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

You give the orders. Your squad delivers the firepower.

Infiltrate expansive open environments and unleash devastating force upon your enemies, issuing tactical commands quickly and seamlessly with a single button press. Stay vigilant, as your enemies will continuously adapt their hunting strategies in response to your every move, and with permanent death on the line, every decision carries weight. Carve out your own routes to survival by discovering hidden shortcuts, establishing secure zones, and deploying motion trackers throughout a persistent world permanently shaped by your choices.

Build your ideal squad by selecting from a variety of distinct classes. Advance and refine your soldiers through unique abilities, diverse weaponry, specialized armor, and powerful perks as you tackle high-risk missions across hostile terrain. Expand and upgrade your base of operations to unlock cutting-edge technology and push your squad's capabilities even further.

Allocate resources with precision and make calculated decisions to outmaneuver the most lethal organism humanity has ever encountered. Do you have what it takes to crush the outbreak before all hope is lost?

• Engage with a compelling original Alien narrative featuring iconic Xenomorph variants ranging from Facehuggers to Praetorians, Alien Queens and beyond, alongside rogue human mercenaries and a frightening new threat exclusive to this storyline
• Think tactically and adapt your approach mission by mission, carefully balancing your soldiers' physical health, available resources, and psychological stability to prevent permanent casualties and mental collapses
• Carve your own path to survival across a persistent world by uncovering hidden shortcuts, establishing protected safe zones, and strategically positioning motion trackers to maintain the upper hand against these deadly predators
• Recruit and develop squads featuring 5 core Marine classes, expandable through dozens of specializations, distinctive abilities, and an extensive arsenal of weapons