The usually very reliable Insider Gaming publication of the informant Tom Henderson has learned that a new video game based on the Alien franchise he’s back in development after a stop period. According to what has been reported, it is a survival horror arcade single-player in which players must try to survive aboard a space station that is in a state of abandonment. They will have to avoid xenomorphs and special troops. Insider Gaming’s sources described it as “Shadow of the Tomb Raider with xenomorphs.”
A long process
According to sources, the game has been in the works since at least 2020 and has gone by several names. It was first talked about in 2022, when it was revealed that it had the code name “Marathon”, as well as others that are not revealed so as not to expose the sources. Then it was cancelled, only to be revived. He is currently working on it Eidos Montrealthe studio behind Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the latest Deus Ex and Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
As for the gameplay, it mixes combat, platforming and puzzles to solve. Players will have to rely on stealth, resource management and problem-solving skills, with puzzles ranging from repairing machinery to decoding codes. During combat, enemies will not attack blindly: the AI is designed to adapt and react to the player’s tactics.
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The documents viewed by the informant reveal at least three characters who will be present in the game: Aubrey, the protagonist, is an engineer capable of using objects such as grappling hooks and magnetic boots; Ryuzo is a new character who uses the space station as a personal fortress and is probably some sort of antagonist; finally there is Ripley. The hope is that it can be interpreted by Sigourney Weaveralthough for now the team has only had preliminary contacts with the actress.
Speaking of numbers, the game’s initial budget is less than $75 million, but higher than the $30 million estimated a few years ago. The release is scheduled for 2028 on all major platforms. However, it is underlined that the project is still in the works early stages of developmentso the date and other details may change. However, sources say that the current state of the game is positive.
Neither Eidos Montréal nor Embracer responded to requests for comment on the matter.
