executive (SOE). Intel has revealed powerful and deadly weapons known to the Axis as the Wunderwaffe. An arsenal of this magnitude could surely turn the tide of the war in their favour. Your elite skills will be required to seek out key Axis targets and work together with the French Resistance to destroy the Wunderwaffe once and for all! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/4d8a755da3d453c1a810fb4484fab40eec7a7cea.jpg

Weapons of warfare.

Reacquaint yourself with an armoury packed to the rafters with authentic World War II weapons. As well as some familar guns in your inventory, expect some new pieces that will aid in your missions success. Once reunited with your ideal loadout, make sure to head to one of the workbenches scattered around the campaign map in order to customise your rifles, secondaries and pistols to your specification. The visceral X-ray kill cam and advanced gunplay physics returns, demonstrating the unmatched destructive power of every one of your signature shots. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/9c2e1f1c6bf35c8989e6fe5e1c1b922b036e631e.jpg

Become the Resistance.

Propaganda Missions are a brand-new style of side mission to the series. Throughout the campaign discover unique propaganda posters that will allow you to step into the shoes of a French Resistance fighter. With time sensitive objectives, players must sneak, snipe and shoot, taking down enemies under certain conditions to complete their mission. Will you be up to the task?

Axis Invasion.

Axis Invasion returns to Sniper Elite: Resistance with more campaign halting escapades. Watch as your opponent scours the map in fear of your presence. Strike when they least expect, utilising your weapons and equipment to full effect. Their campaign success is in your hands, so whether you go all guns blazing or adopt a more stealth approach, only one will be determined the victor. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/d621bcae163cf43bc6d758f7b1f53cd69e423562.jpg

All for one and one for all!

Call upon your squad and head onto the battlefield read for combat with Multiplayer. Whether you prefer the chaos of Deathmatch or No-Cross or the wave based tactics of Survival, there is plenty of scope based carnage to be had. Compete with up to 16 players and battle it out until a champion is crowned. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2169200/Sniper_Elite_Resistance Stay up to date with all things Sniper Elite via our social channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. We stream most Thursdays via Twitch and chat regularly with the wonderful Community via the official Rebellion Discord channel.

Snipers, Hone your focus. We're delighted to announce that the Sniper Elite Franchise Sale has officially begun! Whether you're re-visiting the unforgiving yet exotic terrain of North Africa in Sniper Elite III, diving into 1944 France to uncover Operation Kraken in Sniper Elite 5, OR brand new to our award-winning sniper series, there's never been a better time to test your sharpshooter skills on the front lines. Click the link below to visit the Sales page where all our discounts are listed, including: 👉 90% off Sniper Elite III 👉 85% off Sniper Elite 4 👉 85% off Sniper Elite 5 👉 30% off Sniper Elite 5: Season Pass One 👉 50% off Sniper Elite 5: Season Pass Two ➕ Don't forget, the Franchise sale runs until Thursday 13 June, so make the most of the sale while it lasts soldiers! Visit the Sniper Elite Franchise Sale page to view more of our discounts.

Sniper Elite 4 comes to iPhone, iPad and Mac

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/3a4f86e65810a512702f8d22f61b0c535e320ba6.jpg With more than 30 million players worldwide, Rebellion's award-winning, BAFTA-nominated tactical shooter, will this holiday season, be playable on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and any iPad or Mac with the M1 chip or later. Legendary snipers can now take on the Nazis in the palm of their hands. You will return once more to 1943 Italy. The Axis is mobilising and it’s up you, Karl Fairburne to aid in the liberation from fascism. Not only will your Apple devices have intuitive touch controls, but you will also have access to a wide range of supported external controllers to assist in navigating your way through the map. For further intel, sign up to our exclusive mailing list via the official Sniper Elite website. Stay safe out there, and we'll see you on the battlefield. https://store.steampowered.com/app/312660/Sniper_Elite_4/

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Snipers unite,

The Steam Spring Sale is soon coming to a close so get yourself an incredible deal before it disappears. Check out all of the available discounts below: Sniper Elite 5 - 70% Sniper Elite 5 Deluxe - 66% Sniper Elite 5 Season Pass One - 40% Sniper Elite 5 Individual Season Pass Two DLC - 35% Sniper Elite 5 Season Pass Two - 35% Sniper Elite 5 Individual Season Pass Two DLC - 30% Sniper Elite 4 - 90% Sniper Elite 4 - Individual DLC - 80% Sniper Elite 4 - Season Pass - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Deluxe Edition - 90% Sniper Elite 3 - 87% Sniper Elite 3 - Individual DLC - 70% Sniper Elite 3 + Season Pass - 90% Sniper Elite 3 Season Pass - 85% Sniper Elite V2 Remastered - 75% Sniper Elite V2 Remastered Upgrade - 30% Sniper Elite - 60% Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army - 85% Sniper Elite: Zombie Army 2 - 85% Sniper Elite VR - 70% Enter the battlefield and complete your Sniper Elite collection now. The Steam Spring Sale ends March 21 at 10AM Pacific

Snipers assemble,

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/b494fee17177ce44b42d48c2114187e6ca76cd67.jpg In celebration of all-things stealthy, we're proud to introduce a number of juicy discounts to our Sniper Elite series. Take a glace at some of the awesome savings on show:

• Sniper Elite 5 - 66%
• Sniper Elite 5 Deluxe - 60%
• Sniper Elite 5 Season Pass One - 40%
• Sniper Elite 5 Individual SP1 DLC - 35%
• Sniper Elite 5 Season Pass Two - 30%
• Sniper Elite 5 Individual SP2 DLC - 25%
• Sniper Elite - 75%
• Sniper Elite V2 Remastered - 75%
• Sniper Elite V2 Remastered Upgrade - 30%
• Sniper Elite 3 - 90%
• Sniper Elite 3 - Individual DLC - 85%
• Sniper Elite 3 + Season Pass - 90%
• Sniper Elite 3 Season Pass - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - 90%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Individual DLC - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Season Pass - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Deluxe Edition - 90%
• Sniper Elite VR - 60%

This promotion runs from July 24th - 31st so don't delay and grab yourself a stealthy deal now. See you on the battlefield!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/0855b99c1efaf4afcc5afd0d256bed319822d59f.gif Attention snipers! The icy winter is thawing and with that comes some monster discounts on the entire Sniper Elite catalogue! 😱 Don't delay as the sale ends on March 23rd, so you've got a few days to get re-acquainted with some of our legacy titles. Train your bino's on the following incredible deals:

• Sniper Elite 5 - 50% 
• Sniper Elite 5 Deluxe - 40% 
• Sniper Elite 5 Season Pass One - 30% 
• Sniper Elite 5 Individual Season Pass 1 DLC - 30%
• Sniper Elite - 80% 
• Sniper Elite V2 Remastered - 75% 
• Sniper Elite V2 Remastered Upgrade - 30% 
• Sniper Elite 3 - 85% 
• Sniper Elite 3 - Individual DLC - 85% 
• Sniper Elite 3 + Season Pass - 85% 
• Sniper Elite 3 Season Pass - 85% 
• Sniper Elite 4 - 90% 
• Sniper Elite 4 - Individual DLC - 85% 
• Sniper Elite 4 - Season Pass - 85% 
• Sniper Elite 4 - Deluxe Edition - 90% 
• Sniper Elite VR - 60%
• Sniper Elite: Zombie Army - 70% 
• Sniper Elite: Zombie Army 2 - 70%

Don't delay troops as the sale ends in 2 days! Delve into a host of new missions, whether it's in Berlin in 1945, Africa in 1942, Italy in 1944 or France in 1944 - you've got plenty of Axis to dispatch! https://store.steampowered.com/app/312660/Sniper_Elite_4/

Snipers, It's been 11 days since the launch of Sniper Elite 5 and whilst (rest assured) we're still working hard on the next patch to address priority bugs and feedback, we're maintaining the hype train with our latest Accolades Trailer. Shinning a light on what the critics have to say about the latest instalment in the Sniper Elite franchise. Check that out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhDEo7cktqs Eurogamer – Essential –

• “Sniper Elite 5 has blown me away. I spent most of my weekend with it in a state of delighted befuddlement, constantly muttering 'isn't this brilliant?' as it delivered yet another incredibly designed level to creep around while turning Nazi skulls into cornflakes.”
• “Sniper Elite 5 perfects the balance between sniping and more general stealth.”
• “Through its invasion mechanic, Sniper Elite 5 achieves the ultimate goal of any sniping game, to capture the tension and drama of Jude Law and Ed Harris squaring off in Enemy at the Gates.”

