While Rebellion Development’s Sniper Elite series might not resonate at the same level as a Grand Theft Auto or Call of Duty title, the title shows loads of potential, especially if the developers would ever allow players some open world freedom with their sniping. The knock against the Sniper Elite series is that it possesses some great gameplay features, however the scenarios surrounding them lack the imagination required to take the title to tentpole status. Words like “generic” and “unconnected” were utilized in describing the second one installment.

However, recent announcements could provide a cause of hope. In accordance with their latest press release, the concept that of an open world can be introduced into the third entry into the Sniper Elite series (not counting the Nazi Zombies spinoff):

“We’re very excited to be working with 505 Games again on a sequel with a purpose to build at the highly successful Sniper Elite V2. We”ve got some great ideas to enhance on what we did before and feedback from fans have been invaluable. Sniper Elite V2 was just the start of what we wish to do with the franchise, there are things we didn’t have time to do before that we will really examine featuring this time. We wish to talk about making this latest incarnation of Sniper Elite more of a sandbox game but in addition build at the awesome X-Ray Kill Cam and the atmospheric World War II setting. We’re looking ahead to seeing what Sniper Elite fans and gamers typically make of the most recent chapter inside the story,” said Jason Kingsley, CEO, Rebellion.

The idea of sneaking around in World War 2 Europe, hunting targets of interest while moving inside and outside of burnt out buildings around the European countryside isn’t a nasty one in any respect. Here’s hoping Rebellion and 505 can pull it off. Since the announcement trailer is more of a tease and because of its cinematic nature, none of this open world is shown.

Sniper Elite 3 would be coming to gamers in 2014 for all current and next gen game systems.

[Lead image courtesy GameTrailers.com]