Beyond Enemy Lines

Beyond Enemy Lines is a tactical shooter in which you play a Special Agent operating alone and in secrecy behind enemy lines. Your mission is to regain control of a satellite equipped with nuclear missiles that Soviet separatists have captured. You can observe the enemy, find a way into their base and choose whether to attack openly or move in quietly.

Plan your approach

Missions are open-ended, with thousands of possible routes. Use your equipment and the terrain to find a way to complete each objective. You face numerically superior forces and can use tactical elements and gadgets to gain an advantage, including a knife, silenced pistol, map computer and whistle for distracting guards, as well as an assault rifle and shotgun.

Movement and actions generate noise at different intensities, calculated from how you move. Enemies can hear you, so your movements matter. There is no aim assistance or in-mission save system; you must manage weapon recoil, read the terrain and adapt your tactics.

Enemy behavior

Enemies act independently rather than following pre-scripted behavior. They react dynamically to threats and choose tactics according to a moral system, while their patrols can vary. They communicate, organize and may sneak up on you.

Missions

The campaign has eight missions, alongside two standalone special missions. The first DLC, Operation: Arctic Hawk, adds a four-mission campaign. Three additional standalone missions, each with an average playtime of one hour, were released for free. The first playthrough of the base game’s campaign and two special missions has a combined average playtime of 10–15 hours.

The game is designed to be replayed, and completing it calls for patience and skill.