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Sci-fi RTS Aliens Dark Descent has never been cheaper than in new saleJul 12, 2024 - PCGamesNFor a film series ostensibly about lashings of sci-fi horror, it's an oddity that the most enduringly popular entry is the action-filled 1986 sequel. Decades later it remains a fan favorite, with several video games of varying quality owing their existence to it. The best of these, Aliens: Dark Descent, is on sale right now and it's hit a new historical low price on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Celebrate Steam's finest strategy games as TactiCon 2023 begins Aliens: Dark Descent pits you against Xenomorph hordes New Patch for Aliens: Dark DescentNov 22, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, Thanks to your feedback, we worked on a hotfix to resolve the issue regarding your missing marines when launching a New Game + campaign. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope you'll have a great time facing the new difficulty parameters we brought for you in the last update. You should now properly get your marines when creating a NG+ campaign using a save created before the release of the New Game + Update but please note that in some cases the experience won during the Mission 11 Olduvai Dig Site will not be saved. If you want to be sure to have your marines with the experience gained during that mission please follow those steps: Load your last Otago save or your last Olduvai Dig Site (Mission 11) save Complete the mission 12: Redemption Go back to the main menu Disclaimer: This hotfix is aiming players creating New Game + campaigns based on campaign saves that were created before the release of the New Game + update. For the players that already created a NG+ campaign and have some marines missing, you will need to create a new NG+ campaign if you want to get back all your marines. We are once again sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience. Have a great time playing Aliens: Dark Descent! EDIT: Hi everyone, We released a hotfix yesterday that was aiming to fix a bug where marines were missing when creating a New Game + campaign. Unfortunately when we released the patch some players reported that it was now impossible to create a New Game + campaign using a save from a campaign dating from prior the New Game + update. We immediatly looked into it and we fixed the issue. With this hotifx you will now be able to create a New Game + campaign and get all your marines just like it was intented. You should now be able to correctly create a NG+ campaign using a save from a campaign created before the release of the New Game + update. Like we said in the patch note yesterday, in some cases the experience won during the Mission 11 Olduvai Dig Site will not be saved. If you want to be sure to have your marines with the experience gained during that mission please follow those steps: Load your last Otago save or your last Olduvai Dig Site (Mission 11) save Complete the mission 12: Redemption Go back to the main menu We are truly sorry for this unexpected bug and hope you'll have a great time playing Aliens: Dark Descent. Thank you for your patience and your passion.Nominate Aliens: Dark Descent for the "Most Innovative Gameplay" Award 2023!Nov 21, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsTindalos Interactive's developers put together and brought you a whole new twist to the strategy genre with a fresh and unique blend of real-time action and turn-based strategy games that took many of you by surprise. Not only that, they've managed to instill the game with the tense, unforgiving nature of the Aliens universe. Show them your love with a vote for Aliens: Dark Descent! 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 a host of horrifying creatures new to the Alien franchise. You are the commander. They are your weapon. Infiltrate large open levels and annihilate enemies with your squad, dispatching orders strategically and intuitively at the touch of a button. Tread carefully, as your foes will adapt their tactics to your actions while hunting you down because death is permanent. Forge unique paths for survival, uncovering shortcuts, creating safe zones, and setting up motion trackers in a persistent world where your actions impact levels forever. Customize your squad with a selection of different classes. Level up and specialize your soldiers with unique abilities and an arsenal of weapons, armor, and perks, for high stakes missions in treacherous territory. Develop your base to research new tech and improve your squad even further. Manage your resources wisely 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? Face off in a gripping original Alien story against iconic Xenomorph creatures ranging from Facehuggers to Praetorians, Alien Queens and many more, including rogue human commandos and a brand-new threat unique to this Alien storyline Lead strategically and change squad tactics from mission to mission, carefully managing your soldiers’ health, resources, and sanity, to avoid permanent team losses and mental breakdowns Forge unique paths for survival in a persistent world, uncovering shortcuts, creating safe zones and setting up motion trackers to stay one step ahead of these creatures Assemble and level up squads composed of 