Rebellion is turning 30! To celebrate this momentous milestone we're gifting our incredible Sniper Elite 5 Community a FREE content pack alongside the final Season Pass One update.
Available now, the FREE Airborne Elite Pack pays tribute to Rebellion's British heritage and includes the iconic British Paratrooper character skin, the much-requested Lee No. 4 bolt-action rifle and a Union Jack weapon skin for the Welrod pistol. Additionally, the final content for Season Pass One, including a thrilling mission called Conqueror, is also available now as is a new Survival Map called Tide of War, which is available for free to all players. Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH5NVVuUFsA
Airborne Elite Pack:
The British Lee No.4 is famous for its ergonomics and ability to lay down shots rapidly via the ‘minute man’ hold, a special grip used to grip the bolt to reciprocate the bolt extremely quickly. It offers the shooter great stability, accuracy, and with a 10-round magazine, is very versatile with the powerful 303 British round.
Combine the stunning Lee No.4 rifle with the new Karl Parachute Regiment Character Skin and Union Jack Weapon Skin to complete your distinctly British military look.
Hello from the Sniper Elite team at Flix Interactive!
If you’ve played Landing Force, the first DLC mission included in the Sniper Elite 5 Season Pass, you have hopefully already enjoyed content created by our Sniper Elite team. Since then, we've been working hard alongside Rebellion and it's a pleasure to introduce the latest and final DLC mission for Sniper Elite 5 Season Pass One, Conqueror.
Lore and Setting
Conqueror is based on The Battle for the Falaise Pocket, an important event in WWII which took place in 1944, during which the allied forces formed a pocket around Falaise to cut off the German retreat. A key structure in this battle was the castle Chateaux de Falaise, famous for being the birth site of William the Conqueror, and colloquially known as Château Guillaume le Conquérant or William the Conqueror's Castle. This medieval fortress sits in the heart of the Conqueror mission and must be liberated from the Nazi forces.
Concept, buildings, lighting, Art and Design
The player starts in an allied camp where their fellow soldiers have set up base behind a ridge overlooking the castle, halted in their advance by heavy German resistance. Looking out over the area, the castle looms over a countryside ravaged by war with patrolling Nazis waiting expectantly for a show of force. The overcast weather and moody lighting set the mood for a region which was heavily bombed by the allies and left with billowing plumes of smoke and smouldering fire.
We really liked the idea of using the natural cover of the countryside to hide your advance by weaving between bushes, trees, sheds and farming equipment to sneak up on your unsuspecting victims. The open nature of the map, with countryside fields and open roads means sightlines are crucial for navigating safely to the town or village so watch your 6!
This initial area requires the player to make a choice between three approaches – to go through the village, the town or a possible third option. Choice has always been a prevalent feature in the Sniper Elite games, and we wanted to continue pulling at this thread to make each playthrough unique. This map is as vast as it is detailed and you’ll find that there are plenty of secrets to discover.
If daring enough to take out the Nazi snipers hiding amongst the heavily damaged buildings and urban landscape, the player is rewarded with impressive views over the ruined streets from which to pick out troops on the ground and plan their advance towards the castle. If you manage to fight your way to the end destination of the ancient Falaise castle, you will encounter a labyrinth of decrepit ruins infested by Nazis requiring close combat stealth and careful, deliberate strategy. Konig is the mastermind officer that has holed himself up in his office and must be assassinated. Fight your way to the very top and hoist the flag to signal the allies to liberate Falaise once and for all.
It's been an absolute pleasure to work on Conqueror and we are thrilled that the mission is releasing alongside Rebellion’s 30th anniversary celebrations. In addition to the mission, players will also receive the Drilling Shotgun. This Triple-barrelled Luftwaffe survival shotgun is devastating at close-range and still effective at distance when combined with Slug shells and a precision ironsight. Finally, the Oak Leaf Paint Weapon Skins gives weaponry a great new look that will help players blend into the undergrowth.
It is always a privilege for our team at Flix Interactive to work with Rebellion (and the wonderful Rebellion community!) and we would like to wish the entire team a very happy 30th anniversary. Here’s to another 30!
Playable in both single player and co-op the new free Survival Map called ‘Tide of War’ is also available now to all players. Taking players back to the beachhead town of Colline-Sur-Mer, Tide of War presents an ever-changing challenge as they fight on wide open sands and sea front, through narrow twisting streets and inland into open fields.
The environment can be used to the players advantage to flank enemy forces but beware as it can also work against you. The players will need to use all their stealth, sniping and combat skills to survive wave after wave of oncoming Nazi forces and vehicles.
Full Patch Notes:
Player model no longer freezes when going from 'Sprint' to 'Drop Body' while carrying AI ragdoll.
The issue stopping some players from being able to change weapons after picking up multiple dead bodies has now been resolved.
Multiplayer - lobby no longer fails to load clients into the game and will no longer return players to the lobby unexpectedly.
Multiplayer - Kraken's Lair/Sub Pen - Player is now not able to get out of bounds by going prone at tip of submarine.
When joining games between Xbox Platforms and PS5, players no longer receive 'The connection to the game timed out (12011)' error.
Axis Invasion – Game no longer fails to take input when the rematch request from axis sniper gets timed out on the result screen.
Survival - Amongst the Rubble - Body Drop Animation is no longer skipped when triggered while in motion.
PS4 - Placeholder white boxes are now not seen on the mission select screens if the title is launched after just the initial chunk is installed.
Atlantic Wall - Town/Docks - Animation for takedown no longer looks out of sync when on the ledge of Hermann Kraus balcony and dropping below.
Atlantic Wall - Small window on exterior bunker door no longer allows players to see out of world.
Spy Academy - Main Church - It is now not possible for a player to drop through the floor and into the room with the Kill Target when hanging next to the stairs in the attic.
War Factory - Start & Entry Route - Player character no longer gets stuck in a hanging position after jumping from the wooden platform and grabbing the wooden beam located in that area.
