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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sniper-elite-iii|68}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sniper-elite-iii|68}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | dlc}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, First-person}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct Control}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth, Tactical Shooter}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Africa, Historical, World War II}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sniper Elite }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sniper Elite }} | ||
|steam appid = 238090 | |steam appid = 238090 | ||
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|wikipedia = Sniper Elite 3 | |wikipedia = Sniper Elite 3 | ||
|winehq = 18063 | |winehq = 18063 | ||
+ | |license = | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.rebellion.co.uk/games/sniper-elite-3 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/238090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/238090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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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.co.uk | B00KPSPPS4 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00KPSPPS4 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{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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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===Skip | + | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Replace launcher | + | ===Skip launcher=== |
− | # Go to | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the launcher executable with the game executable|fix= |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # 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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|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |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 = true | |
− | + | |windowed notes = Set in options from Sniper Elite 3 Launcher. | |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |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]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Yes (Double Buffer) and No |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps 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= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |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 = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = Prompts switch based on whether the last input was from mouse and keyboard or controller |
}} | }} | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play players = 2 | |local play players = 2 | ||
|local play modes = Co-op | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
− | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/ | + | |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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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Fix for Crash after Logo on Startup|ref=<ref> | + | {{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= |
# Close Steam fully | # Close Steam fully | ||
# Delete or rename <code>{{path|game}}\bin\SniperElite3.exe</code> | # Delete or rename <code>{{path|game}}\bin\SniperElite3.exe</code> | ||
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===Cannot join or create a co-op lobby=== | ===Cannot join or create a co-op lobby=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Verify game integrity|ref=<ref> | + | {{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. | # 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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 01:44, 7 January 2024
Developers | |
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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 |
Sniper Elite | |
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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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Developer website | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Allied Reinforcements Outfit Pack | Included with pre-order. | |
Camouflage Weapons Pack | Included with pre-order. | |
Hunter Weapons Pack | Included with pre-order. | |
Target Hitler: Hunt the Grey Wolf | Included with pre-order. | |
Patriot Weapons Pack | ||
Save Churchill Part 1: In Shadows | ||
Sniper Rifles Pack | ||
Eastern Front Weapons Pack | ||
Save Churchill Part 2: Belly of the Beast | ||
Axis Weapons Pack | ||
Save Churchill Part 3: Confrontation | ||
U.S. Camouflage Rifles Pack | ||
International Camouflage Rifles Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip launcher
Replace the launcher executable with the game executable |
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Use the "<path-to-game>\bin\SniperElite3.exe" %command% command line argument on Steam.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Sniper3\settings.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/238090/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Sniper3\PC_ProfileSaves\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/238090/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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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
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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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 |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, #1, #2, #3. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op Use Nucleus Co-op. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 12 | Versus, Co-op Co-op is 2 players |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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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 | |
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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] |
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Fix for Crash after Logo on Startup[3] |
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Notes
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Cannot join or create a co-op lobby
Verify game integrity[4] |
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No sound upon launching the game
Install/Reinstall DirectX Runtime[5] |
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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] |
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Use the |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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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 |
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Windows |
Console commands
- Press ~ or Ctrl+Tab ↹ to open the console.
Command | Arguments | Description |
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? | [<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 | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2, 7, 8, 8.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 |
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/238090/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (238090) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ Verified by User:Hawaii_Beach on 2016-05-23
- ↑ Game crashing on start up fix I got from Rebllion. :: Sniper Elite 3 Tech Support - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Cant join or create a co op lobby - Sniper Elite 3 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:VisionaryBlender on 2021-11-14