Sniper Elite 5's final DLC pack is inspired by Thief 2 with boundless opportunities
techradar.comThe final DLC for Sniper Elite 5, named 'Kraken Awakes', is available right now and sees players venture back into World War 2, to uncover more secrets, weapons, and missions.
The final content pack for Sniper Elite 5 is available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Players will come face to face with Operation Kraken, a secret Nazi plan to wreak havoc upon Allied forces with a new aircraft weapon. Face off against Friedrich Vogel, former deputy to Abelard Möller and the new mastermind behind this diabolical scheme, to stop their plan in its tracks.
«I'm particularly excited to see how people play this mission», associate head of design, Ben Fisher, told TechRadar Gaming in an interview. «When we build Sniper Elite campaign missions, we build them around pretty iconic themes, like 40s or 50s comic book covers to ensure a pulpy accessibility».
Players will have to navigate a heavily guarded and intricately designed military drydock to unravel the mysteries behind this infamous aircraft hanger. «You can explore anywhere you like», Fisher explained. «You can gather new materials and gather intel that will give you the upper hand in your mission».
The exploration and accessibility in the drydock was a crucial feature that the team over at Rebellion didn't want to miss out on. «One of the inspirations behind the DLC was Thief 2, it had some really enjoyable open stealth locations, particularly a waterfront and little warehouses», says Fisher. «I remember the sense of freedom and openness just from being able to explore between these interiors, in this larger exterior space, the layers of exploration felt really satisfying.»
Along with the new story mission, there are new skins, weapons, and a multiplayer map, the
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