Sniper Elite: Resistance - Season Pass Brings the Boom (and a Time Anomaly?)
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Rebellion's Sniper Elite: Resistance is getting a Season Pass with new maps, weapons, and possibly some time travel weirdness, leaving us cautiously excited.
Right, so Rebellion's just dropped a new season pass briefing trailer for Sniper Elite: Resistance, and fair dinkum, it’s got a bit of everything. We're talking new maps, new weapons, and a storyline that seems to be bending the very fabric of time itself (or, you know, just getting a bit creative with the historical fiction).
According to the chaps at IGN South Africa, who first flagged this up, the "Out of Time" trailer gives us a glimpse into what’s coming. And what *is* coming looks... messy. In a good way, mind you. Think exploding tanks, perilous missions, and the distinct possibility of Karl Fairburne accidentally causing a temporal paradox while trying to take out a Nazi. (Wouldn’t *that* be a laugh?).
The Season Pass briefing showcases a couple of new maps – presumably ideal for practicing your long-distance headshots and generally making life miserable for the Axis powers. There are some new weapons to tinker with as well, because what’s a sniper without his toys? We’re talking potentially game-changing additions to your arsenal, perfect for making those tricky shots even more, well, tricky…ly satisfying when you pull them off.
But here's where things get a bit… odd. The "Out of Time" bit in the title has me scratching my head. Is this just marketing fluff? Or are we talking actual time travel shenanigans? Maybe some weird Nazi experimental tech gone haywire? I'm picturing something straight out of 'Wolfenstein' – only with significantly more sniping. Sounds intriguing, doesn't it?
(Side note: I've always thought a Sniper Elite/Wolfenstein crossover would be absolutely bonkers. Imagine B.J. Blazkowicz and Karl Fairburne teaming up to take down Mecha-Hitler. It practically writes itself!)
Anyway, back to the matter at hand. It's worth noting that “Resistance” implies a focus on, well, resistance movements. Maybe we'll be helping out local partisans in occupied territory, disrupting supply lines, and generally making life a living hell for the occupying forces. Which, let's be honest, is exactly what you want in a Sniper Elite game.
The big question, as always, is value. Is this season pass worth your hard-earned dosh? That depends on how much you love Sniper Elite, mate. If you're the kind of gamer who happily spends hours perfecting your shots, meticulously planning your assaults, and generally revelling in the art of long-distance mayhem, then it's probably a no-brainer. If you're a more casual player, it might be worth waiting for some reviews before taking the plunge.
But all in all, Rebellion seems to be giving us a solid package here. New maps, new weapons, and the faint whiff of potential time-bending madness? Colour me cautiously optimistic.
Tags: Sniper Elite, Season Pass, World War II, Rebellion, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa