Aliens: Dark Descent (PS5)

If tactical strategy and intense survival challenges captured your imagination, explore our Aliens: Dark Descent experience for heart-pounding action and strategic thrills.

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 horrifying new creatures introduced to the franchise. You are the commander. They are your weapon.

Infiltrate massive open levels and annihilate enemies with your squad, issuing intuitive orders at the touch of a button. Tread carefully, as your foes adapt their tactics in response to your actions. Death is permanent, so every decision counts. Forge unique paths for survival, uncover shortcuts, establish safe zones, and deploy motion trackers in a persistent world where your choices have lasting consequences.

Customize your squad with a variety of classes, level up your soldiers, and specialize them with unique abilities, weapons, armor, and perks to tackle high-stakes missions. Develop your base to research new technology and further improve your squad. Manage your resources carefully 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?

Key Features

• Real-Time Tactical Combat – Command your squad with intuitive controls and strategy.
• Persistent Open Levels – Enemy adaptations and permanent consequences for your actions.
• Squad Customization & Classes – Choose and level up soldiers with unique abilities, weapons, and perks.
• Base Development & Research – Upgrade technology to improve your squad’s effectiveness.
• High-Stakes Survival – Death is permanent; every decision matters.
• Iconic Alien Enemies & New Creatures – Face Xenomorphs and new deadly enemies.
• Strategic Resource Management – Balance risks and resources to survive missions.
• Immersive Story & Atmosphere – Experience a tense, narrative-driven Alien universe.

Details

• Platform: PlayStation 5
• Genre: Tactical Strategy / Survival / Action
• Players: Single-player
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• Release Date: 23 May 2023
• ESRB Rating: Mature (M) – Violence, Gore, Blood, Strong Language
• Game Mode: Story-driven, Tactical Strategy, Squad Management

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