Wolf Mountain - Missing bolt cutters are now available.
Unlocalised description of 'Shooting Range' is no longer present on the Main menu.
Localization - SPA, GER, Kor, ITA, TCH - Missing translation has now been added when picking up pistol ammo.
Localisation - KOR, SPA, GER, JAP, POR - Missing translation has now been added for shotgun shells shown in radial menu.
Win & Co 1885 Missing Reticle / Crosshair on Scope error has been rectified.
Skills – Players using the 'auto spend' points feature will now be able to successfully unlock the final skill when hitting level 40.
Loadout - Secondary Weapons - Peadot camo skin now appears on the Type 100 SMG during transition to ADS.
DLC - Up Close and Personal pack - The 'Up close and personal' DLC pack is now present in the store as expected.
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.
Sniper Elite 5 | Up Close and Personal DLC & Free Map
Allied HQ have received word that our agents in the field are in need of much-needed supplies. Strap in soldiers and prepare for a new Sniper Elite 5 supply cache, including free multiplayer map Kraken’s Lair and the Up Close and Personal Weapon and Skin Pack.
Up Close and Personal, the latest content from Season Pass One, delivers two new weapons (the Win & Co 1885 rifle and ERMA.36 submachine gun) and a tank top skin for both Karl and Monika.
Equip those binoculars and feast your eyes on the Up Close and Personal trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk04uFxVWdY
Release the Kraken!
The new Kraken’s Lair map takes players back to the Nazi submarine pen from the Campaign as it becomes a new battleground for multiplayer conflict. Overhead walkways offer great vantage points for sniping, while you can also fight it out on the decks of the submarines and in the tight, confined spaces of the corridors.
Looking to outwit your enemy? We asked level designers Alex Spyropoulos and Josh Povey for their top tips for victory when tackling the new Multiplayer map:
The map is largely enclosed & is smaller than the other maps currently available. This gives the map a completely different look and feel that we're excited to see our Community take on in a Multiplayer scenario. The smaller spaces can lead to some close quarter combat, but it still has plenty of long-range sniping shots across and along the sub bays. Our top tips are:
An Explosive Finish - Use the explosives littered throughout the map to your advantage.
Get the Drop - Use your flanking routes carefully, this close-quarters combat will benefit from speedy manoeuvrability in the face of the enemy. We’ve placed ziplines across the map too, so you can get in and out quickly.
Long-Range Prowess - Whilst we won’t reveal the exact location of the perfect sniper position, we will share that there are numerous vantage points on this map….you just have to find them.
Chosen Arsenal - The perfect loadout for this map would prioritise fast rates of fire and plenty of control.
What are you waiting for? This free map is available NOW to all players in multiplayer across the Team Deathmatch, Free-For-All and Squad Match game modes.
New styles and Weaponry
Up Close and Personal includes two new high-powered weapons as well as a new ‘Tank Top’ look for Karl and Monika. The Win & Co 1885 is a heavy-hitting rifle that, despite its restricted rate of fire, houses an enormous .50 calibre 50-110 round which can eliminate any enemy with a single shot.
This is complimented by a new submachine gun, the ERMA.36. Featuring an integral suppressor and high muzzle velocity, the ERMA.36 is a heavy but powerful stealth SMG.
Tank Top - Character Skin (Karl and Monika variants)
See you on the battlefield snipers. The Axis is not done yet!
Patch Notes
In addition to the new content being released, the team have addressed the following issues in the latest update. This includes a resolve for the Thousand Metre Stare Medal which can now be unlocked as expected and a fix for the Connection to the game has been terminated (12050) error impacting some players. Other fixes include:
Players are now able to join a Host via the in-game friends list.
The Thousand Metre Stare Medal now unlocks correctly when the player hits the 1000m target in the Shooting Range.
Festung Guernsey - Mirus Construction - Player character no longer falls out of bounds after jumping over a wall present near the construction site.
Trident Beachhead - Beach Ruins - Black texture can no longer be seen near the Tank
Axis Invasion – If the invader is killed by a moving friendly vehicle, the correct reason for their death is now observed.
Free-For-All - 'Restart' button is no longer greyed out on the accomplishments screen.
Character Customisation - German Scientists coat no longer clips through the red armband when in multiplayer skins menu.
EAC - 'The connection to the game has been terminated (12050)' error should no longer be observed.
Picking up enemy dead bodies now works as expected.
Karl no longer does a seal animation glitch when using pistol.
General bug fixes and stability improvements.
As usual, thank you for your patience and support as we work through these issues. For any additional queries, please contact our support team. Or head over to our help centre for additional guidance and FAQs.
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.
Sniper Elite 5 | Concealed Target DLC and Patch Notes
Attention, Snipers! Here’s the latest intel from the Sniper Elite 5 team here at Rebellion.
We’ve all been busy working on the latest content drop for the game, and we’re excited to announce that we’ve just launched a brand-new Survival Map – free to all players! We’ve also just pressed go on the new Season Pass One content: Concealed Target.
So, what’s included in the new Concealed Target pack?
Available now as part Season Pass One, or to purchase separately, the Concealed Target Weapon and Skin pack includes new camouflage gear and a sidearm which will help take your stealth play to the next level!
The new HS.22 pistol features an integral suppressor meaning you can fire off .22 calibre rounds almost silently with very little recoil.
Meanwhile, the Ghillie Suite Elite Character Skin, available for both Karl and Monika, breaks up your visual silhouette, making it easier for you to blend into the background. When partnered with the new Pea Dot Camo Skin for your weapons it makes for a deadly and stealthy combination.
Are you ready to fight ‘Amongst the Rubble’?
It’s time to deploy to the once beautiful city of Saint-Nazaire. Previously a jewel of the west coast of France, the city is now a smoking ruin, teeming with Nazis. This brand-new FREE Survival Map – Amongst the Rubble – will test your resilience, as you defend the Command Post against a seemingly never-ending stream of enemies!
