A New Alien Game is Launching on December 19

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Key Takeaways

  • New VR game Alien: Rogue Incursion releases on December 19 for PlayStation VR2 and PC, offering players an immersive Alien experience.
  • Players take on the role of ex-Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks on a dangerous mission to a research facility full of Xenomorphs.
  • The game provides a high level of immersion with VR, capturing the terrifying atmosphere of the Alien franchise for a thrilling experience.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt and a deep-rooted passion for anything Alien, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming release of Alien: Rogue Incursion! Having survived countless hours of spine-tingling encounters with these terrifying creatures across multiple games, movies, and even nightmares, I can confidently say that this new VR game promises to take the experience to a whole new level.

Enthusiasts of the Alien franchise could make a note on their calendars for December 19, as an all-new VR game titled Alien: Rogue Incursion is about to immerse players in close encounters with the fearsome Xenomorph more intensely than ever before. The Alien series is renowned for its chilling sci-fi horror storyline, boasting seven primary films, two spin-offs featuring battles between Xenomorphs and Predators, and a wealth of tie-in literature, comics, and video games, spanning various console generations.

In recent times, the Xenomorph has become more prominent in the gaming realm, featuring in numerous games and cameos, some of which have garnered both praise and criticism. Notably, the 2014 game “Alien: Isolation” stands out as an immersive survival horror experience where players had to avoid a single Xenomorph that could learn their movements and tactics. Interestingly, earlier this year, Sega disclosed that Creative Assembly is developing a follow-up to “Alien: Isolation“, but eager fans won’t have to wait long to confront the universe’s most lethal creature.

Today, Survios, the well-known VR developer behind games like “The Walking Dead: Onslaught” and “Creed: Rise to Glory,” unveiled a story trailer for their upcoming game, “Alien: Rogue Incursion.” Set to debut on PlayStation VR2 and PCVR via Steam on December 19, this game puts players in the shoes of former Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks. Joined by her AI companion Davis 01, she embarks on a perilous rescue mission on the planet Purdan. The duo’s journey leads them to a secretive research facility that, in keeping with the Alien series, is conducting clandestine Xenomorph experiments.

Alien: Rogue Incursion Release Dates

  • December 19, 2024 (PlayStation VR2 and Steam)
  • Early 2025 (Meta)

Afterward, Hendricks’ focus shifts to survival as she finds herself lost in the spooky halls of the facility, now inhabited by terrifying Xenomorph creatures. Armed with different tools and weapons, the player must fight off not only the adult Xenomorphs but also their younger Facehugger progeny for a truly immersive experience due to VR technology.

Video game adaptations of horror franchises such as Alien are particularly suited for virtual reality (VR) gaming because it allows players to experience being in close proximity to creatures like Xenomorphs, intensifying the fear during gameplay. Based on what’s been revealed so far, Alien: Rogue Incursion appears to be successfully capturing the foreboding and ominous atmosphere of the original films and games such as Alien: Isolation. Players can immerse themselves in the terror when PlayStation VR2 and PCVR versions are released on December 19; Meta users will have the opportunity to play the latest Alien game sometime in early 2025.

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2024-11-19 00:23