5 starting Marines classes, with dozens of specializations, unique abilities and weapons. Patch Notes: New Game+ updateOct 26, 2023 - Community Announcements- DISTRESS SIGNAL - Attention, this is a Priority One distress message from the survivors at Jackson's Landing on the planet Lethe. We are broadcasting on all available channels. The situation here has escalated to a critical state. All lines of communication with governance and security forces have been severed. The creatures we are facing grow increasingly dangerous, showing new capabilities for rapid nesting and expansion. The situation is desperate. Some of our scouts have reported seeing a contingent of Colonial Marines engaging the creatures. They appear seasoned, experienced in combat, and potentially knowledgeable about the threat we are facing. While it is unclear how they are faring, any information they possess could be invaluable to our survival. If this message reaches anyone capable of providing assistance, we implore you to relay our distress signal to the Colonial Marines stationed on this planet—or better yet, come to our aid yourself. You are our last hope. Please, help us. End of Transmission. - This message has been recorded and will repeat automatically - {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42506040/c9acbd355284891b5a458a3ba3a2081cb2c173c4.png Major bug fixes Fix of several occurencies of the Aliens instantly detects the marine’s squad. The mission success is now forced, when the player deploys in a mission where all the objectives has been completed, but does not have unlocked the next mission. The game is no longer saved when the player quit the game during the deployment cinematic to avoid a total loss of his squad. Fix of a Crash that may occur when using a controller and spamming the RB key during the loading of the Otago. The "Archivist" achievement will now correctly be unlocked when the conditions are met. During the mission 1 (Dead Hills), removal of the Shelter inside Everly's Room to avoid a block when the player initiates a rest when the scripted sequence starts. During the mission 08 (Extraction), add of fail safes to avoid a blocking situation where the objective " Enter the Research Center" does not complete correctly. Minor bug fixes "Claustrophobia" & "Robophobia" has been removed from the codex as they are not effects in the game. Fix of the objective indicator that may not be displayed when loading a save. Fix of the accuracy displayed with the wrong value on the marine statistics when losing the state "Tired" (Only display, the effect was not applied) A player can no longer load a corrupted save. A Corrupted save is no longer created when loading a save. Optimization Improvement of the framerate dropping that may occur when human enemies are patrolling. Quality of Life improvements Modification of the campaign completion calculation to fit more closely to the average time spent on each mission. New Game+ mode New Game+: The player have the possibility to start a new campaign in New Game+, by selecting a save from a previouvly finished campaign. New Game+: Every marine may now reach the level 15, only in new game+. New Game...A Free New Game+ Mode Makes Landfall in Aliens: Dark DescentOct 26, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsWe at Tindalos Interactive and Focus Entertainment have been feeling all of your support for our take on the always-terrifying Alien series, and we want to say thank you! We've been hard at work developing quality of life updates and meaningful additions for our strategic, real-time, squad-based, tactical, action game, and we're ecstatic to reveal we're launching a New Game+ mode straight into Aliens: Dark Descent. This free New Game+ update is available now for all Steam players, globally. Get back in there, Commanders. The job isn't over yet, we've got new, treacherous challenges for you. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42506040/3feaf04864dbb00468349b2608be08191ff4e0a8.png Save Humanity, One More Time. With this intensive addition to Aliens: Dark Descent, you'll be able to restart once more after completing the game, and surviving the Xenomorph outbreak. You skip the prologue and your Marines carry over, keeping their customizations, traits, and attributes; all free of trauma and negative status effects. You will have to unlock your Xenotechs, weapons, and upgrades again, and you'll have the option to turn on the "Perfect Organism" and "We're Too Late" modifiers, which boost Xenomorph damage and raise the infestation level and amount of Xenomorphs respectively. We've also raised the level cap for your marines to 15. New Game+ is not going to be an easy mission, but with your strong wit, tactical sense, and unwavering determination, you may have a chance. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42506040/1f52fb0b91eb959dd94daa3a05511ebde91690cc.png Newcomers welcome! Hop aboard! Aliens: Dark Descent features a tactical campaign filled with tense moments, deep strategy, and terrifying revelations. As you explore our game further, you’ll progress in a complex story in an attempt to solve the mysteries of Moon Lethe. You will manage your squad in real-time and as a single unit, with Marines reacting intelligently to orders thanks to a unique system that dispatches them automatically on the field, freeing you from micromanagement. When the Xenomorph threat gets overwhelming, you can slow down time at any moment to focus on tactical decisions in the heat of the moment. Marines are well equipped to alter their environment and deal with hostiles. The flamethrowers can be used to engulf corridors and block enemy paths. Suppressive fire is effective at slowing down your enemies and sentry guns are best used to survive tough encounters while making sure you don’t run out of resources. Every run is unique as the Xenomorphs adapt to your gameplay. Every choice you make remains unaltered as you explore our extensive maps. What you’ll need to remember is that managing your Marines’ health and stress levels is equally as important as clearing objectives. And remember, when a Marine dies, they are permanently gone. After each mission, you return to your ship, the Otago: a hub to heal and recruit Marines, to research and develop new tech that improves gear. With 5 Marines classes available - Teck...Игры Focus Entertainment подорожали в Steam в России, Казахстане, Турции и других странахSep 20, 2023 - Gamemag.ruМногие игры Focus Entertainment подорожали на ПК в Steam. В российском регионе сервиса, где издатель продолжает официально распространять свои релизы, цены также увеличились . New Patch for Aliens: Dark DescentSep 7, 2023 - Community Announcements-PRIORITY ONE - -SYSTEM UPDATE - Notice of Progress on Planetary Operations on Lethe Undergoing Analysis. All USCM Otago crew and Weyland-Yutani personnel are considered expendable for the acquisition and recovery of this data. You have been warned. We have initiated the "Tindalos" protocol to expedite the development of the current simulation. Be prepared for adaptations and changes to operational procedures. Your cooperation in these urgent matters is greatly appreciated. Remain vigilant and continue to check for updates as the calculation progresses to its conclusion. MU-TH-UR 6000 End of Transmission {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42506040/549a1e5712089d4d9ed442fa93dbd1a4f43325d7.png MAJOR FIXES - Fix of the infinite popup opening when launching the first campaign. - Add security to prevent marine upgrade tutorial triggering twice. - Fix of a blocking state when trying to return to main menu during squad deployment to supplies tutorial transition. - Fix of a blocking state during xenotech tutorial. - Fix of crashes that may occur when using elevator. - Fix of the "Back" button disappearing in the weapon panel. - Fix of the "Suppressive fire" skill that could not be cancelled anymore if launched after 2 "sentry-guns" or 2 "mines" or 2 "deployable motion Tracker". - Fix of the ammo counter that can reach "-1". - Fix of the ammo counter that can reach "2 147 483 647". - Fix of the marine automatically firing at enemies while on the "undetected" state AND a shelter is possible to create. - Fix of the Tactical drone teleporting at the middle of the map, preventing a blocking situation. - During the Prologue, fix of a blocking state triggered when opening the pause menu with a controller during marine selection tutorial. - During the mission 1 (Dead Hills), fix of the ARC tutorial not triggering when returning to the ground floor, preventing a blocking situation. - During the mission 07 (The Montero), fix of the possibility to have the lift leading to the Montero not working after a save, preventing a blocking situation. - During the mission 08 (Extraction), the tactical drone can now trigger a specific sequence in the basement floor (Security Room), preventing a blocking situation. - During the mission 10 (Pryce of Deception), the Queen can no longer being lured by the tactical drone, preventing a blocking situation. - During the mission 10 (Pryce of Deception), Fix of a flow issue at the entrance of the Spire where the player may have a dialogue and the aliens spawning after having deactivating the defenses, preventing a blocking situation. - During the mission 11 (Olduvai), the Queen can no longer be lured by the tactical drone, preventing a blocking situation. - During the mission 11 (Olduvai), fix of the invisible wall at the start of the main mine floor allowing some marines to get through, preventing a blocking situation. - During the mission 11 (Olduvai), fix of the scripted sequence at the start of the "Basement-1" floor where the APC doesn't kill eve...New Patch for Aliens: Dark DescentAug 1, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsDear devotees of the Darwin Era, Firstly, thank you, followers, for your unwavering dedication and immense support. Contained within this manifesto are the latest advancements and enhancements made for the ascension of Aliens: Dark Descent. Our most committed guardians have worked tirelessly to bring forth the long-anticipated transformation. In line with our promises, we present new campaign options: The ability to disable the "Death Clock". The option to skip the prologue mission onboard the Pioneer Station, provided it has been completed at least once. We've also integrated an autosave feature that triggers when you exit the Otago at any moment, ensuring the preservation of your progress and any modifications made to your base and marines management. Rest assured, our commitment to enhancing