Grab your rifle and head out alone or with an ally, as this new map is playable in solo and co-op mode. How long can you hold the line?
Dev Update
We’ve been busy working on improving your Sniper Elite 5 experience. In addition to the Amongst the Rubble Survival Map and the Concealed Target pack, our new update has addressed several issues and finessed some features and gameplay to enhance your overall experience.
To highlight a few key changes, you’ll now notice the Game Update information will be displayed to you in game letting you know about new content and patches!
Ask and ye shall receive – Map Voting has come to Sniper Elite 5. You can now vote for the map you’d most like to play in the forthcoming match. And over in the Shooting Range, we’ve now added callouts so you can better practice those testicle shots!
We’ve also rolled out Prestige Mode! This mode allows players to restart their progression multiple times, earning new and improved rewards. The option to trigger Prestige Mode is available in the Service Record once you have reached level 50 in adversarial multiplayer modes.
We appreciate your continued support and feedback. We’d like to extend our gratitude to the members of our community who’ve been an integral part of bug fixing – sending in reports, save files, and such!
Please keep them coming as they assist in improving your Sniper Elite 5 experience. You can reach out to our team through the Help Centre if you require any support.
Sniper Elite 5 Team
Patch Notes
Added FREE ‘Amongst the Rubble’ Survival map
Support for NEW ‘Concealed Target’ Weapon & Skin pack
Added Prestige Mode allowing players to restart their progression multiple times
Added support for highly requested Map Voting in Quick Match multiplayer lobbies
Added Shot Callout functionality in the Firing Range
Added ‘Game Update’ functionality to highlight new content and DLC
Updated the Axis Invasion rematch messaging to be clearer if the invader declines a rematch
Fix to a ledge in Secret Weapons that players could climb down but not back up
Fixed an issue where special ammo types were disappearing after saving game and reloading
Resolved an issue where players could get stuck on a ladder in No Cross
Fixed a set of stairs in Secret Weapons that some players found hard to climb
In Spy Academy we have fixed an issue where players could fall through a wall and under the game map
Fixed Satchel charge which was not unlocking after completing campaign
Resolved issues caused by having Satchel Charges in Equipment slot one
Fixed a known issue with Exfiltration from Liberation
Replaced incorrect German translation of 'stealth' on Mission Summary screen
The P.K Berlin scope was displayed the wrong way round on rifles. This has been fixed
Resolved collision issues which were allowing players to breach the fence when playing No Cross on Flooded Village
Fix for Multiplayer D.L. Carbine Kills within the weapon's audible range being recorded as a negative value rather than a positive. This fix will kick in the next time a kill within audible range is recorded, and no progress towards the associated Extended Suppressor Barrel unlock will be lost
In Survival Mode an issue where weapons dropped on raised surfaces could not always be picked up again has been fixed
Fixed issue of players falling through the map on Atlantic Wall
Instances of Karl picking up a weapon and appearing empty handed have been resolved
Fixed a rare issue where SMG Kill Cam would display incorrectly
When playing Invasion Mode players will no longer be able to leave the game during Kill Cam to avoid the kill being attributed
Resolved an issue where players can fall through the map below the bridge on Spy Academy
Fixed a multiplayer bug where players with Toughened Skill respawn with only four health bars
Replaced a missing zip line on War Factory
Fixes to Landing Force:
Fixed an issue where Schmidt can fall through the map when killed leaving players unable to get the scuttle codes
Players can no longer get stuck in lift shaft
Fixed the radio tower animation when a player invades the game after the tower has been destroyed
Resolved an issue where players can fall through the map
Removed incorrectly placed Alarm button board
Fixed various collision and texture issues
Fixed grammatical and spelling errors
That’s all the latest intel from Rebellion. We have plenty more content coming to Sniper Elite 5, so be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, or join our Discord, for all the latest news.
Sniper Elite 5 | Photo Mode Competition WINNERS
Snipers unite!
Sniper Elite 5's debut Photo Mode competition has now come to an end! As the first game in the saga to include Photo Mode, we gave players the chance to really show off their panoramic prowess on the battlefield...
Those that entered were encouraged to make use of the theme of 'Light' for a chance to bag a rare and exclusive Sniper Elite 5 bundle, along with the Sniper Elite board game series:
As usual, we were overwhelmed by all of your submissions, which made it incredibly difficult for our Sniper Elite Dev team to whittle entries down to just three finalists. These three stunning captures were then showcased to the Community via Discord and Twitter where YOU chose your victors!
In first place, with an epic shot of Karl Fairburne making his way through the poppy fields, is DXFalcon:
In second place, with a cracking shot of Karl Fairburne's shadow as he sneaks up on an enemy, is UncivilMango:
In third place, with a birds eye shot of an Allied fighter making their way across a red carpet, is matrixmod:
Whilst these three glorious captures stole the Development team's hearts, our honourable mentions also include:
Capture by Hauptmann
Capture by CaoSaoVang
Capture by BrutalBarracuda
Capture by 🇵🇱Penguinnn39
Though this event has now concluded, never fear! There will be plenty of opportunities to take part in future giveaways and competitions via our many Community/Social spaces! We also always love seeing your Sniper Elite 5 captures so keep them coming for a chance to feature on our official channels!
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.
Sniper Elite 5 Hotfix & Dev Update | 08.08.22
Hi folks,
I’m the designer working on Invasion Mode, and I wanted to quickly address some of the community feedback we’ve seen crop up since the last patch.
Firstly, we apologise that the patch notes didn’t include a detailed list of the changes we made to Invasion Mode. This was a mistake on our part and something we’d like to rectify now. The balancing changes we implemented were as follows:
We removed the Invader’s access to special ammo. This is because a few of the special ammo types were very powerful, and there were certain scenarios we wanted to avoid for the players who were the target of them, such as new players being shot through walls without understanding what was happening, and so on.
We prevented players from quitting during bullet cams, to avoid sneakily leaving and denying you your justified kill!
