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Cold Iron Studios Reveals New Xenomorph Types in ‘Aliens: Fireteam’
If you thought you’d just be facing the same old Xenomorphs in Cold Iron Studios’ Aliens: Fireteam, guess again. IGN has broken news that the upcoming co-op game will feature a few new variants of Xenomorphs for you to tackle alongside Facehuggers and Synthetics.
In addition to the classic Drone, you’ll also be facing off against Bursters, which as you might expect, have the unfortunate ability to explode on death, spewing acid everywhere. Praetorians feature a bulletproof headplate that they also use for ramming. Prowlers are quadrupedal, and have a habit of jumping onto their prey from close range.
Similar to Prowlers are Runners, which hunt in large packs, and attack at high speed, and will use their serrated tails whilst circling their prey. Lastly there’s the Spitter, which attacks from a distance using acid from glands in its mouth. That’s not to say that they won’t use their claws and teeth up close.
Hit up the link above to see the designs for the new Xenomorphs.
In the meantime, you can also check out the 25-minute gameplay video for Fireteam released last week. Aliens: Fireteam is coming this Summer to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.