STALCRAFT: X’s New Season Will Bring a Sniper Rifle With a Charge Mechanic

The weapon can charge its shots to increase their power, but the announcement does not provide a launch date for the season.

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A STALCRAFT: X rifle rests on the ground in a dark forest scene.

STALCRAFT: X will add a sniper rifle with a different firing mechanic in its new season. Players will be able to charge the weapon’s shots before firing, increasing their power when the charge is released.

The rifle was revealed as one of the upcoming season’s rewards, although its name and the season’s launch date have not been announced. The details appeared in an official Steam announcement.

That charge mechanic could give the new sniper a different rhythm from the weapons already available in the Zone. Players will have to decide whether a situation calls for a quicker shot or a more powerful charged round once the reward becomes available.

The announcement does not reveal the rifle’s damage values, charge duration, or any other reward details for the new season. For now, the chargeable sniper is the clearest look at what players can expect from the upcoming rewards.

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