A few small bug fixes and tweaks to the UI, none of which should affect the balance.
I’ve seen a lot of feedback from players who believe we’re balancing the game too hard in favour of the Allied player, and we understand those concerns. From the perspective of an Invader, our balancing patches look as if we’re just taking tools away from you, while the players you invade still have their full suite of abilities. However, we have a stat system that we use to track Invasion data, and that’s currently reporting that the Invader wins nearly 70% of the time! As such, the reason we’re making these choices is because across the whole game, across all ability levels, the Invader is actually winning a lot, and we’re trying to find a better balance.
One thing that we think might be affecting the win rate is Focus Mode – an incredibly powerful tool for the invaded player that many casual players don’t seem to know about (If you’re reading this and don’t use Focus much, give it a try next time you get Invaded!) Our next patch will include more tutorials about this, so perhaps that will throw things back in Karl’s favour!
With all that being said, we’re going to keep proactively monitoring the win rate moving forward to see how it shifts and changes as a result of the latest patch. I’m very grateful to see all the positive comments about invasion since release, and for the suggestions and feedback people have made when they think something could be improved.
If you’re finding bugs in-game, please continue to let us know through the usual support portal - it’s very helpful!
Beyond the above, we've just released a small hotfix to address the following crashes impacting some players:
Fixed a crash with perk selection.
Fixed an occasional crash with rendering explosive/interactable object flashes.
Fixed a memory leak when loading levels repeatedly (Xbox only).
Fixed occasional crash where a wounded AI could attempt to rescue (and pick up) themselves.
Good luck out there Snipers!
Speak soon, Tom
Sniper Elite 5 | Landing Force DLC | Update 1.21
📣 Community Event Update: After smashing all our Marksman Event targets, we have now added M81 and 'P.Kohle Scoper' scopes as a reward for the successful completion of the live event.
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Attention snipers,
Welcome to the latest update from the Sniper Elite 5 development team here at Rebellion. It has been a busy time in the studio as we have just launched our first big batch of additional content for the game since its release in May. You can see a trailer showcasing the new content here.
Firstly, we are delighted to announce that we have just released a brand-new multiplayer map free to all players. ‘Flooded Village’ is available in all multiplayer modes, including No Cross. All you need to do is make sure that your game is updated.
The new map draws inspiration from the images of Normandy during the events of D-Day, as the Nazis deliberately opened locks and breached flood defences in an effort to keep the Allied Forces at bay.
With a number of great vantage points, ideal for No Cross, as well as lowlands, a causeway, and railway bridge, Flooded Village offers its own unique set of challenges and opportunities for great solo and team-based multiplayer warfare. Make sure you try it out!
We have also just launched the first selection of content from Season Pass One including a new mission called ‘Landing Force’ and two new weapons.
Available to buy either as part of the Landing Force Mission and Weapon Pack, or as part of the full Season Pass One, the new content is live on digital stores now.
Landing Force takes place on its own sprawling island off the coast of southern France. The Nazis have taken what was once a luxury resort and weaponised it to become the ultimate coastal defence.
Inspired by the classic film ‘The Guns of Navarone’ the new mission is dominated by a huge gun battery that has been carved into the mountainside and provides a looming threat over the entire map.
Set at night to intensify the feeling of stealth, our hero Karl Fairburne, lands on the island - tasked with taking out the gun battery before shutting down the nearby lighthouse. This will give the signal to the Allied fleet that they can now begin Operation Dragoon in an effort to take back control of France.
There is an awful lot for you to explore and discover on the island including a variety of different buildings, scenery, and landscapes as well as ancient ruins, forts, walls, and abandoned structures. All of these will reveal more of the history of the island as well as providing Karl with key intelligence about his mission. We think you’re going to love it!
We also have two new weapons launching today – one for stealth play (the D.L. Carbine) and the other for more bombastic moments (PPSH submachine gun).
Thanks to its integrated suppressor and subsonic ammunition, the D.L. Carbine is one of the quietest firearms ever made. It can eliminate targets at long-range producing only the merest whisper. This helps to make it the perfect weapon for covert operations behind enemy lines and therefore ideal for players in Sniper Elite 5.
On the louder side we have the PPSH submachine gun, which is also available now. Firing at an astonishing rate of over 1100 rounds per minute it is often referred to as the “burp gun” thanks to the noise it creates when fired.
The PPSH is the perfect “get out of jail” card for those moments when things go wrong and you need to get out of a bad situation. Hold down the trigger and let the carnage commence.
However, a gun that gets through rounds as quickly as this will also need a bigger magazine so be sure to search out the hidden workbench that will unlock the 71-round drum.
Both of the new weapons and the Landing Force mission are available to buy now as part of the Landing Force Mission and Weapon Pack or as part of Season Pass One. The Flooded Village multiplayer map is free to all players now while the P.1938 Suppressed pistol, previously only available as a pre-order item, is also now available to purchase.
The keen-eyed sharp shooters amongst you will have noticed a significant update has just been deployed. We hope you are all enjoying the Landing Force DLC and the free Flooded Village multiplayer map. Below is a list of the contents of the update, as well as several bugs that were fixed.
New Sniper Elite 5 Content
⭐ Added free 'Flooded Village' multiplayer map
The new Multiplayer map "Flooded Village" pits players against one another across the vast fields and paths of a rural farming village that’s been intentionally flooded in order to prevent allied aircraft from landing. Flooded Village can be played in all multiplayer modes, including No Cross and boasts the longest shots so far in SE5's multiplayer to date. There are plenty of vantage points to be found here and more mobile players will find a number of useful flanking routes.
⭐ Added a 'Shooting Range'
We've added a new Shooting Range' area that contains everything you need in order to fine tune your arsenal prior to entering the field. There are a number of ranges that contain targets at known distances, so you can get the hang of 'zeroing' your scope, try out different attachments and build optimal loadouts for each of the game modes. You can access different loadouts, game modes and difficulty settings via and in game workbench, which can be found next to each of the ranges. The Shooting Range itself can be accessed from the main menu.