and refining our ideals remains unyielding. We diligently review your feedback and prayers to aid us in our endeavor to ascend to a superior form of life. Stay tuned for upcoming updates, and once again, thank you for your overwhelming support in our dream. Best Regards, Romain Clavier First of Marlow's Followers Darwin Era Major bug fixes Addition of a security to avoid the players from triggering the ARC tutorial while being in the Command Room narrative sequence in Dead Hills (Mission 1) which resulted in a blocker. Amputated marines are no longer visible on the Mission Report, a message indicating the marines is in the medbay is added. Improvement of a previous fix that was unlocking Olduvai (Mission 11) for players stuck at the end of Pryce of Deception (Mission 10). Using the skill Incineration inside the ARC/APC will block the extraction and the movement of the squad. Fix a crash that was occurring when a marine fell through the ground, got deleted by the game and the player clicked on the marine's card. Fix of many blockers that could occur on the Cover tutorial of Berkley's Dock (Mission 2). The attribute Smart Ass can no longer be proposed to the Tecker class. It is now impossible to spam the RB/R1 gamepad button to do the first phase of the Sector Map tutorial in Dead Hills (Mission 1) to prevent a blocker. Improvement of the performances when aiming with a skill. The Psychiatric Care Unit is no longer accessible before unlocking it. Addition of a security to avoid a blocker during the First Deployment Tutorial between the Prologue and Dead Hills (Mission 1). The squad will now be teleported inside the defense room to avoid blocker in Harper's Hell (Mission 3) You cannot extract during the Crusher reveal to avoid blocker in Dead Hills (Mission 1) Fix performance problems caused by the drone in the Harper's Hell (Mission 3) The objective "Get rid of the guardians" in Olduvai (Mission 11) will now trigger properly when deploying or redeploying your APC to a specific waypoint Fix of many pathfinding problems during the last mission (Mission 12) The marine panel will now correctly update the statistics of the marine when affected by an specific stat...Мечтают ли синтеты об электроксеноморфах: Обзор Aliens: Dark DescentJul 19, 2023 - Gamemag.ruИгровой путь франшизы Alien - когда она не шла рука об руку с Predator - оказался весьма тернистым. Все мы помним отмену ролевой игры от Obisidian и вранье Рэнди Питчфорда, потчевавшего нас дурнопахнущими голубцами в Aliens: Colonial Marines. По итогам за всех пришлось отдуваться создателям Total War, которые смогли идеально передать атмосферу хоррора Ридли Скотта в своей Alien: Isolation. Упомянуть можно и крепкий середнячок в лице кооперативного шутера Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Star Wars: Outlaws на обложке нового номера EDGE, Final Fantasy XVI получила от журнала 7 балловJul 13, 2023 - Gamemag.ruВ сети появились оценки из нового, 387 выпуска известного британского игрового журнала EDGE. New patch for Aliens: Dark DescentJul 6, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsDear Marines, We're pleased to release this patch to answer your most requested changes. Patch notes: Saves triggered by transition and rest should now work properly on The Montero Fix a blocking issue on Pryce of Deception Fix an unavailable datapad on Nuclear Protocol secondary objective Fix a possible block issue with the cover tutorial on Berkley's Docks Fix some cases when a mission completion displayed the wrong information when it's 100% completed We're still monitoring closely all your feedbacks and are already working on the next patch to address the most common issues as soon as possible. Now get back onboard Marines! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42506040/2fb645720a80d23edd64c559a28f2175c51bb532.png Aliens: Dark Descent - First Major UpdateJun 29, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsDear Weyland-Yutani Shareholders, First of all, we apologize for the delay in releasing the patch notes. The board of directors had to scrupulously review the report. The R&D department at Tindalos Interactive has been diligently working on "Building Better Games" with our latest project, Aliens: Dark Descent. In pursuit of excellence, we're set to roll out our first major patch, meticulously crafted based on community feedback. This patch marks a significant leap in our constant drive to refine, balance, and achieve the perfect gaming organism. With a mix of enhancements, balancing tweaks, and fixes, expect a more immersive descent into the alien world. This isn't just an update; it's a testament to our commitment to you, our esteemed shareholders. Here’s a reminder of the topics for the general assembly regarding the next patch: Add the possibility to skip the prologue Introduce an option to make the campaign deathclock obsolete Implement an autosave feature when quitting the Otago And many more… Please remember that profits should remain our primary consideration for the sake of the project's development. So, keep supporting us by giving the game a thumbs up. Sincerely, Romain Clavier Deputy Administrator, Weyland-Yutani Corporation Bug fixes Major Fix of an error preventing the player to unlock the Olduvai Refinery (Mission 11) when finishing Pryce of Deception (Mission 10). If your progress is currently blocked you can redeploy to Pryce of Deception and directly extract to unlock the Mission 11. Heavily wounded marine are now saved when extracting after the defense phase at the end of Harper's Hell (Mission 3) Prevent a bug allowing the player to complete the objective "Shutdown vent fans" before unlocking it during the mission Pryce of Deception (Mission 10) Veterinarian McNeil no longer disappear when dropped on the ground in the mines of Dead Hills (Mission 1) Civilians no longer disappear when dropped on the ground of a lift Civilians dropped on the floor are still considered as part of the squad Fix the Massive Onslaught directly stopping after it starts Improvement of several issues blocking the dialogs and preventing the player from progressing further Add a protection that will teleport your marines, drones, civilians near their current position if they are stuck in the environment Brawler personality trait is now working properly General improvement of the stability when using a gamepad (Crash/navigation/usability) Prevent a crash from happening on the Welcome screen Fix a crash that could happen when eggs were opening to release facehuggers Prevent a crash caused by the Alien AI Fix an issue where a marines enduring a Facehugger's embrace during recover from ragdoll doesn't block his skills and movements Reselecting an objective no longer makes it disappear on the top left corner of your tactical view Fix an issue where in McNeil's lab, looting the datapad right after the sentry gun might result in a blocker Fix an issue endlessly ...Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 20 Jun — 27 June 2023Jun 27, 2023 - SteamDB * BattleBit Remastered; * Six Days in Fallujah; * Steam Deck; * Forza Horizon 5; * Street Fighter™ 6; * Dead by Daylight; * Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II; * Aliens: Dark Descent; * theHunter: Call of the Wild™; * Grand Theft Auto V; * excluding free to play games View top 100 on SteamDBAliens: Dark Descent - HotfixJun 22, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsWe're pleased to release this first small patch to answer to your (by far!) most requested change. Patch Notes : Drastically reduced the occurence of the squad leader's acknowledgement after an order The "Double Time" line will not play anymore after a walk order (but for your pleasure can still be triggered by a run order) Fixed some crashes We wanted to provide this first improvement quickly and we're still monitoring closely all your feedback and are already working on the next patch to address the most common issues as soon as possible. Now get back to work Marines!Фанатам "Чужих" на заметку: Начались продажи тактического экшена Aliens: Dark Descent — пресса оценила его на 77 балловJun 20, 2023 - Gamemag.ruКомпания Focus Entertainment объявила о начале продаж тактического экшена Aliens: Dark Descent во вселенной "Чужих" на ПК и консолях. Запуск отметили релизным трейлером. Aliens: Dark Descent is Now Available on PC!Jun 20, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsWelcome onboard, Commanders! We are proud to announce the launch of Aliens: Dark Descent, a strategic, real-time, squad-based, tactical action game set in the iconic Alien universe. Get to watch the new spine-tingling Launch Trailer, leading to learn more about the Xenomorph threat that lurks on Planet Lethe. Aliens: Dark Descent is now available on PC. 🛸 You are the commander. They are your weapon. In Aliens: Dark Descent, players command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines as they attempt to stop a terrifying new threat on Planet Lethe. Led as one unit with intuitive controls on keyboard & mouse as well as on controller, the squad takes on real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs, rogue operatives from the insatiable Weyland-Yutani, and a host of horrifying creatures new to the Alien universe. Using a range of tactical abilities, players will unravel an authentic Alien narrative full of sinister secrets, diving in and exploring the horrors and wonders of a cinematic, narrative campaign. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42506040/2fb645720a80d23edd64c559a28f2175c51bb532.png As they infiltrate large open levels and annihilate enemies with their squad, players use their comms to dispatch orders that are swiftly obeyed by the Marine best-equipped for the situation. They will need to use their wits to navigate the game’s expansive, persistent, reactive levels and complete objectives. Being cautious and monitoring each Marines’ vitals is essential, for death is permanent for any who falls in combat. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42506040/9143f988960f641ea97c701f8981618975a483b6.png Players can find refuge in their base — the stranded Otago spacecraft. There, they can customize their squad with a selection of different Marine classes. They can level up and specialize each soldier with unique abilities and an arsenal of weapons, armor, and perks. They can also treat wounds and trauma, as well as research new tech to improve their squad even further. To get the latest info and upcoming exclusive offers for Aliens: Dark Descent, sign up as a Focus member now. Aliens: Dark Descent is now available on PC. For more information, visit the Focus Entertainment website. