Today, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Tindalos Interactive have announced the release date of Aliens: Dark Descent, a single-player real-time tactical action game set in the beloved sci-fi horror universe.
Originally announced at E3 2022, Aliens: Dark Descent was later checked out by our resident strategy buff Chris Wray at Gamescom 2022. Here’s an excerpt from his thoughts at the time:
Despite any reservations I may have about the behaviour of the Xenomorphs, and they may be completely unfounded – Tindalos Interactive (Battlefleet Gothic: Armada, Etherium) is still developing the game – I am interested in Aliens: Dark Descent. An XCOM-like title with real-time tactical elements set in the Alien Universe will always interest me. It certainly looks to have the atmosphere; I hope it’s got the gameplay when it releases in 2023.
There’s a new gameplay trailer via IGN, so you can take a look at some of the combat featured in the game.
The game will be released on June 20th (just like Crash Team Rumble). Pre-orders are also available on Amazon, priced at $39.99. Aliens: Dark Descent will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PC via Steam.
In Aliens: Dark Descent, command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines to stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe. Lead your soldiers in real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs, rogue operatives from the insatiable Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and a host of horrifying creatures new to the Alien franchise.
You are the commander. They are your weapon.
Infiltrate large open levels and annihilate enemies with your squad, dispatching orders strategically and intuitively at the touch of a button. Tread carefully, as your foes will adapt their tactics to your actions while hunting you down because death is permanent. Forge unique paths for survival, uncovering shortcuts, creating safe zones, and setting up motion trackers in a persistent world where your actions impact levels forever.
Customize your squad with a selection of different classes. Level up and specialize your soldiers with unique abilities and an arsenal of weapons, armor, and perks for high-stakes missions in treacherous territory. Develop your base to research new tech and improve your squad even further.
