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.
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.
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.
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.
Spotlight | Weapons And Customisation In 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dev Diaries | Playstyles and Customisation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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:
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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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:
So, what are you waiting for? Wishlist Now Snipers:
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.
