The Rebellion team, which is composed of the creators of the entire Sniper Elite series, really got the gaming community buzzing with their holiday surprise. They announced a giveaway for a very limited ‘Sniper Elite: Resistance’ creator kit, and the lucky winners will be 5 in total. So, what do you need to do? You will be required to get the follow on their Twitter account, then like the announcement, and repost it. Not difficult at all, right? But the reaction? Oh, it has been quite dramatic.
The kit is something that could probably serve as a prop for a WWII spy movie, as it is entirely themed around the game. To be exact, we are talking about the real creator kit and not some cheap merchandising. It is the kind of swag which makes one a part of the team; you know what I mean? Certainly, gamers are picking up on that sentiment.
The buzz was so great that the community was right from the beginning just replying to the announcement with their excitement. A player going by the name of Andrew Taylor, left a comment: ‘I Love the original Sniper Elite, am looking forward to getting my hands on Resistance.’ Indeed, long-term fans seem to be sharing this feeling. It is a wonderful sight to see the nostalgia for the older games and the anticipation for the newer ones blended together. Another user, who goes by The Champ, simply said ‘One of my top 5 series.’ This is indeed a high compliment, without a doubt.
Still, it wasn’t solely hype. The replies were also very funny, revealing the typical gamer humor. The user Dyfrig Watkins could only refer to the kit as ‘Cool wash bag.’ I mean, he is not wrong? It really does have that capacity. But then Luis Odonnell took it even further by calling it ‘The perfect package for a needle precision shave,’ which is actually quite funny considering the theme is about sniping. A sense of humor here is to be applauded.
Then Geyser Funny came along and shared a funny image of Santa Claus trying to sneak onto a roof, captioning it with the idea that the one who can climb like Father Christmas to win the prize will be the winner. This is the kind of exciting moment during these community gatherings that we relish. It’s not just the game; it’s a shared joke, a meme.
With this community aspect in mind, several players expressed their gratitude for the experience. Anais, known as PtitPixel, wrote: ‘Thanks for the giveaway! 🎯 I’m entering and praying my aim is better here than in-game… because I definitely need that creator kit to upgrade my sniper skills.’ That is a whole mood. Every gamer has gone through the same experience of missing a shot in the game and then blaming the gear, right? Maybe this kit is the solution to perfect the sniper’s accuracy. Probably not, but a gamer can always dream.
The gaming community still showed their appreciation for the developers. User froz1_uk observed how wonderful and detailed Rebellion’s creator kits always are. The WWII theming is both amazing and pampering. Rob only said: ‘Rebellion team is amazing!’ It is good to see that kind of acknowledgment especially during the Christmas holiday. All these things do not just happen; there exists an invisible army of people working behind the scenes to come up with cool stuff for the players.
However, there was one instance where a user with the account name of OMG ITz DANIEL pointed out something in the small print and made a classic, frustrated ‘Uk only Bruh’ statement. Ouch! That is the hardest thing, seeing a cool giveaway and then realizing you are not eligible for it. Sure, it’s a bummer, and it always leads to that discussion regarding geographical restrictions. Hopefully, they will have a worldwide one next time.
A few replies even suggested future wishes. A player, laisan861, posted: ‘I pay if you release more campaigns for the SniperElite series.’ That is a direct line to the devs right there. The players are certainly starved for more content and they are not shy about it. It is a good sign that the passion is still very strong.
So, what is all the fuss about? It is simply the case that it is more than a giveaway. It is a snapshot of a single moment in the game’s community. Hype, jokes, gratitude, a small disappointment, and future expectations are all revolving around that one Twitter post. Rebellion knows how to keep their players involved, and this little holiday promo is proof of that. They are not just selling a game; they are fostering that bond. They are giving players a reason to gather under the Sniper Elite banner, so they can talk, have a laugh about shaving kits and Santa on roofs, and share it all.
Does it not make you wonder what is next for Sniper Elite: Resistance? If the developers continue to engage with their passionate PlayStation and Xbox communities like this, the future looks bright.
