New Third-person Survival Shooter Aliens: Fireteam Revealed

Cold Iron Studios and 20th Century Games have announced their brand-new cooperative third-person survival shooter Aliens: Fireteam. Set in the world of Alien, this third-person shooter is scheduled will arrive for Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, and Steam in Summer 2021, and will test the player’s resolve to survive the onslaught of Xenomorphs. A new announcement trailer is also accompanying the news so check it out below before we jump into any further details:

Aliens: Fireteam is set 23 years after the original Alien trilogy. The game drops players into the boots of a Colonial Marine who is aboard the USS Endeavor that was recently tasked with answering a distress call from the outer colonies. You are deployed in various locations such as abandoned ruins, overrun facilities, and strange alien landscapes where you must battle hordes of Xenomorphs for survival.

The game’s story is split into four campaigns which are playable with two friends or AI teammates depending on your mood. The game is described to feature stunning visuals, realistic environments, powerful weapons, futuristic equipment, and an eerie soundscape. The missions will be highly replayable that evoke and expand upon the movies in this epic franchise. SO far, we have yet to receive a good Alien shooter however this is looking promising so far. The concept and the initial reveal trailer are looking really good.

According to the official press release, the game will feature over 20 intelligent enemy types that will range from Xenomorphs to Weyland-Yatuni Synthetics. Against them, players will need to utilize cover tactics and master team strategy to eradicate all extraterrestrial threats that swarm towards them through doors and vents. The enemies will also come from walls and ceilings so players will be required to have a close eye on everything around them.

Players will have the option to choose from five unique character classes and an expansive arsenal of customizable weapons and mods, character progression, and innovative advancement systems that will aid them in combat. It also features a unique Challenge Card system that allows players to change every mission and experience a new version of it in every playthrough. Craig Zinkievich, Head of Cold Iron Studios commented:

With Aliens: Fireteam, you and your friends will experience stepping into the boots of a squad of hardened Colonial Marines fighting in the ultimate battle for survival. This is the action game Aliens fans have been waiting for – hordes of different Xenomorphs swarming over ceilings and across walls, surrounding your team and striking from every angle. Work together, customize your character, utilize tons of weapons and gear and…well, you just might get your fireteam out alive.

Josh Valensi, Executive Producer, 20th Century Games also said:

We’re thrilled to be working with the team at Cold Iron Studios on this new chapter in the Alien franchise. Aliens: Fireteam expands the story into new corners of the universe, as the Colonial Marines aboard the USS Endeavor desperately battle to survive a universe of sinister corporate secrets, ancient alien ruins, and deadly Xenomorph legions. Alien fans should prepare for a Xenomorph fight like no other.

Key features of the game include:

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 the 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.