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Difference between revisions of "Sniper Elite III"

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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 27, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 27, 2014}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sniper-elite-iii|71}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|240/sniper-elite-iii|70}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sniper-elite-iii|68}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | dlc}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person, First-person}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct Control}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Stealth, Tactical Shooter}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Africa, Historical, World War II}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Sniper Elite }}
 
|steam appid  = 238090
 
|steam appid  = 238090
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
−
|strategywiki =  
+
|hltb        = 19547
 +
|strategywiki = Sniper Elite III
 +
|mobygames    = sniper-elite-iii-afrika
 
|wikipedia    = Sniper Elite 3
 
|wikipedia    = Sniper Elite 3
−
|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 18063
 +
|license      =
 +
|official site= http://www.rebellion.co.uk/games/sniper-elite-3
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Sniper Elite}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.rebellion.co.uk/games/sniper-elite-3 Official Website]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/238090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/238090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Developer | https://games.rebellionstore.com/en/product/view/sniper-elite-3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Developer | https://games.rebellionstore.com/en/product/view/sniper-elite-3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00KQYCIDM | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00KPSPPS4 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00KPSPPS4 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SE3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | sniper-elite-3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | sniper-elite-iii | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | sniper-elite-iii | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | sniper-elite-3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | sniper-elite-3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 238090 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 238090 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00KQYCIDM | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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{{DLC/row| U.S. Camouflage Rifles Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| U.S. Camouflage Rifles Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| International Camouflage Rifles Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| International Camouflage Rifles Pack |  | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
 +
===Skip launcher===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Replace the launcher executable with the game executable|fix=
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Launcher}}.
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|Sniper3Launcher.exe}}.
 +
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin}}.
 +
# Copy the {{file|SniperElite3.exe}} file and paste it in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Launcher}}, then rename it to {{file|Sniper3Launcher.exe}}.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|"{{p|game}}\bin\SniperElite3.exe" %command%}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] on Steam.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Sniper3\settings.ini}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Sniper3\settings.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Sniper3\PC_ProfileSaves\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Sniper3\PC_ProfileSaves\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 Video Settings.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 Video Settings.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 Advanced Video Settings.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 Advanced Video Settings.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 External Video Settings.png|External video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 External Video Settings.png|External video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/sniper-elite-3/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sniper-elite-3/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        = False
+
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  =
+
|fov notes                  = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2318-sniper-elite-3-fov-bbars-fix/ related PCGW community tool] as a workaround.
−
|windowed                  = hackable
+
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            = Use the <code>-subwindow</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/238090/discussions/0/540744936650025274/#c540744936690363875 Windowed mode? :: Sniper Elite 3 General Discussions]</ref> or toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
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|windowed notes            = Set in options from Sniper Elite 3 Launcher.
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Set game to use window then run borderless gaming software.
−
|anisotropic                = True
+
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
−
|antialiasing              = True
+
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Low to high Post AA and up to 4x [[SSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Low to high Post AA and up to 4x [[SSAA]].
−
|vsync                      = True
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = true
 +
|vsync notes                = Yes (Double Buffer) and No
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]].
 
|120 fps notes              = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]].
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 Input Settings.png|In-game input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 Input Settings.png|In-game input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 Input Mouse Keyboard.png|In-game mouse and keyboard settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 Input Mouse Keyboard.png|In-game mouse and keyboard settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = Xbox
+
|xbox prompts              = true
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
−
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes = Prompts switch based on whether the last input was from mouse and keyboard or controller
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Sniper Elite 3 Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Speech and SFX.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Speech and SFX.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [http://lajti.hu/l/hu/letoltesek/download/2-magyaritasok/2-sniper-elite-3 #1], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/sniper-elite-3/sniper-elite-3/2302 #2], [https://magyaritasok.info.hu/ticket/sniper-elite-3/ #3].
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = hackable
−
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 2
−
|local play modes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Co-op
−
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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|iz3d                        = unknown
 
|iz3d                        = unknown
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/sniper-elite-2-and-3/#post-187909 here].
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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|osvr                        =  
 
|osvr                        =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
−
|tracked motion controllers  =
 
−
|tracked motion controllers notes=
 
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
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|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game crashes right after startup videos===
 
===Game crashes right after startup videos===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Verify game integrity|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hawaii_Beach|date=2016-05-23|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Verify game integrity|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hawaii_Beach|date=2016-05-23|comment=}}</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Delete {{code|steam_api.dll}} and {{code|steam_api64.dll}}.
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# Delete or rename {{code|steam_api.dll}} and {{code|steam_api64.dll}}.
 
