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As a WWII sniper in North Africa, infiltrate broad mission maps, plan shots around wind and noise, and sabotage enemy operations.
Released 27 Jun 2014
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Sniper Elite 3 is a tactical third-person shooter that combines stealth, gameplay choice and genre-defining ballistics with huge, open levels and the exotic terrain of World War 2 North Africa.
Developed by Rebellion · Published by Rebellion
Set in World War II North Africa, the campaign casts you as a sniper operating behind enemy lines against Germany’s Afrika Korps. Your missions involve disrupting enemy operations through primary and optional objectives.
Each mission takes place across a large, multi-route level where you can scout patrols, choose a position, and tackle objectives in different ways. Snipe from range, sneak in for close takedowns, distract guards, or set traps; loud gunfire may prompt enemies to search for you, giving you a chance to move and take up a new position.
Rifle shots account for factors such as distance, wind, and the character’s heart rate. A slow-motion X-ray camera can show the bullet’s impact, and vehicles can be disabled or destroyed in stages. You can adjust difficulty and assistance settings, play the campaign with a partner online, or take part in competitive and co-op modes.
Players who enjoy the game often praise the deliberate sniping, detailed ballistics, and freedom to choose routes and tactics across open mission maps. The X-ray kill camera and North African setting are also recurring draws. Reviews are mixed on the enemy detection and AI, and some players report repetitive missions, clunky controls, crashes, or unreliable co-op.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 77 |
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| Players | 1–2 |
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| Multiplayer | Sniper Elite 3 supports online multiplayer and online co-op. The full campaign can be played in 2-player online co-op. It also has five online competitive modes and dedicated co-op modes including Overwatch and Survival. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is described in the provided information. DLC affects multiplayer through additional weapons and skins, and some reviews note version mismatches can prevent playing multiplayer together. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 13 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
