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According to an exclusive report from Insider Gaming, Tencent's Sniper Elite battle royale title, Archipelago, has been canceled and is no longer in development. Originally announced for playtests in early August 2024, the game was supposed to be a team-based battle royale experience with a primary focus on snipers.
So why was the development of Sniper Elite's battle royale reportedly canceled? Let's delve into the details.
Note: The content of this article is partly based on speculation.
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What could be the reason for the reported cancellation of Sniper Elite battle royale Archipelago?
Archipelago was set to feature teams of three, making it a unique project in the sea of battle royale titles available in the market. The game would have revolved around sharpshooters and their strategies to come out on top on the battlefield.
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Insider Gaming claims Tencent has cut all funding for Archipelago's development. The publisher has not yet provided a concrete reason for this decision.
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The report points to the failure of Firewalk Studios' Concord as a significant factor that may have caused Tencent to doubt the project.
Like Concord, the early access gameplay of Archipelago did not receive a warm response from the gaming community. Fans were confused by Rebellion Developments' decision to transition from a single-player game to a multiplayer battle royale title.
Read more: Concord review - An interstellar crash and burn
These factors likely influenced Tencent's decision to withdraw funding for Archipelago, indicating that the Sniper Elite battle royale might never see the light of day.
However, players can take solace in knowing that the Sniper Elite franchise is not shutting down, nor is funding being pulled from its single-player titles. Rebellion Developments, Just Add Water, Coatsink, and Wushu Studios are collaborating to release the upcoming single-player title for the franchise, Sniper Elite: Resistance.
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