Take command in Aliens: Dark Descent, leading a battle-hardened squad of Colonial Marines on a desperate mission to contain a catastrophic Xenomorph outbreak on Planet Lethe. Direct your troops through intense real-time combat encounters against legendary Xenomorph threats, ruthless operatives serving the relentless Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and terrifying new creatures making their debut in the Alien universe.

You give the orders. Your squad pulls the trigger.

Push deep into expansive, open environments and unleash your squad's full firepower on every threat you encounter, issuing tactical commands quickly and seamlessly with a single button press. Every move counts, as enemies will study your patterns and evolve their approach while closing in on your position — and when soldiers fall, they're gone for good. Carve out your own road to survival by discovering hidden routes, establishing secure zones, and deploying motion trackers across a persistent world where every decision leaves a permanent mark.

Build the ultimate squad by selecting from a range of distinct classes. Advance your marines through the ranks, equipping them with specialized abilities, powerful weapons, protective armor, and valuable perks for high-stakes operations in hostile territory. Expand your base of operations to unlock cutting-edge technology and push your team's capabilities even further.

Keep a sharp eye on your resources and make every calculated decision count as you outwit the most lethal species humanity has ever encountered. Do you have what it takes to crush the outbreak before all hope is lost?

• Battle through a compelling original Alien narrative facing iconic Xenomorph enemies ranging from Facehuggers to Praetorians, Alien Queens and beyond, alongside rogue human commandos and a brand-new threat exclusive to this storyline
• Command with strategic precision, adapting your squad's tactics between missions while carefully monitoring your soldiers' health, resources, and sanity to prevent permanent losses and devastating mental breakdowns
• Carve your own path to survival across a persistent world, revealing hidden shortcuts, fortifying safe zones, and positioning motion trackers to maintain the upper hand against relentless creatures
• Recruit and advance squads built from 5 core Marine classes, featuring dozens of specializations, distinctive abilities, and an extensive weapons roster