GamesRadar – 4.5/5

• “Sniper Elite 5 is the best it's ever been with a new game mode that'll blow your mind.”

PSU – 9/10 –

• “easily the best Sniper Elite experience to date.”
• “If you're looking for a tactical, rewarding World War II-era shooter, Sniper Elite 5 comes highly recommended.”

ShackNews – 9/10 –

• “Sniper Elite 5 is a game that knows exactly what it is, and delivers on all fronts.”

GameByte – 9/10 –

• “The sheer mind games that occur in Invasion Mode easily makes it the best feature Rebellion has ever designed for a game.”
• “This is peak Sniper Elite”

GamingTrend – 8.5/10 –

• “Even five entries in, Sniper Elite 5 manages to deliver on the core gameplay sniping loop while managing to provide us with a handful of new features to keep things fresh.”

WorthPlaying – 9/10 –

• “Sneaking around and sniping Nazis is an engaging as it ever has been”
• “the game has certainly hit the bull's-eye”

GameGrin – 10/10 –

• “Plainly put, Sniper Elite 5 not only managed to meet my expectations but far surpass them. What I thought would be a fun game for a couple of hours at most became quickly a phenomenal release I couldn't get more of.”

GodIsAGook – 8.5/10 –

• “Not only does it look great, some of the maps are massive.”
• “Sniper Elite 5 is the best the series has been, with layered combat, huge maps, and tons of options to get that all-important kill.”

NME – 8/10 –

• “I’ve played 30 hours of Sniper Elite 5 and it is my professional opinion that it is fun as shit”
• “Sniper Elite 5 is excellent, genuinely.”
• “one of 2022’s most essential releases”

Xbox Achievements (also PS Trophies) – 8/10 –

• “Sniper Elite 5 sees the studio in fine fettle, working well within its comfort zone to deliver an unapologetically entertaining and remarkably varied bullet-riddled experience.”
• “a wonderfully robust and consistently enjoyable sandbox shooter that's good, reliable fun.”

ScreenRant – 4/5 –

• “One thing that's very impressive about Sniper Elite 5 is its level design, and some of the open environments are truly great.”

Metro – 8/10 –

• “just about as tense as gaming gets”
• “Sniper Elite 5 is the best of the franchise to date... The sniping loop especially, boosted by subtle use of the DualSense’s haptics, is the most compelling it’s ever been.”
• “More highly addictive Nazi cranium popping, that improves almost every aspect of the experience – especially in terms of the open world and expanded weapon options.”

EGM – 4/5 –

• “the best game in the series so far”

Independent – 8/10 –

• “at a healthy distance is where Sniper Elite’s gameplay shines.”

Stuff – 4/5 –

• “France is a beautiful sight to behold whether you’re sneaking through its scenic countryside or skulking through stately chateaus draped with Swastika banners.”

IGN – 7/10 –

• “Sniper Elite 5 is still a satisfying and spectacularly gross way to shoot Nazis in their nether regions”

Don't forget to stay up to date with all things Sniper Elite via our social channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. We stream most Thursdays via Twitch and chat regularly with the wonderful Community via the official Rebellion Discord channel. See you on the battlefield troops! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/

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Calling all elite snipers!

Sniper Elite 5 is available now on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Steam and Windows Store. Sniper Elite 5 offers an unparalleled tactical sniping experience as you fight your way across the most immersive maps ever featured in the series, with many real-world locations captured in stunning detail. The new Launch trailer to celebrate the release of Sniper Elite 5 is available to view here: Sniper Elite 5 takes place in the events around D-Day in France, 1944, as our hero Karl Fairburne joins a covert US Rangers operation to weaken the Atlantikwall fortifications along the coast of Brittany. There he makes contact with French Resistance, and they begin to uncover a secret Nazi plot that threatens to turn the tide of the war back in the Nazi’s favour: Operation Kraken. It is now down to Karl to reveal exactly what the Axis forces are planning and end Operation Kraken, and the mastermind behind it, Abelard Möller, before it can be launched. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/2d24cb3633663e14e58989cec0b4643d058da7b3.jpg Rebellion CEO, Jason Kingsley said: “We are extremely proud to be releasing Sniper Elite 5 today and cannot wait for players to get their hands on the game. The franchise continues to go from strength to strength and the entire team at Rebellion has done a fantastic job to create the best game in the series to date. We are particularly proud of the new Invasion Mode which we think will be a real fan favourite. The tension and challenge that the invasion creates really intensifies and heightens the gameplay experience.”

SNIPER ELITE 5 GAME FEATURES:

Expansive Campaign – real-world locations have been captured using photogrammetry to recreate a living, immersive environment with multiple infiltration and extraction points. Side missions, hidden collectables and kill list targets provide a whole new perspective on each mission. Take on the Nazi plot solo or work with a partner, with improved co-op mechanics allowing you to share ammo and items, give orders and heal each other. Invasion Mode and Co-op – invade another player’s Campaign as an Axis sniper and engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse, providing a new dimension to the challenge as you stalk your prey. Invasion Mode can be toggled on/off in the game menu. The entire campaign is also playable in 2 player online co-op with players able to share items and ammo and revive each other. Weapon customisation – find Workbenches hidden in the missions (each mission has 3 to find) to customise and upgrade virtually every aspect of your weapon – change scopes, stocks, barrels, magazines and more. Rifles, secondaries and pistols all have a huge variety of options. On top of that you can select the ammo to suit your target, from armour-piercing right down to non-lethal. Adversarial multiplayer – customise your character and loadout and earn XP, medals and ribbons as you take on intensely competitive 16 player battles that will really test your sharpshooting skills. If co-op’s more your style, you can team up with up to 3 other players against waves of enemies in Survival mode. Full crossplay – crossplay enables you to seamlessly play co-op, Invasion Mode and adversarial multiplayer with other players on all other formats. Enhanced Kill Cam – more realistic and grislier than ever, the trademark X-ray kill cam returns, showing you the true destructive power of each shot. Bones deflect bullets unpredictably, ripping a new path through enemy bodies. SMGs and pistols can also trigger kill cams, including multiple shots in dramatic slow motion. The frequency with which a player sees Kill Cam can be changed in the game menu, including the ability to switch it off entirely. Advanced gunplay – factor in rifle stock and barrel options along with gravity, wind and heart rate while you line up your sights on the target. For the first time in the series iron sights have been included for SMGs and pistols. New traversal mechanics – Karl can now use zip lines, slide down slopes and shimmy along ledges to reach the perfect vantage point, or to sneak past sharp-eyed enemies. Enhanced climbing abilities now allow you to explore hidden areas in the game map and unlock alternative routes. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/8c35b4ee671565779d8f34976d0226c2bc50421d.jpg https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/ Don't forget to stay up to date with all the latest Sniper Elite 5 intel by following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube or by joining your fellow comrades in the official Rebellion Discord.

Attention snipers!