⭐ Invite your friends to join as Invaders using the social menu
We've added a much requested feature that allows players that have been invited to games via the 'Invite Code' system to choose to join as an enemy Invader or a co-operative partner. Added Support for 'Landing Force' Mission and Weapon Pack (D.L. Carbine, PPSH, 'Landing Force' Mission)
⭐ Added support for 'Kick Voting'
During multiplayer matches, any player can now start a vote to kick another player via the 'player card'. Other players are then notified, and are able to vote. If a player hasn't voted by the time the timer expires, it counts as a 'no', There are cooldown timers preventing a single player from initiating new votes against lots of different players. You also can't kick a player if the result would be an empty team. Results are calculated as a simple majority.
⭐ Mark as "Ready" to start sooner
Players entering multiplayer lobbies now have a 'Ready' checkbox they can freely toggle on/off. When the majority of players have confirmed they're ready, a countdown timer will be auto initiated (in custom lobbies). If all players are ready, any active timer is dramatically shortened (quickmatch and custom lobbies). In either case, the game will start when the timer expires.
Patch Notes
Fixed a bug that caused multiple pieces of TNT to be thrown instead of one
Blocked a gap that allowed players to cross the barrier in the No-Cross map 'Urban Ruins'
The 'Leather Hood' attachment for the Karabiner 98 now unlocks correctly in Multiplayer
The 'Reinforced Band' attachment for the Karabiner 98 now unlock correctly In Multiplayer. For those of you that have already achieved the stated 50 kills, you will need to get one more to trigger the unlock
Fixed an issue in Atlantic Wall that caused problems to players climbing the vines on the side of Marcel's house
Players can now re-bind the 'W' and 'S' keys, and the 'Fire' and 'aim' Actions on keyboard.
The 'No Stone Unturned' Achievement now unlock correctly
Issues engaging with Hitler on Wolf Mountain have now been resolved
Fixed a bug that caused issues with Ehrlich in War Factory's Kill List objective
Resolved an issue where players were unable to exfiltrate from the Spy Academy mission
Med kits should now work as normal
Reworked the 'New Campaign' difficulty menu to be more intuitive.
Improved the behaviour of the 'weapon wheel' menu when using the Steam Controller.
Input icons now show correctly for Steam, Nintendo Pro, Xbox and PlayStation Controllers.
We appreciate your continued support and feedback. Thank you to members of the community who have submitted bug reports. Please keep them coming, as they assist in improving your Sniper Elite 5 experience. Keep them coming as and when you experience any difficulties - contact our support team through our Help Centre.
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.
Sniper Elite 5 | Photo Mode Competition
Attention Snipers,
Operation Kraken was a mere walk in the park for those of you who took the Axis to task. Whilst your sharpshooter skills are unmatched on the battlefield, it’s time to show off a different shooting style… Send in your Photo Mode captures using the theme ‘Light’ for a chance to win one of our exclusive Sniper Elite 5 bundles, including the brand new Sniper Elite board game, branded merchandise and more!
We’ll be choosing our three favourite submissions and putting them to popular vote via our official @SniperElite Twitter channel on Sunday 7 August. Here’s how you can participate:
Take a Photo Mode capture anywhere in Sniper Elite 5 using the theme ‘Light’
Submit your capture in the comments of our related social media posts, or in #sniper-elite-5-competitions channel over in our official Discord server.
Come back on Sunday, August 7th to participate in the popular vote (and find out if your name made the cut)!
That’s it! Any questions drop one of our Community Managers a message over on Discord. Good luck soldiers!
By entering this competition you are agreeing to the terms and conditions below:
This competition is being run by Rebellion Developments Limited.
The competition is open to entrants over 18 years of age and not employed by Rebellion Developments Limited or any affiliate Rebellion groups.
In entering this competition, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and eligible to claim any prize you may win.
There is no maximum number of entries for any person, though additional submissions will not guarantee you an increased chance of success.
This competition is free to enter.
The competition will be run across our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Discord) however, the final vote will be exclusively on Twitter.
Rebellion Developments Limited will not accept responsibility if contact details provided are incomplete or inaccurate and as such, your prize is unsuccessfully delivered.
The prizes for this competition include one physical Sniper Elite 5 bundle and a boardgame with expansion add-on for the winner and a boardgame for the 2nd and 3rd prize winners.
The first prize winner will be liable for any customs or import charges for the physical Sniper Elite 5 bundle and boardgames, which may be applicable if the winning entrant lives outside of the UK.
The three successful submissions will be chosen by Rebellion Development’s Community Management Department.
The winner of the prize will be determined by popular vote on the Sniper Elite Twitter page.
Prizes are non-exchangeable, non-transferable and there will be no cash alternative offered.
We reserve the right to substitute prizes with another prize of equal or higher value if circumstances beyond our control make it necessary to do so.
The decision of Rebellion Developments Limited regarding any aspect of the competition is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into regarding this.
The winner will be notified after 7th August 2022 via social media.
Rebellion Developments Limited will attempt to contact the winner at least three times before the runner up is notified and offered the prize.
If the winner does not respond to correspondence notifying them of their win within 14 days of the second email, they will lose their right to the prize, and Rebellion Developments Limited reserves the right to choose and notify a new winner.
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Sniper Elite 5 | Marksman Community Event
Calling all elite Snipers!
Lock and load for Sniper Elite 5's debut Community Event where we'll be putting your skills to the test on the frontlines from Monday 11 July, 3pm BST to Monday 25th July, 3pm BST. Simply play as you normally would to contribute to the 3 x targets we've challenged you with - if you complete all 3 targets within the two week deadline, the Community will collectively unlock exclusive in-game rewards and more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnFcvM6w3T8
Tracking your Progress
Unlike our previous Evil Genius 2 Community Events, this event operates on a point-based system. We’ll reward each of you a set number of points depending on the type of kill you achieve – that’s right, we won’t reward you for just any old kill! This will require patience, precision and above all else, the collaborative efforts of the Sniper Elite community.
