Sniper Elite Battle Royale Game Cancelled After Tencent Pulls Funding

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Sniper Elite Battle Royale Cancelled: Tencent Pulls Funding

Rebellion’s Sniper Elite battle royale spin-off, codenamed Project Archipelago (or Sniper Island internally), has been cancelled. This follows the withdrawal of funding from Tencent, a major Chinese gaming company.

Reasons for Cancellation

Insider Gaming suggests the cancellation may be linked to the unsuccessful launch of Sony’s live-service FPS, Concord. Tencent’s apprehension about live-service projects after Concord’s failure might have led to this decision. Rebellion reportedly reassured staff that no layoffs would result from the cancellation; affected team members have been reassigned.

Project Archipelago Details

Project Archipelago was envisioned as a new IP featuring three-player sniper teams battling for survival. Early alpha tests took place in August, shortly after the game’s announcement.

Focus Shifts to Sniper Elite: Resistance

Rebellion’s attention now turns to Sniper Elite: Resistance, launching in January. This game features a campaign parallel to Sniper Elite 5, set during World War 2 in occupied France. It also includes 16-player multiplayer, a three-player survival mode, and the return of the popular Axis Invasion mode.

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