Allied HQ has passed on further intel and included a new Sniper Elite 5 video that reveals details about the stealth options that will be available to elite level snipers when the game is released on May 26th. Offering insight from the development team as well as from the game’s military advisor and motion capture artist Paul Biddiss (https://twitter.com/PaulBiddiss), the new Spotlight trailer features interviews and gameplay footage showcasing the new traversal, sneaking and takedowns in Sniper Elite 5, including new non-lethal options. The new Spotlight video is available to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u435k6geWj8 Paul Biddiss, the military advisor and action co-ordinator for a number of high-profile movies and TV shows, provided his expertise to the Sniper Elite 5 development team as well as being the motion capture artist for Karl Fairburne, helping to ensure the highest possible level of authenticity to his movements and takedowns. Speaking about his involvement in the game Paul said: “All the takedowns are realistic to the training that was given to SOE operatives… everything is realistic. There is no embellishment.” {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/6232fcaf68e408ce1dc148896db24c2943272bd8.jpg The new video also gives details of the other stealthy options open to Karl including new traversal mechanics which open up hidden areas of the maps as well as giving the player alternative routes to approach their objectives. The player will also have to consider the audible distance of both their weapon and ammo when taking a shot if they want to remain undetected. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/fde1a3289bd51db1338811b6bf758afe686b3d1a.jpg In Sniper Elite 5 you will have a host of non-lethal options at your disposal including the ability to incapacitate the enemy with non-lethal takedowns and ammunition. These options provide you with even greater scope to approach each mission and game scenario in a way that best suits your playstyle and your objective. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/90039135c554986cc1211ed9b4587bba803d84b1.jpg One final bit of intel for the tabletop gamers out there – preorders for Sniper Elite: The Board Game are now open from the Rebellion Unplugged webstore. This tense stealth action board game sees one player take on the role of Allied Sniper Karl Fairburne, while up to 3 players team up to command the Axis forces and hunt their enemy down. Check out this trailer for a closer look at the game: Don't forget to stay up to date with all the latest Sniper Elite 5 intel by following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube or by joining your fellow comrades in the official Rebellion Discord. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/

With the launch of Sniper Elite 5 fast approaching, we want to showcase the accessibility features you can expect to find in the latest instalment of the award-winning series. It’s important to us that as many people as possible can play our games and so we’ve worked hard to reduce barriers and make Sniper Elite 5 more approachable. We’re also aware of the importance of publicising our features so you know if you can play before you buy. Without much further ado here are the upcoming accessibility features in Sniper Elite 5:

Difficulty Customisation

Everyone is an Elite as you can customise the difficulty to whatever suits you. You’ll have five pre-set difficulty levels to choose from ranging from Civilian (Very Easy) to Authentic. Our new Civilian difficulty is our equivalent of a story mode with highly reduced combat, player damage and enemy awareness, so we hope this will open the game up to players who found Sniper Elite 4 too challenging. In addition, you can customise the combat, sniping and tactical aspects of the game independently to better suit you. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/879ffbde72f964175b9a23b13859aeecf9595700.jpg But difficulty customisation doesn’t end there. In our Advanced Difficulty mode you can fine tune a huge range of specific elements to best suit your playstyle. From how much information is displayed on the radar to health regeneration and enemy AI behaviour, you’ll be able to tailor the game to your capabilities. Difficulty can also be changed at any time from the pause menu, so there’s no need to restart a mission if you find the challenge too high or low.

Tutorials

Sniper Elite 5 introduces enhanced tutorial options. Not only do you have constant access to detailed tutorials (accessed from the pause menu) to help guide you through all the mechanics and enemies you may encounter, but we also have options for the frequency of tutorials and even an option to reset them. So, if you have a break and come back to the game or just need extra reminders, you can reset the tutorials and jump straight back in without having to play through an introductory level to get your bearings. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/d9e0faa236ea554d59ae4c13861f592897191149.jpg

Subtitles & Text

Sniper Elite 5 is fully voice acted and with that come subtitles. Our subtitle customisation gives you the ability to change text size, colour (from a range of pre-sets) and background opacity. All subtitles include speaker names too, so you’ll always know who’s talking. In multiplayer we have a quick chat wheel with common shout outs – each of these are also voice acted and have subtitles displayed on screen. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/dd8a1a79a7724506da30e0afe86bcea0aa2d0402.jpg Sniper Elite 5 also has some scaling options for text in menus and some HUD elements. Scaling for UI text is limited to small, medium, large sizes.

Colour Blindness Adjustments

We know our colour blind players struggled with the Stealth system in Sniper Elite 4 as it relied heavily on colour. So, to help fix that we’ve added colour adjustments to SE5 for enemy awareness and location markers. You can now choose from four pre-defined colour palettes; original and 3 colour blind accessible variants. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/1579825a7092a6177ab0a9e79535a738bc1f029b.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/463f60a66154b7c151d9b30ef8ad7537deae8550.jpg

Customisable Audio Levels

We’ve separated out some audio channels so you can set them to whatever works best for you. Including individual sliders for hit feedback, dialogue and enemy awareness cues, you’ll be able to balance the sounds most important to you as you play. For multiplayer you can enable or disable voice chat and adjust the chat volume independently. We also have a setting to adjust the Dynamic Audio Range, so that you can reduce the severity of loud noises like explosions. Finally, SE5 uses Spatial Audio to help you locate enemies around you and immerse you in the fight.

Controls & Input

Anyone can be a Sniper, and with the huge range of Aim Assist options available you won’t have to worry about pinpoint accuracy if that’s not your thing. Aim Assist is also customisable by state, so you can have different aim assistance settings for firing from the hip, scoped and ironsights. Sniper Elite 5 will also launch with full control remapping on mouse and keyboard. For gamepad users we have 6 pre-sets to choose from - three layouts each with left and right-handed variants. These left and right variants swap the stick functionality. SE5 will also offer the standard sensitivity and axis inversion options.

Accessibility First!

The first time you launch the game you’ll be asked to do the usual set up, but you’ll also get a chance to change the accessibility settings and subtitle display right away before any cut scenes. This ensures that you can experience the game in a way that suits you from the get go. A few visual settings we offer include support for reducing motion sickness, where you can disable Motion Blur and Binocular Distortion. And finally, everyone loves a kill cam, right? Well, not always. You’re free to turn off Kill Cameras or X-Rays whenever you like. So if gore isn’t something you’re keen on, you can play without fear of those incredibly graphic testicle shots! Although we’re really proud of what we’ve achieved for Sniper Elite 5, we’re still at the start of our accessibility journey. We hope to release more accessibility features in updates and we want to hear from you – our players – about what barriers you face and what features would help you. Or is there something we have that doesn’t quite meet your needs? Get in touch with us on twitter @Rebellion, join the conversation on our Discord, or through our Help Centre. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/6b820cb35d64e4519a90a042666f8dd54da0c475.jpg Calling all snipers! We have received essential intel, including a new gameplay trailer for Sniper Elite 5, which sheds light on the enhancements made to the all familiar and devastating slow motion Kill Cam. For the first time in the series, Kill Cam can now be triggered by particularly clinical shots using SMGs and pistols as well as for eliminations using rifles and takedowns. Equip those binos and check out the new trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS8Ef3dHyQw Enhancements have been made to both the physics and the visuals behind Sniper Elite 5’s Kill Cam. Bullets can now ricochet off bones causing even further internal devastation which is shown to the player in more detail - thanks to enhancements in the visual representation of the characters, including more definition on the skeleton, muscles, organs and sinew!

To scope or not to scope?

The inclusion of iron sights for both SMGs and pistols, a first for the series, will allow you to be more accurate with those weapons, which will in turn trigger a Kill Cam for the most clinical of shots. The elite snipers among you will also have control over the Kill Cam in real time with ability to speed up or slow down the cinematic - as well as being able to adjust the camera angle! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/5f26041f4b60ca36e5959a3d2821667be8bcdc67.jpg As a favourite feature with the sharpest of shooters, the frequency with which one sees the Kill Cam can be adjusted in the game’s menu (including the ability to turn it off completely, if you'd prefer).

Weapon Modification

The weapons in Sniper Elite 5 have been painstakingly recreated from real world reference to ensure maximum authenticity. Snipers can now customise their weapons by discovering workbenches hidden within the missions. Each workbench will unlock further customisation options. This means that you can adjust your chosen loadout to suit your individual play style and the objective that you are undertaking. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/991bd64c7a2f6ac4bb6a99f437658ca72733ae67.jpg

PRE-ORDER SNIPER ELITE 5:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/ Players who pre-order Sniper Elite 5 will also receive the latest mission of the much heralded ‘Target Führer’ campaign entitled “Wolf Mountain”. The Deluxe Edition is also available to pre-order and will include Season Pass One (2 Campaign Missions, 2 Weapon skin packs, 2 Character Packs, 6 Weapon Packs), Target Führer and a P.1938 Suppressed Pistol for those who pre-order. To keep up to date with all the latest Sniper Elite 5 news please visit sniper.com and follow the game on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord.

