Aliens: Dark Descent is a single-player real-time strategy game set in the Alien franchise. As a massive Alien fan, I was looking forward to playing this game. In ADD, you control a squad in real-time action to stop a Xenomorph outbreak on the moon Lethe.
What is the release date for Aliens Dark Descent?
Aliens Dark Descent was released on June 19, 2023, so you can play it now! You just need to know what platforms you can play Aliens: Dark Descent on.
On what platforms can I play Aliens Dark Descent?
Aliens: Dark Descent is available to play across multiple platforms, all of which I've outlined below:
- PC (Epic Games, Steam)
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X|S
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What is Alien Dark Descent about?
In Aliens: Dark Descent, you can pick from five Marine classes to form your squad and lead them through deadly areas Lethe. As you traverse the moon, you'll face a bunch of Xenomorphs that can overwhelm you with numbers. It's an interesting concept as you're not a super-strong Space Marine that can run through waves of enemies. Being vulnerable is part of the experience, as your marines have a Darkest Dungeon-like stress meter.
The game is more than just an endless fight with Aliens though. Between missions, you can customize your squad, level up marines, and specialize them with unique abilities, weapons, armor, and perks, for high-stakes missions on treacherous terrain. You also have a base of operations to research new tech and enhance your squad.
Aliens Dark Descent Trailer
The Aliens: Dark Descent gameplay trailer showcases the true horror of the Xenomorphs. This is for sure the best Alien game in terms of atmosphere after Alien: Isolation. If your favorite Alien movie is Aliens from 1986, you'll enjoy Dark Descent. Why? Cause in space, no one can hear you scream!
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Nebojša Prijić is a staff writer at Pro Game Guides. He's an old-school gaming journalist that loves real-time strategies, shooters, and RPGs. He remembers the first Diablo, PC games on a single floppy disk, and playing Mortal Kombat on the keyboard.