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As sniper Karl Fairburne in ruined Berlin, scout enemy positions, calculate long shots, and stop V2 technology reaching the Red Army.
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In the dark days of the end of World War Two amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history…
Developed by Rebellion · Published by Rebellion









You play as US sniper Karl Fairburne in Berlin near the end of World War II. His missions involve keeping technology from the German V2 rocket program out of Soviet hands, including helping some scientists defect and eliminating others.
Move through ruined streets and buildings to scout patrols, find firing positions, and choose when to take a shot or move on. Stealth, cover, and loud environmental sounds can help conceal your actions, while missed opportunities may lead to direct firefights.
Sniping accounts for factors such as distance, wind, gravity, and aim stability, with difficulty settings affecting the challenge. Successful shots can trigger a slow-motion X-ray kill cam. The game also offers cooperative play and competitive multiplayer modes.
Players who enjoy the game often praise the careful, precise sniping, especially the satisfaction of accounting for bullet trajectory and landing a difficult shot. The slow-motion X-ray kill cam is a recurring highlight, and some appreciate using cover, patrol patterns, and sound to plan their approach. Cooperative play also adds appeal for some reviewers. Opinions are mixed on stealth and enemy behavior, with frequent complaints that the AI can be inconsistent.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 47 |
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| Players | From 1 (maximum not specified) |
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| Multiplayer | Sniper Elite V2 supports single-player, online co-op, and competitive online multiplayer. The campaign can be played in co-op with 2 players, and reviews also describe additional co-op modes including Kill Tally, Bombing Run, and Overwatch. Competitive multiplayer includes Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch, Team Distance King, Distance King, Team Dogtag Harvest, Dogtag Harvest, and Capture the Flag. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is stated. Reviews mention dedicated servers, player-hosted servers, and creating your own server. DLC added 10 free multiplayer maps. Reviews state the paid single-player mission DLC missions are not playable in co-op and are single-player only. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 66/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |