As the release date for Sniper Elite 5, is pulled ever more into focus, Rebellion are starting to hype people up and this new trailer should do just that. Making special note at just how accurate Karl Fairburne is with his rifle, or how deadly he is up close, check it out.

One of the big new additions to the series in this newest release is the Invasion mode, which allows players to drop into each other’s Campaign and take the role of an Axis Sniper with high rewards on offer. This brings a whole new dimension to the game’s intense drama and extra diversity to the enemies you will face on the battlefield.

This time though, it isn’t just about lining up the perfect shot, there is also the building of the perfect weapon to consider as well. Weapon Attachments and Customisation Options are primarily unlocked by finding Workbenches within each of the levels. As different elements are added, removed or adapted the changes will be reflected in four key weapon stats: Power, Rate of Fire, Control and Mobility. A stealthy player may want to opt for power and rate of fire at the cost of control and mobility due to their methodical approach, while the opposite will be true for a more “run and gun” style player.

“Sniper Elite has always been defined by its authentic gunplay and we wanted to take that to the next level for Sniper Elite 5,” commented Jason Kingsley, CEO, Rebellion. “We have concentrated on enhancing the character and feel of our weapons, including the addition of an ‘Ironsights’ perspective for pistols and secondary weapons such as SMGs.”

“Having conducted thousands of hours of playtests over the course of the franchise, it is clear that everyone plays the game in their own, unique way. That is why we have developed the new Weapon Customisation system, allowing players to adapt their weapons to best suit the way they play and ensure that everyone enjoys the experience.”

The game is launching on May 26th for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with the game also launching into Xbox Game Pass on release day as well.