Resistance Review - The Sniper Elite series returns with a new lead character, but don't worry, the x-ray shots are still here.

Resistance is the most fun you can have killing Nazis, but is even more fun with friends. However, does the game support cross-platform players?

Step into the shoes of a Special Operations Executive agent deep behind enemy lines in occupied France to prevent the Nazis from deploying a new super weapon.

Sniper Elite: Resistance will release on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 9 a.m EST, according to its Xbox store page. Here’s when that is in your time zone: The above times apply to the Steam version of Sniper Elite: Resistance, but it is safe to assume that it’ll release around the same time on all platforms.

Sniper Elite Resistance is a visually stunning game and here are some of the best PC settings you can use to enhance its performance further.

If you're in the mood to hunt down Nazis right about now, Sniper Elite: Resistance offers some reliable ultraviolence.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

As befits a game which is all about hiding in long grass and taking out enemies from unfeasible distances, Rebellion’s Sniper Elite franchise has remained firmly below the radar, even while quietly amassing a large and enthusiastic following.

Perhaps it's some clever little strategy from the developer's end to temper one's expectations so that when the reality of having invested far more time -- knowingly and voluntarily so -- hits, the response weighs more positively.