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Potential New ‘Alien’ Video Game in Growth
What Happened?
Following the release of Alien: Romulus, a new installment in the Alien film franchise, reports indicate that a new Alien video game is in development at Survios, the studio behind The Walking Dead: saints & Sinners. This news surfaced on August 16, 2023, through job listings posted by Survios seeking candidates with experience in unreal Engine and the Alien universe. GamesRadar+ first reported on the job postings.
Survios and Their Previous Work
Survios is an autonomous game studio known for it’s immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences. Their most notable title, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, received critical acclaim for its engaging gameplay, realistic physics, and tense atmosphere. UploadVR praised the game’s physicality and survival mechanics. The studio’s expertise in creating immersive and frightening experiences makes them a suitable candidate to tackle the Alien universe.
Job Listings Reveal Details
The job listings posted by Survios provide some insight into the type of game being developed. Positions such as Senior Level Designer (Alien Universe) and Senior Narrative Designer (Alien Universe) explicitly mention the alien franchise. The Survios careers page lists several open positions related to the project. The requirements for these roles emphasize experience with Unreal Engine 5,suggesting the game will be built using this cutting-edge game engine.
