Video Games
Creative Assembly Teases ‘Alien: Isolation’ Sequel Reveal? [Teaser]
Since it’s Alien Day, what better day for Creative Assembly to start the ball rolling for the sequel to Alien: Isolation? The developer had announced two years ago that they were in early development of the follow-up to the 2014 hit, and now they’ve got something to show to the fans.
On the official Alien: Isolation X account and posted to YouTube, the devs posted a teaser entitled “False Sense of Security” that shows doors opening to a colony reminiscent of LV-426, complete with rain. It’s only about 5 seconds before it snaps to black, the Creative Assembly logo appears, and ends on a shot of an “EMERGENCY” sign.
Obviously, not a whole lot to go off of in the 25 second clip, but it’s safe to assume that this is teasing the Alien: Isolation sequel.
Back when they first announced work on the Alien: Isolation sequel, Creative Assembly Creative Director Al Hope stated that the team was overwhelmed with fan enthusiasm for the game. “It’s been nothing short of incredible to witness [the fans’] passion for the game over the years and see it reach so many players around the world. It was a dream project brought to life by a brilliant team, and the reception you have given it over the years is extraordinary.”
And if for whatever reason you haven’t played Alien: Isolation, you can grab it today, along with many other Alien titles, with a generous discount on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch.
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Closed Playtest on Now for Upcoming Psychological Horror Title ‘SOMBRAS: negative frames’
Ahead of SOMBRAS: negative frames releasing later this year, developer Maboroshi Artworks is looking to get more player feedback to fine-tune the game. As such, they’ve announced an exclusive Closed Playtest for the psychological horror title. Players are invited to step into the nostalgic, first-person narrative adventure to get an early look at the game’s atmosphere and puzzles before its official release.
To participate, simply head on over to the Steam page for SOMBRAS: negative frames and click the “Request Access” button. Slots are limited, so get in sooner rather than later. You can also join Maboroshi Artworks’ Discord server to share your opinions and feedback.
SOMBRAS: negative frames follows Shiomi Alterio, a Japanese-Spanish photography student who lives with her father in a Japanese town after her parents’ recent divorce. One night, Shiomi is engulfed by a dark dimension made of familiar streets, hungry shadows, and a cast of girls that look just like her. Shiomi must navigate these shadow-drenched streets, using her camera to capture unusual sights, and develop film rolls to upgrade equipment.
Along the way, she can befriend alternate versions of herself, collect occult trinkets, and unlock the strange doors blocking your path forward. However, she must also confront her repressed terrors in an emotional exploration of identity, youth, and dysfunctional family systems.
Look for SOMBRAS: negative frames to launch on Steam in Q4 2026.