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We're happy to reveal a new Gameplay Overview Trailer which offers you a deeper dive into Aliens: Dark Descent. The video’s in-depth footage and commentary showcases the narrative, protagonists, and gameplay mechanics of the upcoming strategic real-time squad-based tactical action game set in the iconic Alien universe.

Aliens: Dark Descent releases June 20 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC.

You are the commander, your squad is your weapon.

Aliens: Dark Descent features a fully-fledged tactical campaign filled with tense moments, deep strategy, and terrifying revelations. As you explore further, you’ll progress in a complex story and attempt to solve the mysteries of Planet Lethe. Players will manage their squad as a single unit, thanks to innovative and intuitive controls on both keyboard & mouse and controller. Marines react intelligently to orders thanks to a unique Squad Behavior System that dispatches them automatically on the field. When the Xenomorph threat gets overwhelming, they can slow down time at any moment to focus on tactical decisions in the heat of the moment.

Marines are well equipped to alter their environment and deal with hostiles. The flamethrowers can be used to engulf corridors and condemn enemy paths. Suppressive fire is effective at slowing down your enemies and sentry guns are best used to sustain tough encounters while making sure not to run out of resources.

Every run is unique as the Xenomorphs adapt to player behavior and action. Each choice remains unaltered as players explore extensive, open and persistent levels. Managing the squad’s health and stress levels is equally as important as clearing objectives. And remember, when a Marine dies, they are permanently gone for good.

After each mission, players return to their ship, the Otago: a hub to heal and recruit Marines, to research and develop new tech that improves gear, and to retreat during missions. With 5 Marines classes available, assign a role to each of your Marines and create a stronger squad to explore further down and battle against an onslaught of iconic Xenomorph creatures.

Gear up and discover the source of a strange and dire threat in Aliens: Dark Descent on June 20 when the game releases on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC. Digital and retail pre-orders are open for all platforms.

 

[GrayDock]

But why june... June is already full.

 

[adamsapple]

But why june... June is already full.

yeah I'm afraid it's gonna get swallowed up. Should have made it a July game. August has a few big games like Baldurs Gate 3 but I dont recall anything bit coming in July.

 

[BossLackey]

But why june... June is already full.

Yeah, if it were just 1 big game in June, they could gamble with audiences not having a cross-section. But this is...a mistake.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

So it’s a Space Hulk with an active pause?

Actually, we need a new Space Hulk game.

 

[fermcr]

This actually looks pretty decent.

 

[VN1X]

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Too many games coming in June. This does look good though and I’ll probably pick it up in a sale.

 

[Drizzlehell]

Huh, this kinda looks like Syndicate in terms of gameplay style, as in real time tactical strategy as opposed to a turn-based one. Shouldn't be surprising considering that it's the same dev who previously made Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 1 and 2.

Looks pretty cool overall. I'm down for an Aliens game that isn't a shooter for once. We've had plenty of those already.

 

[lepermessiah]

This is looking pretty promising and yeah nice to see a more tactical take.

 

[Mayor_McCheeze]

It’s only $40 so unless there is a crap load of dlc coming, I may pull the trigger day one

 

[Icymanipulator]

Very bad release month. No one is going to even know it exists. Way to send it out to die. Should have moved the date back like 2 months.

 

[Nico_D]

Huh. I just saw the trailer by accident. Not bad! Will definitely keep my eye on this. With these kind of games I find it tricky to find a good balance between challenging and just plain frustrating. If this more of the former, I'm in.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Jeez this looks good...dammit. Rough time to launch.

 

[Nico_D]

So no reviews yet? 6 hrs before release? Always a good sign.

 

[MiguelItUp]

So no reviews yet? 6 hrs before release? Always a good sign.

Not too uncommon with smaller budget games.

 

[Minsc]

Game looks really fun, hope it is good!

 

[Teh Chosen Juan]

This actually looks pretty decent.

you could almost say it's pretty "descent" amiright?!

 

[Corian33]

Huh, this kinda looks like Syndicate in terms of gameplay style, as in real time tactical strategy as opposed to a turn-based one. Shouldn't be surprising considering that it's the same dev who previously made Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 1 and 2.

Looks pretty cool overall. I'm down for an Aliens game that isn't a shooter for once. We've had plenty of those already.

There was a game years ago called Satellite Reign that did real time tactical strategy also. Kinda cyberpunk setting where you could customize your guys and it was semi-open world. Not a blockbuster game but I loved the concept and wanted to see more like it. Cool to see an Aliens take on it.

 

[Sub_Level]

you could almost say it's pretty "descent" amiright?!

 

[Neon Xenon]

Been keeping an eye Aliens: Dark Descent since that gameplay trailer. The idea of an Aliens Real Time Tactics game starring Marines sounds like it might be cool, and the gameplay looks promising.

I don't know if I'll pick this up on launch (given this year, I'm being more careful about what games I buy), but I'm interested and will be looking for launch sales.

 

[Drizzlehell]

There was a game years ago called Satellite Reign that did real time tactical strategy also. Kinda cyberpunk setting where you could customize your guys and it was semi-open world. Not a blockbuster game but I loved the concept and wanted to see more like it. Cool to see an Aliens take on it.

Ah yes, I remember that one. It was pretty good.

 

[Salz01]

So no reviews yet? 6 hrs before release? Always a good sign.

 

[Krappadizzle]

I've been playing a ton of XCOM 2 lately and am very excited to jump into a quicker paced version of that in the aliens universe. Either way, certainly excited to play it. Price tag seems exactly right to me tbh.

 

[Nico_D]

Seems to be ok, nothing spectacular. A good game with some annoyances. The price point is excellent tho.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Looks very good, however I never understood why more games didn’t use Active Time Pause from Space Hulk.

 

[Isa]

Here is another review from Noisy Pixel. Seems pretty good for a lower budget game.



I have mine downloaded and ready to go. I liked what I saw and am a fan of the universe so had to haha.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Took me 20sec to skip this BS. StRaTeGiC, AKA cellphone game.

 

[adamsapple]

Took me 20sec to skip this BS. StRaTeGiC, AKA cellphone game.

Have you never played XCOM, Bo?

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Have you never played XCOM, Bo?

I don't stomach those retarded PC-centric games that feel like free cellphone games.

 

[Portman]

I'm excited for this one since the mention of the Real Time part of it is more enjoyable to me over turn based stuff. I've got this thread and the review one on watch but I'm trying to avert my eyes so I can go in fresh when it releases. I did give in and pre-order since it looked interesting enough to me and had a bit of a discount.