Aliens: Dark Descent Release Date Set for June 20; New Gameplay Trailer Creeps Out

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Aliens: Dark Descent, an upcoming game based on the Alien franchise, now has a release date. First announced back in June 2022, a new trailer reveals that the game will be out a little over a year after the game’s world premiere, with Aliens: Dark Descent’s release date set for June 20. 

The trailer also features some gameplay footage of Aliens: Dark Descent. Have a look:

Aliens: Dark Descent is a real-time tactical action game that lets players take on the role of a commander. Your mission is to look into a xenomorph outbreak on the moon, and you’ll be issuing commands to Marines as they explore the game’s various levels. In Aliens: Dark Descent, death is permanent, so players will need to carefully plan out their strategies in real time. Thankfully, the game features a toggle that lets you slow down time, allowing you to plan out your next course of action while in the middle of combat.

If you’re interested in more information on Aliens: Dark Descent, here’s the full game description from the game’s official Steam store page:

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.

Manage your resources wisely and take calculated risks to outsmart the deadliest creature mankind has ever faced. Can you and your squad stop the outbreak before it’s too late?

• Face off in a gripping original Alien story against iconic Xenomorph creatures ranging from Facehuggers to Praetorians, Alien Queens and many more, including rogue human commandos and a brand-new threat unique to this Alien storyline
• Lead strategically and change squad tactics from mission to mission, carefully managing your soldiers’ health, resources, and sanity, to avoid permanent team losses and mental breakdowns
• Forge unique paths for survival in a persistent world, uncovering shortcuts, creating safe zones and setting up motion trackers to stay one step ahead of these creatures
• Assemble and level up squads composed of 5 starting Marines classes, with dozens of specializations, unique abilities and weapons.

Aliens: Dark Descent arrives this June 20 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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