Having trouble with that pesky Kill Challenge in Sniper Elite 5’s Mission 2? You’re not alone – this has been a frustrating issue for many players, but let’s break down what’s happening and how to potentially fix it.
Understanding the Mission 2 Kill Challenge Bug
The Kill Challenge in Mission 2 (Occupied Residence) sometimes fails to trigger or complete properly, even when you’ve met all the requirements. This typically happens when you’re trying to eliminate the specified target using the designated method, but the game doesn’t register it correctly.
Common Issues Players Face
Many players report that despite following the challenge requirements to the letter, they’re not getting credit for completion. The most frequent problems include:
– Challenge progress not tracking
– Kill registering as a regular elimination instead of a challenge completion
– Game not recognizing the specific kill conditions
Potential Fixes and Workarounds
Here’s what you can try to get that challenge working:
1. Restart the mission completely (not just from a checkpoint)
2. Make sure you’re offline when attempting the challenge
3. Clear your game cache before attempting the mission
4. Verify your game files if you’re on PC
The Most Reliable Solution
The most consistent fix I’ve found through helping other players is to completely exit the game, restart your system, and then load directly into Mission 2 without playing any other missions first. This seems to reset whatever’s causing the tracking issue.
Preventing Future Challenge Issues
To avoid similar problems in future missions, I recommend:
– Always starting challenges from the beginning of the mission
– Saving manually before attempting the challenge
– Avoiding quick saves during challenge attempts
– Making sure you’re running the latest game version
If none of these solutions work, you might want to report the issue to Rebellion’s support team. They’ve been pretty responsive about addressing these kinds of bugs in previous patches.
Remember, you’re not losing progress permanently – once the issue is fixed, you’ll be able to complete the challenge. In the meantime, you might want to focus on other mission objectives and come back to this challenge later after a game update.