With just 16 days to go until the release of Sniper Elite 5, Rebellion HQ shares top secret intel on the real-world inspirations behind one of the spectacular settings coming to the campaign. Within the action packed CGI trailer we shared in January, some of our keen-eyed Sniper fans may have noticed a familiar structure standing amongst the chaos - the towering presence of Beaumont-Saint-Denis. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/240e60a94d660c6a8dee9eb1bef9d16980520398.jpg The inspiration for Beaumont-Saint-Denis is the real life Abbey of the Mont-Saint-Michel, a breath taking construct situated in the picturesque bay shared by Brittany and Normandy. Its origins can be traced back to the early 8th century where the bishop of a nearby town claimed that the Archangel Michael had demanded a church be built on top of the island on the bay. Since that time it has gone through a number of changes, including the building of what we now know as the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel. Its towering steeples, narrow winding streets and assorted monastic buildings are all preserved behind high defensive walls. What could be more perfect as inspiration for a Sniper Elite 5 mission? We sat down with Principal Environment Artist Saija Wintersun, Lead Environment Artist Simon Richards and Head of Design Jordan Woodward to discuss the design of the level and the challenges they faced. What were the benefits of visiting the site in person? Saija Wintersun - ‘In order to capture the essence of the location, you have to first experience it. At the end of the day photogrammetry can only replicate the visuals of an object, not the atmosphere. You have to ask yourself what makes this place special. Is it the scale, the claustrophobia, the wind and the cold, the stone, the way the puddles are formed, the ancient medieval wood they had, what kind of birds there are, what does the echo sound like, and so on. Finally there is the challenge of making something that is better than real life. It’s not meant to be an exact copy. It’s something more.’’ Jordan Woodward – ‘One of the aspects of Mont Saint Michel is that it is very maze-like, so to replicate that in the game, it is essential that the designers get a real feel for the place. That feeling of disorientation can only really be translated over into the level having actually felt it personally.’ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/fbe264d1d608e6f325ab6922ab411d54184446f9.jpg How does the team go about transferring the space into a playable level? Simon Richards – ‘All of our environments begin with a whitebox, a basic blockout of the gameplay space. From this point the whitebox is refined until it functions for both Art & Designs needs. We'll then begin populating the environment with art assets created during the whitebox phase, and Design will implement the gameplay. The process between Art & Design is collaborative and we'll often make changes to the gameplay spaces as we build out the environments.’ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/6ea038d2fd952b4505fe353c02e1e5062a532da5.jpg What was one of the biggest challenges when approaching the design of Beaumont-Saint-Denis? Saija Wintersun – ‘Building a level is a puzzle, with the artist on one side pushing for impressive visuals and the designer looking for the most fun gameplay. Bringing these opposing viewpoints together is always challenge. We had a lot of compromises in the layout of the island. For example, there were originally lots of sharp angles and steep staircases that may have been realistic but didn’t work for gameplay. We also had to make sure the player has enough sightlines and impressive views without removing too much of the architecture so it still felt like a town.’ Simon Richards – ‘Visiting Mont-Saint-Michel I was struck by how small the town is, and how surprisingly easy it is to get lost! When adapting a real location there's always a balance between preserving the look & feel of the location, and creating a viable gameplay space. We have a lot of gameplay metrics required by the AI and that often means spaces need to be a little larger than they are in reality. It's a fun challenge to figure out the balance between the two, and how far you can push either way.’ Did you feel any pressure basing a level design on such an iconic historical monument? Saija Wintersun – ‘No, of all the level concepts in the early phase of development, Beaumont-Saint-Denis was the one I wanted to work on the most, as I knew it would be mission people would remember visually. Simon Richards – ‘The pressure comes from achieving a balance between form and functionality, as we strive to recreate the feel of a real world location, which also supports the requirements of the gameplay. I think we've managed to strike a good balance in this respect.' Did the pandemic cause many issues during the initial phases of design and if so, how did you overcome them? Simon Richards – ‘We were lucky in that we managed to complete quite a few reference trips to key locations in France and the Channel Islands prior to the pandemic. We had planned to visit more locations in France, however the restrictions on travel ultimately made those unworkable. Despite that we were still able to arrange location visits within the UK, as and when the restrictions allowed for it.’ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/d649ba4c87c4b26d2a77140c2c54b4ef93cc5c62.jpg What has been the biggest learning experiences, having utilised field trips to sites for reference purposes? Jordan Woodward – ‘Having not gone on trips beforehand, it made us realise how much more efficiently and accurately a level can be constructed. Having real memories of a place can positively impact design rather than making use of images and videos previously sourced by someone else. Ultimately scale is also much easier to decipher having been there in person. The other great aspect to reference trips is having the level designer and the artists, who ultimately will be working together be able to co-ordinate their ideas collaboratively. Communication is much easier when you have the inspiration right in front of you. We hope that this translates in the final design and that fans of Sniper Elite will enjoy it as much as we had creating it. Sniper Elite 5 will release simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store on May 26TH 2022. Karl Fairburne’s exploits continue. Will he be victorious? That will be up to you.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/414d9bc63560916099a456f08a320ee4fd41cbfe.jpg Attention Snipers! Exclusive intel has come our way and we are proud to reveal a new trailer for Sniper Elite 5 which showcases the game’s features and game modes, including the first glimpse of multiplayer and Invasion Mode. With all footage captured in game, you can feast your eyes on the Features Trailer here: Sniper Elite 5’s expansive campaign is set in France in 1944 and centres around the events of D-Day. Elite sniper Karl Fairburne uncovers a Nazi plot called Operation Kraken that could turn the tide of the war back in their favour. Working in the shadows behind enemy lines, Karl has to use all the skills at his disposal to destroy Operation Kraken and the mastermind behind it Abelard Möller. The full Campaign is playable in two player online co-op allowing players to team up as they fight the Axis force and track down Möller.

Invasion Mode

You can also try to thwart Karl’s progress as the new Invasion Mode allows an opposing player to join your game as an Axis Sniper tasked with hunting Karl down and taking him out. The invading player can make use of AI Axis soldiers to help them find Karl’s location, creating a high stakes game of cat and mouse. Meanwhile Karl can utilise phones placed within the level to gather intel on the invader and their location. For those wanting an uninterrupted campaign, you’ll be pleased to hear Invasion Mode can be toggled on/off in the game menu. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/214fc0a1d8efc40c17e706b47a05fd6d02487037.jpg

Multiplayer

Multiplayer is not restricted to the campaign as a suite of tense multiplayer combat modes are also available. Complete with all format crossplay, Sniper Elite 5’s multiplayer features four core game modes each with a host of customisation options allowing players to create their own matches. Sniper Elite has always been recognised for its advance gun physics and this has been elevated even further for Sniper Elite 5. With weaponry painstaking recreated from real world reference to ensure maximum authenticity, the guns in Sniper Elite 5 contain a meticulous level of detail and all have their own unique feel and characteristics to the player. Elite snipers will be pleased to see that the Kill Cam has also been elevated. Clinical kills with pistols and SMG will now trigger the Kill Cam in addition to rifle and takedown kills. Bullets will ricochet off bone, causing increased devastation which is shown to the player in even more gory detail than ever before. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/8a689789c3b1fbf71a8b11970125bd418a72660b.jpg Weapon customisation has also been greatly enhanced with players now able to change a weapon’s stock, magazines, receiver, barrel, scopes and iron sights as well as its materials. This allows every player to create a suite of weapons that perfectly suit their individual playstyle as well as the mission that they are undertaking. Customisation options are unlocked in the game by discovering workbenches that are hidden within the maps. At these benches players can then customise their loadout meaning that they can adapt their playstyle and approach on the fly without having to restart a mission. New traversal mechanics have unlocked even more playstyle options. The routes you take can define if you are stealthy and stay in the shadows or go loud and take the fight to the enemies head on. The ability to climb vines for example allows Karl to reach new areas of the map giving him sneaky routes, great vantage points and access to secret locations further adding to each mission’s replayability. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/583b364d4892e8f25756b38a45a677c7a2d73870.jpg Pre-order the Sniper Elite 5 Deluxe edition now to receive the latest mission of the much heralded ‘Target Führer’ campaign entitled “Wolf Mountain”, the P.1938 Suppressed Pistol and of course, the Season Pass which comes fully loaded with:

• 2 Campaign Missions
• 2 Weapon skin packs
• 2 Character Packs
• 6 Weapon Packs

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/ Don't forget to stay up to date with all the latest Sniper Elite 5 intel by following us on Twitter, Discord, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as well as on sniper.com.

