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'Part of the motive was making the player feel immersed in the experience and exposed' — Rebellion says '90s cassette futurism' inspired Alien Deathstorm with an engineer protagonist who 'felt like a natural fit'
Rebellion Developments discussed the inspirations behind their upcoming survival horror game, Alien Deathstorm, highlighting '90s cassette futurism and their own comic series for a grounded sci-fi atmosphere. The studio chose an engineer protagonist to enhance player immersion and vulnerability, aiming to create a more exposed and fearful experience compared to a traditional soldier character.
Alien Deathstorm’s Gamescom 2026 Demo Revealed in New Video Walkthrough
Rebellion has released a new 24-minute gameplay walkthrough of their upcoming first-person horror shooter, Alien Deathstorm, showcasing the "Reactor Meltdown" mission. The video highlights exploration, combat against Xenomorphs, and environmental puzzles, with the game set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, also launching on Game Pass. Head of design Ben Fisher discussed inspirations including Lovecraftian horror and 1980s sci-fi aesthetics.
Five Key Takeaways From the New Alien Deathstorm Trailer
Rebellion has released a new trailer for its upcoming action horror shooter, Alien Deathstorm, highlighting five key takeaways from the game. The trailer showcases the game's science fiction FPS elements, where players take on the role of an Engineer fighting for survival on an off-world colony ravaged by a mega-storm and overrun by intelligent aliens. Alien Deathstorm is set to launch in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, and will be available on Game Pass from day one.
Alien Deathstorm Launches in Spring 2027, Tense Battles and Sandbox Elements Revealed
Rebellion Developments announced that Alien Deathstorm will launch in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game will feature tense shooter gameplay with hordes of enemies, sandbox elements for problem-solving, and procedural encounters. Head of design Ben Fisher highlighted the implementation of sandbox lessons learned from Atomfall.
Alien Deathstorm is Influenced by Lovecraftian Eldritch Horror and 1980s VHS Sci-Fi, Says Rebellion
Ben Fisher, head of design at Rebellion, discussed the inspirations behind Alien Deathstorm, citing Lovecraftian eldritch horror and 1980s VHS sci-fi. The game features a combat engineer protagonist and will be released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Alien Deathstorm: Sci-fi Survival and Action Combine for a New First-Person Horror Hybrid
Rebellion has revealed Alien Deathstorm, a new first-person action horror hybrid game. The title combines high-tension exploration with ballistic action, set on a storm-blasted off-world colony. Alien Deathstorm is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
