Sniper Elite: Resistance

Sniper Elite: Resistance is a third-person game of sniping, stealth and tactical combat set in occupied France during World War II. In a story running parallel with Sniper Elite 5, SOE agent Harry Hawker takes the lead for the first time and uncovers a new Wunderwaffe that could guarantee a Nazi victory. Working with the French Resistance, he must eliminate this weapon.

The campaign

Multiple Kill List targets and different infiltration and extraction points let you choose how to approach objectives. You can play the full campaign in co-op with one other player, sharing weapons, items and tactical know-how, and helping each other back into the fight when either of you goes down during a firefight.

Across the campaign, you can find unique Propaganda posters that unlock missions as a French Resistance fighter. In these scenarios, you sneak, snipe and take down enemies to complete time-sensitive objectives and help end the Nazi occupation.

Sniping and weapons

The X-ray kill cam shows the damage from your shots, with bones deflecting bullets into unpredictable paths through enemy bodies. SMGs and pistols can also trigger kill cams, showing multiple bullet hits in slow motion. To line up a rifle shot, you account for gravity, wind and heart rate, as well as your rifle’s stock and barrel options, while zeroing your sights.

Your arsenal includes returning series favourites and new authentic WWII weapons. Workbenches scattered throughout the campaign let you customise and upgrade rifles, secondaries and pistols with scopes, stocks, barrels, magazines and more. You can also choose ammunition for the task, including armour-piercing shells and non-lethal takedowns.

Game modes

In Axis Invasion, you enter another player’s campaign as an Axis sniper and hunt them in a game of cat and mouse. You can stalk your target, set an ambush or attack directly.

In Survival mode, you can team up with up to three other players to fight waves of enemies. Competitive online multiplayer supports battles of up to 16 players, where you customise your character and loadout and earn XP, medals and ribbons.