Sniper Elite 3 sees American OSS agent Karl Fairburne on assignment in North Africa during WWII to assist intelligence efforts and provide sharpshooter skills to Allied forces within exotic‎,‎ rugged and open land‎.‎ As part of his mission‎,‎ Karl learns of a secret &quot‎,‎wonder weapon&quot‎,‎ tank program which‎,‎ should it become a reality‎,‎ has the potential to crush any Allied force in its path and turn the tide of the war‎.‎

With an emphasis on player choice‎,‎ Sniper Elite 3 features non‎-linear gameplay across varied North African terrain such as mountain ranges and sprawling plains‎,‎ allowing for a greater range of motion and the ability to take longer‎-ranged shots with customizable weapons‎.‎ In addition‎,‎ bustling cities and remote villages greatly assist in planning relocation tactics‎.‎ An all‎-new vehicle kill‎-cam lets gamers take out armored cars and tanks and wreak massive destruction with one shot into vehicles’ gas tanks‎.‎ In addition‎,‎ the infamous X‎-Ray kill‎-cam is back with greater graphic detail including circulatory system and muscle layer‎.‎ Sniper Elite 3 also features co‎-op and competitive multiplayer‎.‎