Keep an eye on this webpage to keep track of how you’re progressing as a Community, that way you can shift your focus based on which of our 3 x targets needs attention.
Invasion Kills
Get AI kills in the standard campaign to contribute to this objective or embrace Invasion Mode to unlock max points for taking out your Axis opponent:
Invading Player Kills - 125 Points
Allied Player Kills - 50 Points
AI Killsx10 - 1 Points
Sniper Kills
Put your talent to the test with this objective. Achieve headshot kills across any game mode to earn points - the longer the shot, the more points you will receive.
Headshot Kills Achieved: (1 point for every 10 metres)
Sharpshooter Kills
A sniper's work is solitary, silent and precise. Take out opponents in any game mode to contribute points to this objective. Hit specific body parts to achieve extra points...the testicle shot reigns supreme.
Testicle Shot - 15 points
Heart Shot – 5 points
Any other organ shot x10 – 1 point
Rewards
If the Community successfully hit the three targets we’ve set in 2 weeks, you will unlock the P.K Berlin axis Scope, available on the RSC 1918, G43 and Kar98k, as well as the M81 ally scope, which will be available on the M1 Carbine and SREM. These will be accessible to every player on Tuesday 26 July.
Not only that, but you’ll also unlock a 25% Discount on Sniper Elite Merchandise for a limited time via our official Rebellion store.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information, head over to the official Marksman Community Event webpage which includes our 3 x target trackers as well as a detailed Frequently Asked Questions section for anything you’re unsure of.
Joining fellow comrades
Don’t forget to tag us in any and all progress reports, photo mode snaps or beyond via our usual social channels. You can also connect with fellow Snipers to share all the latest tips and tricks to succeed via our official Discord server.
Good Luck
That concludes our mission briefing snipers…so prepare your gear, perfect your long-shots and be ready for deployment at 3pm on Monday 11 July, 3pm BST. The battlefield waits for no one.
The Sniper Elite 5 development team is working hard to improve the game and headshot as many of those pesky bugs as possible. As always, we’ve been keeping a close eye on your feedback, with the Community and Support teams making sure nothing gets missed.
It’s been great to see how many of you have really got into playing Invasion Mode. Watching videos and reading stories of the awesome cat and mouse sniper showdowns people have been experiencing has made all the hard work worthwhile. As a result of the ongoing Community feedback we’ve received, we’ve made various improvements and fixes to Invasion Mode. We’ve done some balancing to make the Invader a little less powerful, have reduced them down to 1 grenade and 1 landmine, and have swapped out some of their skills. The ambition is to keep proactively balancing Invasion Mode moving forward as the way people play changes over time – but for now, the Invader will have to work a little bit harder for their kills!
We’ve also removed the bonus XP for simply playing with invasions on and have fixed a reported bug by which players could be invaded immediately after another invasion ended. We always intended to allow time between invasions and as a result of this update you’ll likely find you’re being invaded less regularly, especially on the first few levels. (If you want to be invaded as much as possible, either play later levels or use the re-matching system).
Additionally we have removed the ability for hosts to kick invaders from the game and we’ve re-balanced the anti-AFK timer. Allied players will never get killed or kicked for camping and will have a bit more time before the timer starts. Invaders can now pass through Axis AI, meaning you’ll no longer get blocked at doorways or narrow paths. You now also don’t have to worry about your Allied character talking too much as Invaders can no longer hear the Allied player talking to themselves. You might have noticed that you will see a normal HUD even if you invade a game in Authentic mode – this was to make things a bit easier for less experienced Invaders. There’s now a setting in the Options menu that disables that, so if you invade a game in Authentic, you won’t have a HUD either.
Seeing how much players have been engaging with the deep weapon customisation, perfecting different setups based on their varying playstyle has been really satisfying. We’ve made some small tweaks to weapons, such as applying a slightly slower ‘Time to Aim’ for the rifles and reducing how easily the Kar98K can become a 1 hit killing machine.
The Field Report that appears at the end of a mission has had a visual overhaul along with some under the hood improvements. We can’t wait to see more of you trying to reach the extreme points of the playstyle graph across various levels – so don’t forget to share your reports with our social channels. We’ve been in awe at just how good at stealth so many of you are.
Beyond the above, we’ve also been listening to player feedback regarding controller dead zones which we know has been a hot topic since launch. With that in mind, we’ve made some improvements to smooth out the transition, whilst also looking into further support for future patches.
Along with these changes there have been many other tweaks and additions, such as a FOV slider on PC, camera improvements, making the Teller Mine more likely to be triggered by passing vehicles, and various level and unlock fixes, to name but a few. For a more comprehensive list, see our full patch notes below.
As a final note, we’re delighted to release a FREE Multiplayer map as part of this update, as a thank you for the Community’s ongoing patience since launch. The existing No-Cross map Urban Ruins is now playable at night in our Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Squad Match modes. Not only that, but we’ve added more cover to the central park and opened up areas of the map for varying angles of attack so you’ll need to explore and engage with your new vantage points.
With that, please do keep your feedback coming in via our various Community spaces. We hope you continue to enjoy the game and, until next time, happy hunting!
Ryan Baker – Lead Designer
General:
Removed some input delay and softened the edges of the deadzone for 'aiming' input. This should result in better fine aiming control.
