In any conversation about the best survival horror games ever, Alien Isolation should always get a mention. The game has just turned a decade old, and what better way to celebrate than by announcing that its long-awaited sequel is actually happening. Yes, Alien Isolation 2 is in development.
With an intense, atmospheric setting and a super-smart AI-controlled Alien that will learn your behavior and movement patterns, there aren't many Alien Isolation 2.
In a new post celebrating Alien Isolation's tenth birthday, the game's creative director, Al Hope, confirms what fans have been hoping for. "Today, I'm delighted to confirm, on behalf of the team, that a sequel to Alien Isolation is in early development. We look forward to sharing more details with you when we're ready."
Hope also says in his message that "it's been nothing short of incredible to witness your ion for [Alien Isolation] over the years" and calls it a "dream project" for Creative Assembly. Now, it gets a chance to relive that "dream" all over again. Whether it will continue on Amanda Ripley's journey or tell a whole new story, it seems almost certain that the same gameplay loop and style will remain.
Since releasing the original in 2014, developer Creative Assembly has been locked in on developing new games for its Total War FPS game now makes way for Alien Isolation 2 – or whatever final title the studio ends up going with.
Oh, and if the news of a sequel wasn't good enough news for you, publisher Sega has further celebrated the game's ten-year anniversary by ing an hour of Alien Isolation lofi beats. I'm not kidding.
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