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150440/Aliens_Dark_Descent/ Сюжетные катсцены и кровожадные пришельцы в трейлере Aliens: Dark DescentJun 16, 2023 - Gamemag.ruИздательство Focus Entertainment представило сюжетный трейлер экшен-стратегии Aliens: Dark Descent, разработанной студией Tindalos Interactive для ПК, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 и Xbox One. Новая игра на основе культовой франшизы "Чужие" выйдет на перечисленных платформах уже 20 июня . Aliens: Dark Descent's gripping Story Trailer is hereJun 15, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsPrepare for a terrifying original Alien tale In Aliens: Dark Descent, players take on real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs and brand new threats. Using a range of tactical abilities, they recruit, level up and command a squad of Colonial Marines as one unit with intuitive controls on keyboard & mouse as well as on controller. Players will need to use their wits to navigate expansive, persistent and reactive levels where death is permanent. This thrilling gameplay takes place as heart-pounding events unfold the horrors and wonders of an authentic Alien narrative through a cinematic campaign full of sinister secrets. The nightmare begins when the Otago spacecraft crash lands on Moon Lethe. The crew of Colonial Marines investigates the Xenomorph outbreak that activated the Cerberus Protocol—the planetary lockdown that is keeping them stranded. The player is their squad commander, leading them through a nerve-wracking experience against iconic Xenomorph creatures—from Facehuggers to Praetorians, Alien Queens and many more—as well as rogue human commandos and a brand-new threat. A cast of memorable characters set the plot in motion, notably Maeko Hayes, Deputy Administrator at Lethe’s Pioneer Station; Jonas Harper, Sergeant for the US Colonial Marines; and Barbara Pryce, Colony Director for the Weyland-Yutani. Gear up and discover the source of a strange and dire threat in Aliens: Dark Descent on June 20. You can already pre-order the game now. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150440/Aliens_Dark_Descent/ To get the latest info and upcoming exclusive offers for Aliens: Dark Descent, sign up as a Focus member!Aliens: Dark Descent - Gameplay Overview TrailerMay 25, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsWe're so excited to offer you a deeper dive into Aliens: Dark Descent with a new Gameplay Overview Trailer! This 5-min video’s in-depth footage and commentary showcases the narrative, protagonists, and gameplay mechanics of Aliens: Dark Descent, our upcoming game set in the iconic Alien universe. You are the commander, your squad is your weapon Aliens: Dark Descent features a fully-fledged tactical campaign filled with tense moments, deep strategy, and terrifying revelations. As you explore further, you’ll progress in a complex story and attempt to solve the mysteries of Planet Lethe. Players will manage their squad as a single unit, thanks to innovative and intuitive controls on both keyboard & mouse and controller. Marines react intelligently to orders thanks to a unique Squad Behavior System that dispatches them automatically on the field. When the Xenomorph threat gets overwhelming, they can slow down time at any moment to focus on tactical decisions in the heat of the moment. Marines are well equipped to alter their environment and deal with hostiles. The flamethrowers can be used to engulf corridors and condemn enemy paths. Suppressive fire is effective at slowing down your enemies and sentry guns are best used to sustain tough encounters while making sure not to run out of resources. Every run is unique as the Xenomorphs adapt to player behavior and action. Each choice remains unaltered as players explore extensive, open and persistent levels. Managing the squad’s health and stress levels is equally as important as clearing objectives. And remember, when a Marine dies, they are permanently gone for good. After each mission, players return to their ship, the Otago: a hub to heal and recruit Marines, to research and develop new tech that improves gear, and to retreat during missions. With 5 Marines classes available, assign a role to each of your Marines and create a stronger squad to explore further down and battle against an onslaught of iconic Xenomorph creatures. Gear up and discover the source of a strange and dire threat in Aliens: Dark Descent on June 20. You can already pre-order the game now. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150440/Aliens_Dark_Descent/ To get the latest info and upcoming exclusive offers for Aliens: Dark Descent, sign up as a Focus member! Celebrate Steam's finest strategy games as TactiCon 2023 beginsMay 11, 2023 - PCGamesNTactiCon 2023 has begun. This warm-hearted celebration of the best strategy games features over 100 recent games, spreading from long-established names in the genre all the way to solo indie newcomers. TactiCon functions as both a Steam sale offering some great deals on all manner of tactical delights, and a loving ode to the breadth of the genre with a series of developer panels, community streams, and announcements. Read the rest of the story... 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