Summary
Xbox Game Passquietly confirmed another major franchise will release its next installment as a Day-One launchon the subscription service. After a tumultuous 2024, Microsoft is in the process of winning back fans after angering a large portion of its followers by announcing a massiveprice hike for Xbox Game Passin July, a move many suspect was done to prepare for an influx of players looking to accessCall of Duty: Black Ops 6. While that may be the case, those who retain their subscription will soon be able to play another fantastic shooter.
On Xbox’sYouTube, the company confirmed thatRebellion’sSniper Elite: Resistancewill launch in 2025 as a Day-One drop on Xbox Game Pass.
While it may not be as popular asCall of Duty,theSniper Eliteseries has garnered an admirable following thanks to its tight stealth mechanics, gratifying gunplay, and explosive killsthat make ample use of a gory X-ray camera. Aside from Xbox Game Pass,Resistancewill also be available on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
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A Fresh Setting For Sniper Elite
Something Familiar With A New Coat Of Paint
Sticking to the franchise’s World War II roots,Sniper Elite: Resistanceputs players in the boots of Harry Hawker, a Special Operations Executive agent tasked with tracking down and destroying deadly German weapons known only as Wunderwaffe. Operating on foreign soil, Harry will need to link up with the French Resistance to achieve his goal, which will require a deft hand, wit, and plenty of slow-motion headshots.The premise sounds similar to the underrated open-world classicThe Saboteurbut with a greater emphasis on stealth and sniping.
While the gameplay will no doubt look similar to older games, Rebellion is adding some new features to makeResistancefeel fresh.The biggest is Propaganda Missions, a new type of quest that follows a French Resistance fighteras they complete a series of timed objectives and ultimately claim victory under challenging conditions. Of course, fan-favorite multiplayer option Axis Invasion returns to provide even more spontaneous sniper battles in the middle of an open-world mission.
Sniper Elite: Resistanceis no doubt a massive addition toXbox Game Pass, a service that alreadyboasts plenty of excellent shooters.Those who want to prepare for the franchise’s next installment can check outSniper Elite 5, which is already accessible on the service. SinceResistanceis only launching in 2025, that should be more than enough time tofigure out how bullet-drop works.