Hello Snipers! It’s great to see so many of you getting excited about the varying ways to play Sniper Elite 5. With so many questions about multiplayer specifically, I thought I’d take the opportunity to walk the community through some of the upcoming features you’ll be able to get your hands on from May 26th. One of the biggest changes coming to Sniper Elite 5 is the introduction of 4 team multiplayer. In past Sniper Elite titles multiplayer only pitted 2 teams against each other with a 12 player cap, this time we’ve pushed the cap up to 16 to allow for a new 4v4v4v4 mode called Squad Match. Due to popular demand, we’ve also implemented optional cross-play so players can join their fellow Sniper friends on other systems without restriction. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/05fd85e59b57dfefc24790463b1d20e976dfbe6c.jpg We’ve also greatly expanded the customisation options for multiplayer games across all platforms. Score type, score cap and time limits are no longer tied to specific pre-sets as we wanted to give players more freedom to build their own custom experience. Game modes from previous Sniper Elite titles make a return in new forms as Free-For-All, Team Match and No-Cross. Players are also encouraged more than ever to craft their own multiplayer experiences based on personal preference and are even able to customise the scoring type for any given match. Another big change is how we’ve handled multiplayer progression and the meta-game. Progression towards attachments, skins and weapon unlocks is no longer shared with the campaign mode as multiplayer now has its own bespoke unlock system. As an example, if you want to unlock a particular attachment for a weapon, you’ll have to use that weapon or another related one to complete challenges whilst competing in Multiplayer to unlock completion rewards. We’ve also included an entire suite of multiplayer exclusive perks that are split between 5 different classes. By default players will always have the Sniper class equipped with the choice of then picking between Scout, Medic, Engineer and Assault as a secondary class. These classes allow players to specialise their perks to suit their playstyle and the varying opponents they’ll be facing, this could mean swapping classes in-between respawns. Players are able to unlock perk points every time they level up which they can then use to buy perks from a classes perk tree. The perks have been balanced to help encourage and augment different playstyles as opposed to outright boosting weapon damage or accuracy. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/284424a007a80df25fb0ecc30ae0f46dd67ce606.jpg Players can also make use of new items in multiplayer, one of the favourites amongst the dev team here at Rebellion is the Decoy! As the name suggests it’s an item that generates a scope glint that players can deploy to trick opponents into firing and giving away their position. Something to note is that if an opponent fires at your decoy and destroys it, they’ll automatically be tagged. So players are heavily incentivised to pick their shots carefully and be wary of any pesky decoys on the battlefield. One more addition I’d quickly like to touch upon are Supply Drops, these are special caches that spawn in around the map at various intervals. Successfully getting to a Supply Drop first and opening it will not only net you a heavy weapon, but it’ll automatically tag any opponents within a 50m radius, so there’s a risk vs reward paradigm players will have to consider when dealing with supply drops. The rewards for getting to one first are notable, but failing to successfully do so will give away your position and put you at risk. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/b9b76deaeeb9ccd5d0eae5fa631d9001b6ebc05c.jpg With all the new content we’ve discussed for Sniper Elite 5’s multiplayer I’m sure many of you are eager to get hands on and put your sharpshooter skills to the test. Here are a few of my own personal top tips to help you along the way: Tagging is your best friend in multiplayer, not just for yourself but for your entire team. When you tag someone you’re essentially broadcasting their position, allowing your whole team to focus on that threat. When you tag someone and your team mate kills them, you’ll also get bonus XP for a tag assist. Make sure to also revive your teammates and vice versa. You might be tempted to respawn in straight away to get back into the fray but that approach will cost your team more points in the long run (depending on the scoring method). Also, it might sound obvious but you should always aim for the head! A head shot or heart shot will always be fatal and will prevent the opponent’s team from being able to revive them. Each multiplayer map has its own identity and has been designed to encourage players to think about their approach and what playstyle might work best. Don’t be afraid to switch classes to help you gain the advantage! Keep these tips in mind when playing and you’ll be an ace marksman in no time at all. That about does it for all I can share with you today, we look forward to seeing you all on the battlefield when Sniper Elite 5 launches on May 26th. In the meantime you can keep up to date with all the latest information about the game on our social channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/

Attention snipers! With just 42 days to go until the launch of Sniper Elite 5, we're delighted to unveil a brand new Weapons & Customisation Spotlight which reveals the steps the team at Rebellion takes to recreate the authentic weapons in minute detail. You can watch the latest Spotlight by clicking the below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy4ShfYhIX8 The Sniper Elite 5 Development team worked with renowned military historian and star of the Combat Dealers TV show, Bruce Crompton as well as the Imperial War Museum and Royal Armouries Museum to capture thousands of reference images and audio recordings of World War 2 weapons and vehicles to help ensure maximum authenticity. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/2ff8101967d5ba79f14c3c5ee4348dc3b328e681.jpg From capturing 300-400 photographs of German half-tracks, tanks, artillery pieces and Kettenkrads during the Photogrammetry process, to ensuring that the sounds attached to Karl's signature Welrod are as accurate as possible, Sniper Elite 5 promises to be the most immersive, authentic experience in the franchises' history. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/a1974b0bcda65e7ceb344320a1cab68637cec34a.jpg As Senior Designer Lawrence Barnett previously addressed in his Dev Diary (which you can read by clicking here), Sniper Elite 5 offers a level of customisation never seen before in the series so far, with players able to change a weapon’s stock, magazines, receiver, barrel, scopes and iron sights as well as the materials. This enables the player to finesse their weapons to best suit their playstyle, whether that is stealthy and methodical, ‘run and gun’, or a mixture of the two. Customisation options can also be accessed during gameplay as the player discovers Workbenches in the game maps. These will in-turn unlock further customisation options. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/90f9d5c2a4976573c3b20f07b73dbef889fea6f4.jpg Sniper Elite 5 will release simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store on May 26th 2022. Don't forget to pre-order now to receive an additional Target Führer campaign mission entitled “Wolf Mountain”. A Deluxe Edition is also available, which will include Season Pass One, as well as the P.1938 Suppressed Pistol for pre-orders. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/