Various fixes to prevent the player falling or hanging through the floor, or getting stuck in the 'falling' animation
Fixed general collision issues allowing players to walk through some walls in varying locations
Various fixes to players getting stuck on ladders
Fixed an issue preventing camera control when a player enters Photo Mode with ironsights
The free cam has now been restricted slightly in Photo Mode, to avoid exploits during Axis Invasions
Fixed an issue incorrectly allowing weapon scroll when using a mounted machine gun
Med Kits will now work as expected on application
The Precision Machines Receiver attachment will now correctly reduce speed rather than increase it
The Austen Control Grip will now improve recoil recovery as expected
Jeff Sullivan’s equipment will now appear as expected when selecting him as a playable character
'Show Off' and 'Saboteur' Medals should now unlock correctly
Machine Gunners will no longer T-pose when shot
Player can no longer equip weapons or binoculars when using a mounted machine gun
Dead enemies hidden in crates no longer continue to move
Player is no longer able to hide underwater in the Landing Zone Multiplayer map
Grenades will no longer get stuck to the player’s hand when attempting to throw them
Grenade arcs will no longer disappear unexpectedly
Fixed an issue impacting the ability to use the Grenade hotkey
Fixed an issue causing Herr Grunberg’s name to display incorrectly when looking at them through the binoculars
The overpressure magazine now correctly lists ‘Increase Bullet Drop’ as a con
Enemy AI will no longer disappear from the map when a cut scene gets triggered
Booby-trapped bodies will now explode as expected
Fixed an issue causing Flare Guns to slow down movement
Players will no longer be able to obtain the Authentic Trophy by exploiting the ability to change difficulties in the pause menu
Fixed an issue causing an inability to drop dead bodies on pick-up
Fixed an issue causing AI to get caught in a consistent investigation loop
Fruit boxes will no longer levitate or appear to multiply unexpectedly
Fixed an issue in Survival Mode causing the crew in armoured vehicles to remain alive after the vehicle’s destruction, halting progression onto the next wave.
Fixed an issue stopping the Satchel Charge from unlocking on completion of the campaign
Fixed an issue causing a game crash when already exiting
Fixed an issue some players were experiencing where Axis soldiers would get suck crouched in mid-air
Fixed an issue causing birds to get stuck in place
Fixed an issue causing wind to be disabled incorrectly in Campaign/Survival
The trigger volume for Mines has now been increased to ensure they activate in range, regardless of human or vehicle targets
Fixed an animation glitch causing an AI soldier to get off his bike after being shot, despite being dead
Fixed an issue causing headlights to turn on and off based on the player’s proximity
Microphone volume will no longer automatically return to 100% each time a player returns to game
Additional minor bug fixes and improvements
Mission 1:
The enemy at the boathouse will now spawn correctly so players can retrieve the key and proceed to the next section of the map
Marcel’s key will now correctly unlock the floorboard after retrieving it from the building’s Attic
Fixed an issue causing the chandelier to activate twice if shot and then activated via the lever
Fixed a bug stopping some players from unlocking the Karabiner 98 after killing Freidrich with a chandelier
Fixed a bug causing the ending cut scene to play too early for some players
The Beach Defences collectible item will now appear correctly
The kill list target Steffen Beckendorf’s vehicle will no longer disappear
Mission 2:
Fixed an issue causing the chandelier to activate twice if shot and then activated via the lever
Fixed a bug stopping some players from unlocking the Karabiner 98 after killing Freidrich with a chandelier
Mission 4:
Fixed an issue halting progression after sabotaging the Smelting Vat by pulling the lever
Fixed an issue stopping some players from being able to sabotage the crane by pressing the switch
Players will now be able to exfiltrate Mission 4 as expected
Fixed an issue stopping players from being able to enter the building via the vent
Fixed an issue causing irregular movement when walking down the stairs in Mission 4
Fixed a bug stopping players from being able to enter via the roof hatch to obtain the collectible item
Fixed an issue causing the mission to end too early when entering the building near the kill list target
Mission 5:
The objective to bury Lanzo Baumann in concrete will now complete as expected on completion
Specific to Xbox players, in Mission 5 players are now able to interact and destroy the radio with the crowbar as expected
Mission 6:
Fixed an issue causing some irregular movement of the kill list target Jaan Trautmann
The 222 tank will now spawn as expected
Mission 7:
Fixed an issue stopping the Kill List reward, the RSC1918, from unlocking after the V2 rocket has been dropped onto Dr Jungers.
Fixed an issue causing irregular movement on ladders in Mission 7 which sometimes resulted in players getting stuck
Fixed an issue causing a box to float
Mission 8:
Fixed an issue causing enemies to be appear invisible in the hangar
Mission 10 (Target Führer DLC):
Fixed an issue impacting the ability to pick up a crowbar
Hitler will now acknowledge the player as expected during a gun fight
Specific to Xbox players, in Mission 10 the tower will fall as expected once the cables are sabotaged with the bolt cutters
Accessibility:
It's been great that so many people have been submitting their accessibility challenges with Sniper Elite 5 and we're thrilled to say that we have some new features to help! One of the most requested features, Aim Toggle, has now been added - and includes compatibility with PS5 Haptic Triggers. As well as this, and in the vein of motor accessibility, we have introduced a toggle for the Radial Menu and movement features to make it easier for you to navigate the world without held buttons. Our Field of View slider is available on PC and allows you to adjust the FoV between 60 and 120, which we hope will help those of you with motion sickness.
As always, we want to make sure we're helping our players and removing unnecessary barriers - please continue to reach out through our Accessibility Discord channel, the Help Centre or via twitter.
Cari Watterton - Senior Designer - Accessibility
FoV Slider: Adjust the FoV between 60-120. Limited to PC only
Toggle Stealth Highlight: Remove the outline around the player when in stealth foliage. Found in the Difficulty Customisation setting "Greatly Reduced HUD"
Pan Map with Keyboard: Map can now be panned on Keyboard using the arrow keys
Auto Run: When enabled, press the traversal button to toggle auto run. Karl will run forwards and you can adjust direction and state (walk, crouch, prone, sprint)
Auto Traversal: When enabled, Karl will automatically traverse small obstacles when walking or sprinting
Auto Climb: When enabled, Karl will automatically climb in the direction you push
Toggle Aim: When enabled, aim can be toggled on and off using a press of the aim key*
Toggle Radial Menu: When enabled, the radial menu can be toggled on and off using a press of the inventory button
*includes compatibility with Dual sense Haptic Triggers. Soft press brings you into over the shoulder, hard press to ironsights. Any press while in aim toggles you out, but you have the option to toggle aim type while aiming.
