Ten years after the release of Alien: Isolation, fans are finally getting a sequel. The announcement comes from the Alien: Isolation official Twitter account in a message written by studio Creative Assembly’s creative director, Alistair Hope.
The post begins with a brief discussion on the original game and what Alistair Hope and the team had wanted to initially achieve. Their overarching goal was always to provide fans of the franchise with the most authentic vibe and atmosphere of the Alien 1979 movie. Many fans would likely agree that the studio achieved just that as it resembles the film more so than most of its official sequels.
Alien: Isolation follows franchise protagonist Ellen Ripley’s daughter, Amanda Ripley, fifteen years after the first film as she tries to uncover the flight recorder of the Nostromo, the ship her mother was on. The gameplay relies heavily on stealth as your objectives are to avoid and outsmart any enemies you come across instead of outright attacking them. In creating Amanda and her adventure against one of cinema’s greatest monsters, Creative Assembly developed an unforgettable and terrifying experience.
On the 10th anniversary, it seems only fitting to let you know that we have heard you distress calls loud and clear.”
Alistair Hope
The post does not include an official launch date or release window, though the announcement has surprised and delighted fans. Hopefully, more about the Alien: Isolation sequel will be unveiled at an upcoming showcase, though nothing has been announced. Considering Hope’s post, it is implied that the new game will include many of the stealth and survival gameplay elements from its predecessor. However, there have been a few technological advancements made within the last ten years that can potentially help make the experience far more terrifying than ever thought imaginable.