DISCORD AMA

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/057d414e371a81210163d4c98c1cace050c3f271.jpg Scopes ready Snipers! Join us for our third Discord Stages Event on April 20th, 6pm BST where we'll be discussing the Setting and Characters that will bring Sniper Elite 5 to life. With exclusive behind-the-scenes intel and an opportunity to chat directly with the Devs. Head over to our official Rebellion Discord server and submit your questions on all things Settings and Characters via the 'sniper-elite-5-questions' channel. Stay up to date with all the latest Sniper Elite 5 intel by following the game on our social channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Hi Snipers, I am sure that many of you are polishing your rifles getting ready for the release of Sniper Elite 5 on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store on May 26th. The gunplay has always been a key component of the Sniper Elite series as we mix authentic recreations of real World War 2 weaponry, with best in class ballistics to create an incredible challenge that is also great to play. We wanted to take the guns in Sniper Elite 5 to the next level, building on the successes of the previous games, and at the same time ensuring historical accuracy whilst maintaining the fun factor. This led us to an overhaul of our weapons along with the creation of the new Weapon Customisation options. Where we’ve focused on enhancing the character and feel of our weapons, from sound effects to animations, stats, and finally art. Including the addition of the ‘Ironsights’ perspective, which you will all be able to get your hands on soon. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/4ec7edca31f37beb4ba1fea8c9eaa8a2362b4a45.jpg We have conducted thousands of hours of playtests and what we continue to see is that everyone will have different approaches to the way they play Sniper Elite. Some will be ultra-stealthy, moving with incredible caution and pre-planning every assault to the smallest detail, while others are more carefree, throwing caution to the wind and relying on their trusty SMG, grenades and mobility to get them out of sticky situations. We want everyone to approach the game in the way that they find the most fulfilling. With that in mind, we have developed the Weapon Customisation so that you can now adjust your weapons to best suit your playstyle. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/3c6496c78891a0b6a4a81507b084fa2ab6e79894.jpg As you go through the levels you will find Workbenches (each level has three hidden within them). These will unlock various Attachments like scopes, suppressors, stocks, muzzle breaks and more. As you add, remove or adapt different elements of your weapons you will see how they affect four key stats: Power, Rate of Fire, Control and Mobility, as well as the many advanced stats. To give you an example: a stealthy player after a high powered semi-auto may want to opt for the RSC1918 rifle, equipped with a scope and suppressor. This will be extremely powerful, fairly quiet and fast-firing but the weight of the rifle (~5.3kg without the attachments) means that your movements will be slower. For instance, it will take longer to look down the scope and steady your aim. This is a compromise a more methodical player will be happy to take because they are prioritising power and rate of fire over mobility. However, the same rifle could be setup with the very short “Mousqueton” barrel, the scope removed, and you’d be left with a very different proposition. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/6dc601d36c7b43f2af7224293f19b5d959deefa2.jpg A more “run and gun” player may opt for the more lightweight M1 Carbine rifle, which weighs in at around 2.5kg. Providing better aim stability, quicker time to aim and faster movement to name a few of the benefits. By opting for a lightweight stripped barrel and a smaller lightweight magazine you will reduce the weight even further, making the weapon even more mobile and ergonomic. However, this comes at a cost as you will now have a smaller magazine, meaning less bullets, and a touch more vertical recoil due to that lightened barrel. However, for those that like to move like the wind and get up close and personal this is a risk worth taking. With such an enormous arsenal of options available to both Rifles, Secondaries and Pistols, we’re confident you’ll be able to find and craft the perfect loadout to suit your playstyle. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/4a1fbe4033816869340604c59f0069c4f6a4d253.jpg The customisation options have also enabled us to recreate some incredibly rare and interesting weapons from World War 2, such as the experimental G43 chambered in the smaller 7.92×33mm Kurz round (found in the MP44), which we’ve coined the “G43 Kurz”. We were lucky enough to get our hands on some very special and unique weapons during our trip to the Royal Armouries with the great historian Jonathan Ferguson and found it a great inspiration. I have probably given away far more intel than I should have, so it’s time for me to return to the sniper’s nest. We’ll have to cover Special Ammunition another time, but in the meantime, armour piercing rounds capable of piercing steel or prohibited soft-point expanding rounds that are devastating against personnel? Choices, choices… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/0eadd686056ee7f3413c2739e1416bdb1b61ca87.png We cannot wait for you to test your chosen Weapon customisations in real time from May 26th. In the meantime you can keep up to date with all the latest information about the game on our social channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Discord AMA:

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/78b25d9ce0b5227a505d4a6b03c1548f0f165c6d.jpg Eyes up Sniper. Join us for our very first Discord Stages Event on April 6th, at 6pm BST. We'll be discussing all of the above and MORE in an exclusive AMA with Senior Designer Lawrence Barnett and Lead Designer Ryan Baker. So what are you waiting for? Head over to our official Rebellion Discord server and submit your questions on all things Weaponry via the 'sniper-elite-5-questions' channel. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/4ec7edca31f37beb4ba1fea8c9eaa8a2362b4a45.jpg Calling all snipers to the front, A sharpshooter must get to know his weapon inside out, and it's time for you to get to know yours. Take a sneak peak at the authentic World War 2 weaponry available in Sniper Elite 5, in the brand new Marksman gameplay trailer, captured completely in game engine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uarAL-Iyf6Q Launching simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store on May 26th, Sniper Elite 5 features a comprehensive suite of weaponry with the most customisation and attachments ever seen in the franchise’s history. With over 200 options, including items such as scopes, suppressors, stocks, muzzle breaks, materials and more, snipers will be able to adjust their loadout to suit their playstyle and the objectives they face in each mission. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/b0c008b6ec5d431203b31a0b17fb8a86f4d83150.jpg Weapon Attachments and Customisation Options are primarily unlocked by finding Workbenches within each of the levels. As different elements are added, removed or adapted the changes will be reflected in four key weapon stats: Power, Rate of Fire, Control and Mobility. A stealthy player may want to opt for power and rate of fire at the cost of control and mobility due to their methodical approach, while the opposite will be true for a more “run and gun” style player. The latest instalment also includes the addition of an ‘Ironsights’ perspective for pistols and secondary weapons such as SMGs, so you'll be closer than ever to the action and the weapons you'll come to rely on. In the coming weeks we'll be offering our Community the chance to to get to know more about Sniper Elite 5, directly from the development team themselves. Stay tuned via the official Sniper Elite social channels listed below to find out more! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/f3e76b47b6ccbfebdc6927bdb16454204cbefdf7.jpg Pre-order the Sniper Elite 5 Deluxe edition now to receive the latest mission of the much heralded ‘Target Führer’ campaign entitled “Wolf Mountain”, the P.1938 Suppressed Pistol and of course, the Season Pass. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/ Don't forget to stay up to date with all the latest Sniper Elite 5 intel by following us on Twitter, Discord, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as well as on sniper.com.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/bab18327986b64df6fb84ce7ed1dc838a364ce42.jpg Snipers! You have been waiting patiently, just as you would in the field. We are finally pleased to announce that Sniper Elite 5 will launch globally on Thursday, May 26th 2022. Available to pre-order now, the latest game will release simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store and will be fully cross-platform compatible. To celebrate the announcement, our brand new Pre-Order trailer is now available to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_AeRULyTnU The latest trailer gives all our well-trained recruits a glimpse of the action-packed storyline and main characters that will feature in Sniper Elite 5 as elite marksman Karl Fairburne uncovers a Nazi plot to turn the tide of the Second World War, codenamed Operation Kraken. 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. This will pit him against the scheme’s mastermind, Abelard Möller, an Axis Obergruppenführer, who must be stopped at any cost. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/218fcc163e812823e86979bbb4ec8f5a14e69fe5.jpg

Pre-Order Bonus

Players who pre-order Sniper Elite 5 will also receive the latest mission of the much heralded ‘Target Führer’ campaign entitled “Wolf Mountain”. Players will get to infiltrate the Berghof, Hitler’s private mountain retreat in the Bavarian Alps, which is crawling with heavily armed personal guard, and a slew of collectables for eagle-eyed snipers. They are tasked with taking down the Führer in the most imaginative way possible. Additionally those who pre-order will receive the P.1938 Suppressed Pistol. Based on a Special Forces experimental prototype, this powerful handgun is a must have for covert operations. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/743fcfcf1aeedbad6426b628fb0d8ef4abc8b423.jpg

Deluxe Edition

Sniper Elite 5's Deluxe Edition will not only include the pre-order content but also the Season Pass. This will give players access to a post-release two-part campaign on extensive maps where they can arm themselves with an expanded armoury of authentic World War II weapons and customise their sniper with new character packs and weapon skins. The Season Pass comes fully loaded with:

