Aliens: Fireteam first look gameplay revealed

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Aliens: Fireteam is the next game in the Aliens series, the first since 2014's Alien: Isolation.

The game is 3 player co-op game that reminds us of games like World War Z, except with hordes of Aliens.

What Is Aliens: Fireteam?

Set in the iconic Alien universe, Aliens: Fireteam is a cooperative third-person survival shooter that drops your fireteam of hardened marines into a desperate fight to contain the Xenomorph threat.

Face off against waves of terrifying Xenomorph and Weyland-Yutani Synthetic foes alongside two players or AI teammates, as you and your fireteam desperately fight your way through four unique campaigns that introduce new storylines to the Alien universe. Create and customize your own Colonial Marine, choosing from an extensive variety of classes, weapons, gear and perks, battling overwhelming odds in this heart-pounding survival shooter experience.

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HORDES: Teams have to fight hundreds of aliens.



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 darkness with uncanny ferocity.

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VARIETY: There are various classes and weapons to choose from.



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.

Trailer

Check out the official announcement trailer for Aliens: Fireteam below.

Release Date

So far no release date has been given, except that it will launch in Summer 2021.

Platforms

Aliens: Fireteam will be releasing on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

25 Minutes Of Gameplay Revealed

IGN recently got a chance to play an early alpha version of the game.

Check out 25 minutes of gameplay, which sees the team fight off hundreds of aliens, as well as showing off the different weapons and classes. This game looks like so much fun!