Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 Announced for Xbox One, PS4, PC

Lords of the Fallen developer CI Games announced Tuesday that it is "deep in the development" of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, the third installment in a series that's already sold 5.5 million copies.

CI Games says Ghost Warrior 3 will represent the tactical shooter series' "first AAA production effort." The game is scheduled to arrive in the first half of 2016 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 is an upcoming open world first-person tactical shooter in development by CI Games. It is the third entry in the Sniper: Ghost Warrior series and the first title to feature a AAA production effort. The game is set to be released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on January 27, 2017.

"The Sniper: Ghost Warrior franchise is one of the most popular in the CI Games portfolio with over 5.5 million copies sold, so we're investing a significant amount of effort into the third installment," CI Games CEO Marek Tyminski said. "We're fully committed to creating a AAA franchise that gamers can rely on for the ultimate first-person sniper experience."

Ghost Warrior 3 will be set in a modern day conflict in Eastern Europe. You play a sniper, of course, who is "caught between three warring factions." In keeping with the formula of past games, you can choose to take out enemies with close-up melee attacks or from downrange with your sniper.

CI Games says Ghost Warrior 3 will offer "non-linear, sandbox-style gameplay" set on open-ended maps. This should allow players the freedom to choose how they want to approach missions. It also means the replayability factor is deep, CI Games says.

The only Ghost Warrior 3 asset shared so far is the image above. When CI Games shares more images or video, we'll be sure to post those for you on GameSpot.

Predecessor Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 was released in 2013 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. GameSpot scored the game a 7. Our review said: "Satisfying stealth and shooting make Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 a notable improvement over its predecessor."

BE A SNIPER

Engage your targets from the long range. Factor in scope elevation, wind speed and direction, breath control and stance along with weapon and bullet choice.

BE A GHOST

Stalk your enemies and eliminate them silently with a broad variety of takedowns. The advanced stealth gameplay includes drone recon and vertical navigation.

BE A WARRIOR

Wield a wide variety of advanced weapons and modify them to suit the needs of your mission and your own personal style. Choose from assault rifles, shotguns, machine guns and even explosives.

Gameplay

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 is a modern-day first-person tactical shooter, similar to its predecessors. The game is designed to be less linear than Ghost Warrior and Ghost Warrior 2, since the title is the first in the series to feature an open world, which can be freely explored by players. The open world is scattered with different activities and side missions which are known as "war crimes". These can be completed by players if they are not playing the main missions.[4] According to CI Games, the title is designed to be accessible for both players who are new to the franchise or the genre, while tactical enough for more hardcore players.

The game is based on three different pillars: target, execute, and survive. Players are allowed to use different approaches to complete missions and defeat enemies, as maps are now larger and more open-ended. For instance, players can utilize stealth and melee combat to kill enemies, in gun and run style, or use the weapons or gadgets provided, like sniper rifles, to snipe enemies from a long distance.

The game's objectives will not be shown on the mini-map provided to players. Players are required to find them by completing intel-gathering missions. Players can also use a drone, which is one of the newest additions to the series and can be controlled by players, to scan and survey the environment, and to detect enemies. The drone can also be used to hack enemies' electronic equipment and weapons, and to create distractions. However, there are risks when players are using the drone, as enemies may become alerted when they spot it. As one of the game's core experiences is sniping, the accuracy of long-range shots is affected by various factors, such as calibration of the rifle's scope, weather, wind speed, distance, gravity, and the protagonist's breathing strength and rate. As a result, players have to plan, adapt, and react to the game's environments to alter these factors.

Navigation is enhanced in Ghost Warrior 3. Players can carry out some “extreme navigation” movements, according to the game's developer, such as free-running, parkouring, climbing ledges, and repelling. Players can activate Scout Mode, which is an ability of the game's protagonist to highlight places of interest and detect explosives such as mines. Players can also make use of the mode to find a new sniping spot during missions. The game also focuses on realism; as a result, the open-world features a dynamic weather system and day-night cycle. Players can make use of these situations to create tactical advantages.

In addition, players can travel to a "safe house" where they can collect supplies and resources like first-aid kits and ammunition for weapons. These safe houses also act as fast travel points for players for easy navigation of the world. In addition, players can craft and modify their weapons and bullets. These upgrades can improve the weapons' efficiency and accuracy. When not playing missions, players can interact with a neutral faction, which may or may not help players in