• 2 Campaign Missions
• 2 Weapon skin packs
• 2 Character Packs
• 6 Weapon Packs

Rebellion Store Bundles

Also on offer are our Cadet and Marksman Bundles featuring a range of exclusive Sniper Elite 5 merchandise, the Resistance Graphic Novel, plus a copy of the Deluxe Edition on Steam. To find out more and pre-order your bundle via the official Rebellion shop please click here. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/e1d2e935771102be0ffd652840bf146d60afc64b.jpg With an extensive Campaign, which can be played as 2 player online co-op, diverse and expansive mission locations, painstakingly recreated using photogrammetry to ensure a deeply immersive experience, Sniper Elite 5 promises the biggest, most interactive maps in the history of Sniper Elite. As teased in the previous CGI trailer, the new online Invasion Mode also allows players to drop into each other’s Campaign and take the role of an Axis Sniper with high rewards on offer. This brings a whole new dimension to the game’s intense drama and extra diversity to the enemies you will face on the battlefield. For the first time, up to 16 players can also face off in adversarial multiplayer in a variety of game modes, so get practicing Snipers, it's time to return to the battlefield once again. What are you waiting for recruits? Pre-Order Sniper Elite 5 Now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/ Don't forget to stay up to date with all the latest Sniper Elite 5 intel by following us on Twitter, Discord, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as well as on sniper.com.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/80591bbb54d1b7e938d1213ff7b13f259f9afb83.jpg Attention all snipers! Grab your binoculars and scout out the incredible deals that are a part of the Lunar New Year Sale! Lots of Sniper Elite games and content are included in the sale, so grab yourself a discount and heed the call to arms! Sniper Elite - 75% Sniper Elite V2 Remastered - 66% Sniper Elite 3 - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - Allied Reinforcements Outfit Pack - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - Axis Weapons Pack - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - Camouflage Weapons Pack - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - Eastern Front Weapons Pack - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - Hunter Weapons Pack - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - International Camouflage Rifles Pack - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - Patriot Weapons Pack - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - Save Churchill Part 1: In Shadows - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - Save Churchill Part 2: Belly of the Beast - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - Save Churchill Part 3: Confrontation - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - Sniper Rifle Weapons Pack - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - Target Hitler: Hunt the Grey Wolf - 80% Sniper Elite 3 - U.S. Camouflage Rifles Pack - 80% Sniper Elite 3 + Season Pass - 80% Sniper Elite 3 Season Pass - 80% Sniper Elite 4 - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Allied Forces Rifle Pack - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Camouflage Rifles Skin Pack - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Cold Warfare Winter Expansion Pack - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Covert Heroes Character Pack - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Deathstorm Part 1: Inception - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Deathstorm Part 2: Infiltration - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Deathstorm Part 3: Obliteration - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Deluxe Edition - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Lock and Load Weapons Pack - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Night Fighter Expansion Pack - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Season Pass - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Silent Warfare Weapons Pack - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Target Führer - 85% Sniper Elite 4 - Urban Assault Expansion Pack - 85% Sniper Elite Trilogy - 85% Sniper Elite VR - 35% The sale ends tomorrow (Thursday February 3rd) so snap up a great Sniper Elite deal before your barrel cools!

Attention troops! It's been just over a month since we officially announced that Sniper Elite 5 will be launching simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store in the coming year. What better way to celebrate with the Sniper Community than with the unveiling of a new CGI trailer for Sniper Elite 5 which hints at the brand new Invasion Mode, allowing players to drop into each other’s Campaign to take the role of an Axis Sniper and in return, earn high rewards. Created by Rebellion’s dedicated production company Rebellion VFX, the new trailer utilises both in game and bespoke VFX assets with a tailored audio mix to create a stunning cinematic. Watch the trailer:

Invasion Mode

Since we announced Sniper Elite 5, the Community have been hot on our heels for more top secret intel on the new optional game mode, and we don’t blame you soldiers! Invasion Mode will bring a whole new dimension to the game’s intense drama and add increased diversity to the tactics that players will have to employ in order to complete their mission. The invading Axis Sniper will have the sole aim to eliminate the player while the Allied Sniper will gain an extra objective: take out the invader. Invasion Mode will also be available in co-operative play increasing the challenge for the Axis invader as they now have two Allies to track down, but offering greater rewards. Invasion Mode will enable some unique skills for both players. The Axis invader can make use of the AI Axis forces to help locate the Allied player. Tagging an Axis soldier will enable ‘Eagle Eyes’ which means that if that soldier spots the Allied Sniper then their last known location will be displayed on the map. The Axis Sniper can also instruct nearby soldiers to ‘Stay Sharp’, increasing their awareness. For the Allied Sniper, each level has invasion phones scattered around the map which the player can use to discover the last known location of their opponent. But beware, as not only can these phones be booby trapped, but overuse will raise suspicions and reveal the player’s location. Successful Axis Snipers will be rewarded with weapons, items and skin unlocks while Allied Snipers can earn weapon and character skins by killing their opponent. You will also be awarded with additional XP for having Invasion Mode enabled. Alongside Invasion Mode, we’re also thrilled to showcase the brand new key art for Sniper Elite 5: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/2ac05b6b8c790254b0e1e414fcd8f9100ff40731.jpg So, what are you waiting for? Wishlist Now Snipers: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/ We have lots of exciting announcements planned for the coming months in the build up to release so be sure to follow our social media feeds to get all the latest news. You can follow Sniper Elite on Twitter, Discord, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as well as on sniper.com.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/7d6d74bbc2ca7332e7109f43b985fded9f8e553f.png We are extremely excited to reveal the first look at the latest installment of our award-winning series, Sniper Elite 5, and delighted that so many of you will get to play it as it's launching simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store. It was fantastic to see the player response to Sniper Elite 4 when it came to Steam back in 2017 – hopefully that has given you enough training to tackle your new mission when Sniper Elite 5 launches this year. So what can we tell you about Sniper Elite 5? Set in France in 1944, and with D-Day imminent, Sniper Elite 5 will see players reprise their role as elite marksman and SOE Operative, Lt. Karl Fairburne. Karl is attached to a covert US Ranger operation to provide Sniper support as they seek to weaken the Nazis’ Atlantikwall fortifications along the coast of Brittany. However, stranded behind enemy lines, Karl is forced inland where he rendezvous with the French Resistance as they uncover a secret Nazi project that threatens to end the war before the Allies can even invade Europe, codenamed Operation Kraken. It’s up to you to take out the high ranking Nazi officers in a bid to uncover the plans behind Operation Kraken and destroy it before it can begin. Your battle against the Third Reich will take you across the largest, most interactive and immersive maps ever seen in the Sniper Elite series. Naturally it is extremely important to us that these areas, based upon real world locations, are as authentic as possible. Normally this process would involve numerous visits to collect information, reference imagery from the locations and generally get a sense of the area. Obviously the pandemic has placed great restrictions on travel in the last two years but we have been able to utilize some amazing photogrammetry, as well as our past location visits to create truly stunning environments. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41627993/0f3f6f1dfce89d707e737a12286af73601b9fbb2.jpg We are also incredibly fortunate to work with some fantastic partners, such as the Imperial War Museum and Royal Armories. The information, insight and knowledge that they bring to the project are invaluable and help us to ensure that we are as authentic to the time and locations as we can be, while still ensuring that the game is an engaging, fun experience for our players. Key to that gameplay experience is the franchise’s unparalleled tactical sniping, complete with our authentic ballistics. New customization options allow you to personalize your rifle, other weapons and ammo to suit the mission and your play style. We think you are going to love it. Don't forget, you can Wishlist Sniper Elite 5 on Steam now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690/Sniper_Elite_5/ We have lots of exciting announcements planned for the coming months in the build up to release so be sure to follow our social media feeds to get all the latest news. You can follow Sniper Elite on Twitter, Discord, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as well as on sniper.com.