# Find the game in the '''Library''', then {{key|Right Click}} on it.
 
# Find the game in the '''Library''', then {{key|Right Click}} on it.
 
# Select '''Properties''', '''Local Files''', then push the '''Verify Integrity of Game Cache...''' button.
 
# Select '''Properties''', '''Local Files''', then push the '''Verify Integrity of Game Cache...''' button.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Fix for Crash after Logo on Startup|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/238090/discussions/1/46476145131311691/|title=Game crashing on start up fix I got from Rebllion. :: Sniper Elite 3 Tech Support|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Fix for Crash after Logo on Startup|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/238090/discussions/1/46476145131311691/ Game crashing on start up fix I got from Rebllion. :: Sniper Elite 3 Tech Support]</ref>}}
 
 
# Close Steam fully
 
# Close Steam fully
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# Delete <code>{{path|game}}\bin\SniperElite3.exe</code>
+
# Delete or rename <code>{{path|game}}\bin\SniperElite3.exe</code>
−
# Delete <code>{{path|steam}}\steamapps\appmanifest_238090.acf</code>, <code>{{path|steam}}\depotcache\238093*.manifest</code> and <code>{{path|steam}}\appcache\appinfo.vdf</code>
+
# Delete or rename <code>{{path|steam}}\steamapps\appmanifest_238090.acf</code>, <code>{{path|steam}}\depotcache\238093*.manifest</code> and <code>{{path|steam}}\appcache\appinfo.vdf</code>
 
# Start Steam and Install Sniper Elite 3
 
# Start Steam and Install Sniper Elite 3
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} It should redownload some files and after starting the game the second time after doing all of this, it should work again.
 
{{ii}} It should redownload some files and after starting the game the second time after doing all of this, it should work again.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Cannot join or create a co-op lobby===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Verify game integrity|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/238090/discussions/0/2592234299562436788/|title=Cant join or create a co op lobby - Sniper Elite 3 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Find the game in the '''Library''', then {{key|Right Click}} on it.
 +
# Select '''Properties''', '''Local Files''', then push the '''Verify Integrity of Game Cache...''' button.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===No sound upon launching the game===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install/Reinstall [https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=35 DirectX Runtime]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=VisionaryBlender|date=2021-11-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{--}} Rebellion's Asura engine may default the monitor's refresh rate to 60&nbsp;Hz, resulting in reduced smoothness on high refresh rate monitors even if internal GPU render shows a high FPS.  
 
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Latest revision as of 01:44, 7 January 2024

Sniper Elite III
Sniper Elite III cover
Developers
Rebellion Developments
Engines
Asura
Release dates
Windows June 27, 2014
Reception
Metacritic 71
OpenCritic 70
IGDB 68
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person, First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Stealth, Tactical shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Africa, Historical, World War II
Series Sniper Elite
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Sniper Elite III on HowLongToBeat
Sniper Elite III on IGDB
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Sniper Elite III guide on StrategyWiki
Sniper Elite III on MobyGames
Sniper Elite III on Wikipedia
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Sniper Elite
Sniper Elite 2005
Sniper Elite V2 2012
Zombie Army (series)
Sniper Elite III 2014
Sniper Elite 4 2017
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered 2019
Sniper Elite VR 2021
Sniper Elite 5 2022

Warnings

Mantle graphics API option requires an AMD video card with a driver version earlier than Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1.[1]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Developer website
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Windows
Amazon.co.uk
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Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Allied Reinforcements Outfit Pack Included with pre-order.
Windows
Camouflage Weapons Pack Included with pre-order.
Windows
Hunter Weapons Pack Included with pre-order.
Windows
Target Hitler: Hunt the Grey Wolf Included with pre-order.
Windows
Patriot Weapons Pack
Windows
Save Churchill Part 1: In Shadows
Windows
Sniper Rifles Pack
Windows
Eastern Front Weapons Pack
Windows
Save Churchill Part 2: Belly of the Beast
Windows
Axis Weapons Pack
Windows
Save Churchill Part 3: Confrontation
Windows
U.S. Camouflage Rifles Pack
Windows
International Camouflage Rifles Pack
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip launcher

