Sniper Elite 5 Release Times, Dates And Preload

Rebellion's latest and possibly greatest (if the new kill-cam is anything to go by) tactical third-person shooter, Sniper Elite 5, releases this week. Those who can't wait to step into the battle-hardened boots of Karl Fairburne and take on the Nazi war machine in 1944 France, need to know the exact Sniper Elite 5 release times and dates in their region.

In this guide, we outline all the Sniper Elite 5 release times and dates based on regions across the globe and share when you can preload the game, as well as its download size for good measure.

Sniper Elite 5 launch times & dates per region

Prospective elite snipers can mark their calendars and set their alarms for the exact launch times and dates of Sniper Elite 5 in their region.

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Sniper Elite 5 releases globally on 26th May at 12:00 UTC. Since there's a thing like timezones, the game has different launch times (and even dates) in some regions across the globe.

Those in the US will technically be able to play Sniper Elite 5 on 25th May 2022, for example. Check out the exact launch times and dates for Sniper Elite 5 as per an image shared by developer Rebellion below.

Sniper Elite 5 launch times:

• USA / Canada West Coast - 25th May at 17:00 PDT.
• USA / Canada Weast Coast - 25th May at 20:00 EDT.
• United Kingdom - 26th May at 01:00 BST.
• Germany, Netherlands, Norway & France - 26th May at 02:00 CEST.
• Australia West Coast - 26th May at 08:00 AWST.
• Australia East Coast - 26th May at 10:00 AEST.

Now that you know the Sniper Elite 5 release times and dates, let's get to when you can preload the game and its download size.

How to preload Sniper Elite 5 & download size

You can start the Sniper Elite 5 preload on most platforms right now. Below, check out the official confirmation of when the preloading option becomes available:

• Playstation - 48 hours prior to release.
• Xbox - Available NOW!
• Steam - Available from Monday 23rd May.

The preload size (download) for Sniper Elite 5 is quite hefty, weighing in at roughly 85 GB on PC. At the time of writing, the exact file size for the game on consoles is unknown. It is, however, expected to be roughly the same as that of PC, or a bit smaller. Either way, Sniper Elite 5 is not a small game...

Remember, those who pre-order Sniper Elite 5 will receive the "Target Führer" campaign mission entitled "Wolf Mountain", as well as P.1938 Suppressed Pistol and two camos for this deadly sidearm.

So there you have it, the exact Sniper Elite 5 release/launch times and dates in your region, as well as the game's preload download size. Good luck in France, prospective snipers!

In case you missed it, check out the game's latest trailer featuring the enhanced kill cam below. Warning: It is quite brutal, as we have come to expect from Rebellion.

For more on the iconic sniper video game franchise, check out our section dedicated to Sniper Elite 5 guides, news, updates and more.

Featured image courtesy of Rebellion.