Snipers, Since the long-awaited announcement of Sniper Elite 5, we have been blown away by the support we've received online. Whilst we'll endeavour to respond to as many of you as possible, there simply isn't a Command Centre in the world big enough to get back to you all! Sniper Elite HQ can however provide you with an additional piece of intel as an early Christmas gift, which should keep you going until the New Year. One of the questions the Community has been asking most frequently is whether Rebellion's trademark X-ray kill cam will return in Sniper Elite 5. We're delighted to confirm that not only will it be making a comeback, but SMGs and pistols will now also trigger that oh-so satisfying slow motion recap. It will be more realistic and grisly than ever, so expect multiple bullet wounds and kill cams you'll want to brag about for weeks. Check out this exclusive screenshot of the kill cam in action: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/f4f51b40a228d7b747633e170feaf82882980f7b.jpg For added realism, your enemies' bones will deflect bullets unpredictably, ripping new paths through their varying body parts depending on the point of entry. Whilst we can't promise it will be pretty, we're confident the Sniper Elite Community will think it's a joy to behold when the time comes! For those of you who haven't already added Sniper Elite 5 to your Wishlist, you can do so now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690 For our Frequently Asked Questions, head over to the Discussions thread in the Sniper Elite 5 Community Hub. To contribute to the ongoing discussion of what's to come, head over to our Discord channel: Join Our Discord We appreciate your patience so far Snipers and we look forward to revealing more intel in the coming months so stay tuned in the usual places for more. A very Merry Christmas from all of us in the Sniper Elite team!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/cc8155b4d41a25df2abfbd871f2489d90d02bade.jpg Snipers, the time has come to return to the battlefield. Launching simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store, Sniper Elite 5 will see elite marksman, Karl Fairburne, travel to France in 1944 to destroy Operation Kraken. Scopes at the ready snipers, you can already Wishlist Sniper Elite 5 on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029690 Including all in-game engine footage, take a sneak peak of what's to come in Sniper Elite 5's reveal trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVPeSJSkopk As part of a covert US Rangers operation to weaken the Atlantikwall fortifications along the coast of Brittany, Karl makes contact with the French Resistance. Soon they uncover a secret Nazi project that threatens to end the war before the Allies can even invade Europe: Operation Kraken. It’s Karl’s mission to take out the high ranking Nazi officers and end Operation Kraken once and for all. Based upon real world locations from France in 1944 the new game maps are the largest and most immersive in Sniper Elite's history with the new traversal system offering players an even greater sandbox of options when it comes to taking out their targets. You can even invite a friend to help you on your mission with enhanced co-operative gameplay options. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/a33229383ec3fca60f994ed7daac795cfe34ce00.jpg Sniper Elite 5 continues the franchise’s unparalleled tactical sniping experience complete with incredible ballistics and enhanced kill cam taking the genre-defining feature to the next level. New customisation options allow you to adjust your rifle, other weapons and ammo to suit the mission and your play style. Grab your scopes and prepare to experience:

• Expansive Campaign – real-world locations have been captured using photogrammetry to recreate a living, immersive environment, and multiple infiltration and extraction points and kill list targets provide a whole new perspective on each mission. Take on the Nazi plot solo or work with a partner, with improved co-op mechanics allowing you to share ammo and items, give orders and heal each other.
• Advanced gunplay physics and traversal – use ziplines, slide down slopes and shimmy along ledges to reach the perfect vantage point, or to sneak past a sharp-eyed lookout. Factor in rifle stock and barrel options along with gravity, wind and heart rate while you line up your sights on the target.
• High calibre customisation – use workbenches to customise and upgrade virtually every aspect of your weapon. Change scopes, stocks, barrels, magazines and more. Rifles, secondary weapons, and pistols all have a huge variety of options. On top of that you can select the ammo to suit your target, from armour-piercing right down to non-lethal.
• Invasion mode drop-in PVP – you can invade another player’s Campaign as an Axis sniper and engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse, providing a new dimension to the challenge as you stalk your prey. Alternatively, as Karl you can call for assistance and have a second sniper drop in to help you out of a tricky situation.
• Tense adversarial multiplayer – customise your character and loadout and earn XP, medals and ribbons as you take on intensely competitive 16 player battles that will really test your sharpshooting skills. If co-op’s more your style, you can team up with up to 3 other players against waves of enemies in Survival mode.
• Enhanced kill cam – more realistic and grisly than ever, the trademark X-ray kill cam returns, showing you the true destructive power of each shot. Bones deflect bullets unpredictably, ripping a new path through enemy bodies. SMGs and pistols can also trigger kill cams, including multiple shots in dramatic slow motion.

For over 16 years, our dedicated Sniper Elite community has ensured Karl's mission remains ongoing. Thank you for the support so far Snipers and stay tuned for more Sniper Elite 5 news in 2022!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/10b66b436a5e191b564f489e2112a407da5aff77.png Snipers! You may have been hiding under a rock and missed the Midweek Madness Rebellion Publisher Sale. Fear Not! You have one more day to get deals of up to 90% on selected Rebellion games. Here is a breakdown of all the awesome Sniper Elite 4 related deals to get your hands on:

• Sniper Elite 4 - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Allied Forces Rifle Pack - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Camouflage Rifles Skin Pack - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Cold Warfare Winter Expansion Pack - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Covert Heroes Character Pack - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Deathstorm Part 1: Inception - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Deathstorm Part 2: Infiltration - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Deathstorm Part 3: Obliteration - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Deluxe Edition - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Lock and Load Weapons Pack - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Night Fighter Expansion Pack - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Season Pass - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Silent Warfare Weapons Pack - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Target Führer - 85%
• Sniper Elite 4 - Urban Assault Expansion Pack - 85%

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/cfd2646ea9f427b4fa3db7b71ce8ce2c462fb34b.png Sniper Elite fans rejoice. It's time to pick up your Gewehr 43 and your Welrod. It's time to take the Axis head on once again. During the Steam Summer Sale there are huge savings across the Sniper Elite series, so don't delay and join countless other snipers from around the world in combat. Sniper Elite 4 - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Allied Forces Rifle Pack - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Camouflage Rifles Skin Pack - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Cold Warfare Winter Expansion Pack - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Covert Heroes Character Pack - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Deathstorm Part 1: Inception - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Deathstorm Part 2: Infiltration - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Deathstorm Part 3: Obliteration - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Deluxe Edition - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Lock and Load Weapons Pack - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Night Fighter Expansion Pack - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Season Pass - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Silent Warfare Weapons Pack - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Target Führer - 85% off Sniper Elite 4 - Urban Assault Expansion Pack - 85% off Make sure your enemies stay down!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952719/1e56a97d8b0c87bef44363f23b88c88f7d2bdd99.png It’s 1943 and something is moving in the darkness. Direct from Rebellion, makers of the hit video game series, comes a stealth action board game of pushing your luck and predicting your enemy. Back it now on Kickstarter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19DIYeJY3Sg&feature=youtu.be One player takes the role of allied sniper Karl Fairburne, while up to three other players control squads of German soldiers trying to strike a balance between defending their base and hunting Karl down. The sniper player will keep Karl’s location secret from the other players by tracking their movement on their secret hidden board. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952719/fa9ed397a7fcbc3cc62bf9d99aaadcbf07db80da.jpg The defenders will have to use a mix of tactical planning and careful insight to track the sniper's movements and outwit their bluffs; using their miniatures to block paths, guard vulnerable areas, and move in for the kill. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952719/38ef4fdd3bc1187642669588f68f8eb5d5f2c7f9.jpg

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3952953/a3775ca9efc464eb704f19f58f747cd5f1d839c1.jpg Come one, come all, to the Rebellion Xmas Stream! Festivities start at 4pm UK time! Join in and you might win a prize! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rebellion_official Mixer: https://mixer.com/rebellion_official

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/563867c0604eb45bbebb2b32886ecfa210d86feb.png Are you a sharpshooter? Join us tonight at 6pm UK time to play Sniper Elite 4 multiplayer with the devs! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rebellion_official Mixer: https://mixer.com/rebellion_official

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/12455972/db04c3aa52ffc2cdea7a0962497f3dafebd4dc88.png Join us this evening for some Sniper Elite 4 multiplayer action! Do you think you have what it takes to beat a dev that worked on the game?! Join Beck and Tommy as they get obliterated by hardcore members of the SE4 community! Be there or be square! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rebellion_official Mixer: https://mixer.com/rebellion_official