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!
Sniper Elite 5 Patch | 27.06.22
General: • Removed some input delay and softened the edges of the deadzone for 'aiming' input. This should result in better fine aiming control. • Various fixes to prevent the player falling or hanging through the floor, or getting stuck in the 'falling' animation • Fixed general collision issues allowing players to walk through some walls in varying locations • Various fixes to players getting stuck on ladders • Fixed an issue preventing camera control when a player enters Photo Mode with ironsights • The free cam has now been restricted slightly in Photo Mode, to avoid exploits during Axis Invasions • Fixed an issue incorrectly allowing weapon scroll when using a mounted machine gun • Med Kits will now work as expected on application • The Precision Machines Receiver attachment will now correctly reduce speed rather than increase it • The Austen Control Grip will now improve recoil recovery as expected • Jeff Sullivan’s equipment will now appear as expected when selecting him as a playable character • 'Show Off' and 'Saboteur' Medals should now unlock correctly • Machine Gunners will no longer t-pose when shot • Player can no longer equip weapons or binoculars when using a mounted machine gun • Dead enemies hidden in crates no longer continue to move • Player is no longer able to hide underwater in the Landing Zone Multiplayer map • Grenades will no longer get stuck to the player’s hand when attempting to throw them • Grenade arcs will no longer disappear unexpectedly • Fixed an issue impacting the ability to use the Grenade hotkey • Fixed an issue causing Herr Grunberg’s name to display incorrectly when looking at them through the binoculars • The overpressure magazine now correctly lists ‘Increase Bullet Drop’ as a con • Enemy AI will no longer disappear from the map when a cut scene gets triggered • Booby-trapped bodies will now explode as expected • Fixed an issue causing Flare Guns to slow down movement • Players will no longer be able to obtain the Authentic Trophy by exploiting the ability to change difficulties in the pause menu • Fixed an issue causing an inability to drop dead bodies on pick-up • Fixed an issue causing AI to get caught in a consistent investigation loop • Fruit boxes will no longer levitate or appear to multiply unexpectedly • Fixed an issue in Survival Mode causing the crew in armoured vehicles to remain alive after the vehicle’s destruction, halting progression onto the next wave. • Fixed an issue stopping the Satchel Charge from unlocking on completion of the campaign • Fixed an issue causing a game crash when already exiting • Fixed an issue some players were experiencing where Axis soldiers would get suck crouched in mid-air • Fixed an issue causing birds to get stuck in place • Fixed an issue causing wind to be disabled incorrectly in Campaign/Survival • The trigger volume for Mines has now been increased to ensure they activate in range, regardless of human or vehicle targets • Fixed an animation glitch causing an AI soldier to get off his bike after being shot, despite being dead • Fixed an issue causing headlights to turn on and off based on the player’s proximity • Microphone volume will no longer automatically return to 100% each time a player returns to game • Additional minor bug fixes and improvements
Mission 1: • The enemy at the boathouse will now spawn correctly so players can retrieve the key and proceed to the next section of the map • Marcel’s key will now correctly unlock the floorboard after retrieving it from the building’s Attic • Fixed an issue causing the chandelier to activate twice if shot and then activated via the lever • Fixed a bug stopping some players from unlocking the Karabiner 98 after killing Freidrich with a chandelier • Fixed a bug causing the ending cut scene to play too early for some players • The Beach Defences collectible item will now appear correctly • The kill list target Steffen Beckendorf’s vehicle will no longer disappear
Mission 4: • Fixed an issue halting progression after sabotaging the Smelting Vat by pulling the lever • Fixed an issue stopping some players from being able to sabotage the crane by pressing the switch • Players will now be able to exfiltrate Mission 4 as expected • Fixed an issue stopping players from being able to enter the building via the vent • Fixed an issue causing irregular movement when walking down the stairs in Mission 4 • Fixed a bug stopping players from being able to enter via the roof hatch to obtain the collectible item • Fixed an issue causing the mission to end too early when entering the building near the kill list target
Mission 5: • The objective to bury Lanzo Baumann in concrete will now complete as expected on completion • Specific to Xbox players, in Mission 5 players are now able to interact and destroy the radio with the crowbar as expected
Mission 6: • Fixed an issue causing some irregular movement of the kill list target Jaan Trautmann • The 222 tank will now spawn as expected
Mission 7: • Fixed an issue stopping the Kill List reward, the RSC1918, from unlocking after the V2 rocket has been dropped onto Dr Jungers. • Fixed an issue causing irregular movement on ladders in Mission 7 which sometimes resulted in players getting stuck • Fixed an issue causing a box to float
Mission 8: • Fixed an issue causing enemies to be appear invisible in the hangar
Mission 10 (Target Führer DLC): • Fixed an issue impacting the ability to pick up a crowbar • Hitler will now acknowledge the player as expected during a gun fight • Specific to Xbox players, in Mission 10 the tower will fall as expected once the cables are sabotaged with the bolt cutters
Accessibility • FoV Slider: Adjust the FoV between 60-120. Limited to PC only. • Toggle Stealth Highlight: Remove the outline around the player when in stealth foliage. Found in the Difficulty Customisation setting "Greatly Reduced HUD". • Pan Map with Keyboard: Map can now be panned on Keyboard using the arrow keys. • Auto Run: When enabled, press the traversal button to toggle auto run. Karl will run forwards and you can adjust direction and state (walk, crouch, prone, sprint). • Auto Traversal: When enabled, Karl will automatically traverse small obstacles when walking or sprinting. • Auto Climb: When enabled, Karl will automatically climb in the direction you push. • Toggle Aim: When enabled, aim can be toggled on and off using a press of the aim key.* • Toggle Radial Menu: When enabled, the radial menu can be toggled on and off using a press of the inventory button.
