In just a couple of months we’ll be able to finally get hands on with the next Sniper Elite title. Today, Rebellion have released the first story trailer for Sniper Elite 4 – one which reveals the plot to ignite Italian resistance.
‘Italy 1943’ can be seen below and represents the first in a series of story trailers which build the hype for the first AAA shooter of 2017. With previously unseen concept art, environments, factions and full story details, it recounts the intricate machinations behind the Allied invasion of Italy.
Sniper Elite 4 will put you in the shoes of Karl Fairburne, as he attempts to help release the country from the shackles of Fascism, fanning the flames of resistance, and in doing so uncover a terrifying Nazi technology threatening the whole of Europe.
In a post for PlayStation Blog, SNIPER ELITE 4 Narrative Designer Colin Harvey sets the scene for the game’s thrilling World War 2 campaign:
“In SNIPER ELITE 4, Karl is plunged into a country that’s been under the yoke of Mussolini’s Fascism for over two decades. Political opposition to the regime was either crushed early on or escaped abroad. Now, though, discontent is growing…”
Sniper Elite 4 will launch on Xbox One, PS4 and PC come Feb 14th 2017, but there will certainly be further intel videos arriving in the coming weeks, each giving a decent insight into the dramatic story which will unfold throughout.