Replace the launcher executable with the game executable
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Launcher.
  2. Delete or rename Sniper3Launcher.exe.
  3. Go to <path-to-game>\bin.
  4. Copy the SniperElite3.exe file and paste it in <path-to-game>\Launcher, then rename it to Sniper3Launcher.exe.
Use the "<path-to-game>\bin\SniperElite3.exe" %command% command line argument on Steam.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Sniper3\settings.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/238090/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Sniper3\PC_ProfileSaves\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/238090/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
External video settings.
External video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Use the related PCGW community tool as a workaround.
Windowed
Set in options from Sniper Elite 3 Launcher.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Set game to use window then run borderless gaming software.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Low to high Post AA and up to 4x SSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Yes (Double Buffer) and No
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
See Run the game at screen refresh rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game input settings.
In-game input settings.
In-game mouse and keyboard settings.
In-game mouse and keyboard settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Positive acceleration can be toggled. Negative mouse acceleration removed with 1.03 patch.
Mouse sensitivity
Separate X and Y slider.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Separate X and Y slider.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Prompts switch based on whether the last input was from mouse and keyboard or controller

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Speech and SFX.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation, #1, #2, #3.
Italian
Polish
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
Online play
12 Versus, Co-op
Co-op is 2 players

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Windows dedicated server available under Tools in the Steam client.
Direct IP
Use connect <ip>[:<port>] in the console.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Sniper Elite 3.
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, see here.

Issues fixed

Game crashes right after startup videos

Verify game integrity[2]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Delete or rename steam_api.dll and steam_api64.dll.
  3. Find the game in the Library, then Right Click on it.
  4. Select Properties, Local Files, then push the Verify Integrity of Game Cache... button.
Fix for Crash after Logo on Startup[3]
  1. Close Steam fully
  2. Delete or rename <path-to-game>\bin\SniperElite3.exe
  3. Delete or rename <Steam-folder>\steamapps\appmanifest_238090.acf, <Steam-folder>\depotcache\238093*.manifest and <Steam-folder>\appcache\appinfo.vdf
  4. Start Steam and Install Sniper Elite 3

Notes

It should redownload some files and after starting the game the second time after doing all of this, it should work again.

Cannot join or create a co-op lobby

Verify game integrity[4]
  1. Find the game in the Library, then Right Click on it.
  2. Select Properties, Local Files, then push the Verify Integrity of Game Cache... button.

No sound upon launching the game

Install/Reinstall DirectX Runtime[5]

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Rebellion's Asura engine may default the monitor's refresh rate to 60 Hz, resulting in reduced smoothness on high refresh rate monitors even if internal GPU render shows a high FPS.
Set refresh rate manually[citation needed]

Use the -hz=x command line argument, where x is the screen refresh rate.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Mantle support
Requires an AMD video card with a driver version earlier than 19.5.1 (2019).[1]
Shader Model support 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Console commands

Press ~ or Ctrl+Tab ↹ to open the console.
Command Arguments Description
? [<command>] Describes how to use the console. Command specific help if argument is passed.
Clear Clears the console.
ClearCollectables Clears the collectables.
connect <ip>[:<port>] Connect to specified server.
Help [<command>] Describes how to use the console. Command specific help if argument is passed.
ListCmds [<prefix>] Lists all available console commands.
ListVars [<prefix>] List all available variables.
Lobby.ClearPassword Clear the password required for clients to connect.
Mute Toggle mute on all sound and music, independently of game settings.
Rcon <command> Executes command on the server.
ShowFPS Toggle FPS counter.
Voice.Mute <player name> Mute a player.
Voice.UnMute <player name> Unmute a player.
Vote.Call <type> [<extra>] Call a multiplayer vote. Types: startgame, endgame, kick and setting.
Vote.CastNo Cast a 'No' vote.
Vote.CastYes Cast a 'Yes' vote.
Vote.ListSettings Provide a list of settings strings for use with 'Vote.Call setting'.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Vista SP2, 7, 8, 8.1
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 18 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 3870
Nvidia GeForce 8800 series
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 AMD - Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1 Highlights - last accessed on 2019-05-15
    "Support for AMD Mantle API Technology has been discontinued starting with Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.1. Users who wish to continue to use AMD Mantle API Technology may do so with prior supported Radeon Software releases."
  2. ↑ Verified by User:Hawaii_Beach on 2016-05-23
  3. ↑ Game crashing on start up fix I got from Rebllion. :: Sniper Elite 3 Tech Support - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ Cant join or create a co op lobby - Sniper Elite 3 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ↑ Verified by User:VisionaryBlender on 2021-11-14