Aliens: Fireteam screenshots give us a glimpse at a brand new game that is set in the sci-fi Aliens universe, but they also look quite familiar.
Cold Iron Studios has announced Aliens: Fireteam, which is a brand new third-person survival game set in the Aliens universe. It was announced today by the developers. This game is a single-player as well as co-op multiplayer story that offers four unique campaigns. It is currently set to launch in Summer 2021 and will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC.
The game has also received a set of brand new screenshots and we can’t help but compare it to Gears of War, because they do look quite similar. Have a look at them yourself below.
Aliens: Fireteam has also received a page on Steam but there are no system requirements shared by the developers as of yet. Here’s a description of the game that is taken from the store and you can also have a look a the trailer to see it in action.
2202. A mysterious distress call reroutes your Marine Assault Unit to LV-895 in the outer colonies, where deadly Xenomorph legions, hidden corporate secrets, and ancient alien ruins await your arrival.Set in the iconic Alien universe, Aliens: Fireteam is a cooperative third-person survival shooter that drops your fireteam of hardened marines into a desperate fight to contain the Xenomorph threat.
Face off against waves of terrifying Xenomorph and Weyland-Yutani Synthetic foes alongside two players or AI teammates, as you and your fireteam desperately fight your way through four unique campaigns that introduce new storylines to the Alien universe. Create and customize your own Colonial Marine, choosing from an extensive variety of classes, weapons, gear and perks, battling overwhelming odds in this heart-pounding survival shooter experience.
THE ULTIMATE HUNT
Play a pivotal role in the epic events that occur 23 years after the original Alien trilogy as a Colonial Marine stationed aboard the USS Endeavor, battling terrifying Xenomorph threats. Stunning visuals, iconic enemies, realistic environments, powerful weapons, futuristic equipment, and an eerie soundscape fill out new storylines in a series of replayable campaigns that evoke and expand upon the blockbuster films.SURVIVE THE HIVE
Face overwhelming odds against over 20 enemy types, including 11 different Xenomorphs along the evolutionary scale from Facehuggers to Praetorians, each designed with their own intelligence to ambush, outsmart and eviscerate vulnerable marines. Utilize cover and master team strategy to survive extraterrestrial threats as they overrun your fireteam from every angle, swarm through doors and vents, scramble across walls and ceilings, and strike from darkness with uncanny ferocity.CUSTOMIZE YOUR FIRETEAM
Choose from five unique classes – Gunner, Demolisher, Technician, Doc and Recon – each with their own special abilities and character perks. Utilize an extensive arsenal of 30+ weapons and 70+ mods/attachments in your effort to eradicate the Alien threat. An innovative Perk Board modifies and improves your abilities, while a unique Challenge Card system alters the approach to each Campaign mission, offering a new experience with every playthrough.
For some reason, the game is tagged as an Action and RPG on Steam but that should be a mistake. The developers have confirmed that this is a third-person shooter but there might be elements to customize the player.
