Welcome to Aliens: Dark Descent
A strategic real time, squad-based tactical action game
set in the furthest reaches of the Alien universe.
Join us for an extended look at Aliens: Dark Descent
where players will need to make strategic decisions
with lasting consequences
in real-time skirmishes, against terrifying threats.
Inspired by the 20th Century Studios sci-fi action films
Aliens: Dark Descent drops you into the cold embrace of space
where you’ll use your tactical abilities to unravel a horrifying narrative
that has yet to be seen within the Alien universe.
The journey begins as your ship crash-lands on Lethe
a backwater planet infested with Xenomorphs.
There you take control of Maeko Hayes
a Weyland-Yutani administrator and Jonas Harper
a USCM officer, as they team-up to survive an onslaught
of the deadliest lifeform mankind has ever seen.
In Aliens: Dark Descent: you are the commander
your squad is your weapon.
Through approachable, fast-paced tactical planning
you will strategically manage their squad as a unit.
If the Xenomorph threat becomes overwhelming
you will have the ability to slow down time at any moment
to focus on tactical decisions in the heat of combat.
while making the gameplay more manageable
and easier for players less familiar with this style of gameplay.
Additionally, thanks to the unique Squad Behavior System
we created for Aliens: Dark Descent
each Marine in your unit will react intelligently
to your deployment orders
to carry out actions automatically on the field.
Engulf corridors in flames to clear a path
unleash Suppressive Fire to slow your enemies
or deploy an iconic sentry gun
to hold them at bay during a tricky encounter.
You will need to do all of this
while also making sure not to run out
of valuable resources to sustain your squad.
Aliens: Dark Descent's real-time features can be challenging
so you’ll have to stay sharp and decisive
to turn the tide of battle in your favor.
Every mission is unique as the game’s AI
adapts to your unique player behavior and actions.
Explore extensive, open and persistent levels
where every choice you make will remain unaltered.
Weld doors or hack terminals to secure your future paths
place deployable motion trackers to monitor your surroundings
and unlock new landing areas for your APC
to increase chances of your full team’s survival
and make further expeditions easier.
During missions, you’ll have to battle
to keep your marines alive and sane.
Managing the health and stress levels of your squad
is equally as important as clearing objectives.
When a marine dies they are gone for good
making all your choices resonate
through Aliens: Dark Descent’s bleak realm.
As a good leader
analyze the situation and extract your squad from the field
when you feel the need to
then come back to pressing tasks
when you’re up for the challenge.
After each mission, you return to your base, the Otago.
Your ship works like a hub
where all the improvements you need are available.
Manage and repair your ship
recruit new marines to replace losses
heal those who are wounded
and research and develop new tech to improve your gear
to help your team survive longer during missions.
With five classes available
assign critical roles to each of your marines
and create a stronger squad
to explore the depths of the facility
and take on more difficult objectives.
It’s always advised to engage with Medics
who bring significant healing advantages on the field
and Gunners who are extremely efficient against hordes of foes.
After successfully clearing a mission
make sure to reward your soldiers by promoting them
unlocking new abilities and attributes
which allow you to create even more tactical synergies
in your defense against the Xenomorph onslaught.
Aliens: Dark Descent features a fully-fledged tactical campaign
filled with intense moments
deep strategy
and terrifying revelations.
As you explore further
you’ll uncover a complex story
in your attempt to solve the mysteries of Planet Lethe.
Gear up and discover the source
of this strange and dire threat
alongside Maeko Hayes and Jonas Harper
in Aliens: Dark Descent
on June 20 when the game releases
on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC.