What do you get when you cross James Cameron’s Aliens with turn-based strategy game X-COM? Developer Snapshot Games might have the answer in Phoenix Point, which is due out for Xbox One and PC on September 3.
The story for Phoenix Point takes place in 2022, where the Pandoravirus was first discovered in the arctic permafrost by excited scientists. However, by 2047, it had overrun the Earth. Now, humanity is nearly wiped out, and mutated alien creatures dominate every corner of the globe. The Phoenix Project is a worldwide organization, designed to be activated when humanity is in crisis. Now, the world’s best scientists, engineers, and soldiers look to you to lead mankind back from the brink.
If you get vibes of one of the climactic scenes in Aliens with this trailer, you’re not alone. Hit up the official site for pre-ordering and more info.