The sixth addition to the long-running sniper-stealth franchise, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is shaping up to be one of the series' biggest entries to date, featuring new maps, weapons, and targets. Unfortunately, it seems PlayStation 5 users keen to jump into the next generation of long-range warfare will have to wait a little longer than expected, with CI Games announcing that it has decided to delay the port.
To clarify, the decision has no impact on the PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X versions of the game, all of which will still release as intended on June 4. According to a press release on Twitter, the postponement is due to an "unforeseen technical issue" that the team only recently discovered, promising that it's working hard to ensure the PlayStation 5 port is of a similar quality to other platforms.
PlayStation 5 users wanting to get themselves a copy of the game at release can still play Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2's PlayStation 4 version, which will eventually offer a free upgrade to the next-generation port when it launches. CI Games has also promised that it will make up for the disappointing news by releasing the game's first DLC for free across all platforms. Speaking on what to expect from the additional content, the studio claims it'll offer an expansive region filled with new contracts to complete.
The base version of Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 will once again task players with making their name as a legendary sniper, accepting contracts and completing stealthy assassinations. This time around, players will pursue a blood-thirsty crime syndicate in the Middle East, attempting to shut down their operation through a series of increasingly difficult missions. The game will allegedly offer extreme long-range kills, making the player drop targets from up to 1000m away, while it's also said to focus on a dramatic story. A gameplay trailer that aired last month confirmed Contracts 2 would be going heavier on the gory kills than ever before, showing the game's protagonist exploding enemy heads with well-placed shots.
It seems the sequel is looking to take the series to its limits using the power of the next-generation systems as well, with higher quality visuals throughout all of its pre-release footage. The title will join several shooters aiming to debut throughout 2021, including new Battlefield and Call of Duty games as well as Halo: Infinite, Far Cry 6, Back 4 Blood, CrossfireX, and Necromunda: Hired Gun.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is slated to launch on June 4 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. A PlayStation 5 port is also currently in development.