This is the announcement you were waiting for: shooter fans, sniper fans, aka Sniper Elite fans. New content has arrived in the fifth installment of the game. It is ready to download and includes a new mission called “Landing Force,” additional weapons, and a new multiplayer map. The best part is that the update is completely free!
Check out the trailer and get ready for new adventures and encounters with this update!
What can we expect from today’s Sniper Elite 5 update?
Michael Ma (Designer at Artistfrom Flix Interactive) spoke with a former partner from Season One, Rebellion’s Executive Producer, Steve Archer:
“Landing Force is set on an island off the coast of southern France that was initially used as a luxury resort. The Nazis have dramatically changed it into a giant weapon guarding the sea. It is up to Karl to destroy the guns and shut down the lighthouse to signal the Allied fleet that they are safe to begin Operation Dragoon and take back France.
“The mission was inspired by the movie ‘The Guns of Navarone,’ so we wanted the coastal weapons to be the focus and have a looming presence over the whole mission.
“Setting the mission at night helps set the mood and lean into the importance of remaining undetected. The entire map can be explored, and players have multiple routes to locate their objectives and numerous ways to complete them. We can’t wait for you to play it!”
Regarding the two new weapons: the D.L. Carbine and the PPSH, Rebellion’s resident firearm expert, Lawrence Barnett, Principle Designer (Combat), explained:
“The D.L Carbine is possibly one of the quietest firearms ever made. Thanks to its integrated suppressor and subsonic ammunition, the initial blast is muffled out entirely. As a result, you’ll find it to be the ultimate tool for stealth gameplay. Capable of eliminating targets at long range with nothing but a whisper to speak off.
“Proof of these bold claims comes from Burma, where Japanese soldiers riding in open lorries were shot at by nearby allied snipers without them knowing a gun had been fired. The trucks would stop, soldiers look around in confusion, scratch their head and continue.
In a deviation from stealth, we have the PPSH submachine gun. This is a fierce weapon that resembles a honey badger in spirit. Cycling off soviet 7.62x25mm rounds at an astounding rate of well over 1100 rounds per minute, it’s a riot. It’s often referred to as the “burp gun” thanks to the audible sound of bursts of shots sounding almost like a continuous flow of blasts.”
Finally, the new multiplayer map for all adversarial game modes (including No Cross) is available now and free to everyone. Mark Shaw, from Studio Design Lead at Rebellion Liverpool, shared some thoughts about Flooded Village:
“Nazi countermeasures against airborne landings have left the fields of this small countryside village a deadly quagmire, splitting it in two.
“While not based on one specific location, the team has drawn inspiration from historical references, battles and events that occurred during the allied advance inland across Normandy. This is because there are so many iconic images associated with D-Day. Among those are the scenes of swollen rivers and fields inundated with water – the result of Axis forces deliberately opening locks and breaching flood defenses.
“As a result, this map offers a unique look and gameplay challenges. While fighting in the central lowland strip, players must contend with moving through waist-deep waters. Doing so at speed can result in a lot of loud splashing, but sometimes worth the risk to reach some of the flooded houses, which offer new vantage points.
Well, these new features shape up to give Sniper Elite 5 players a fun time!
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