Alien: Isolation is celebrating its 10th anniversary and creative director, Al Hope, has confirmed a sequel is in early development. The survival horror game, developed by Creative Assembly, has been well-received, currently holding a Very Positive rating on Steam with 41,153 user reviews. It’s unclear when the sequel will be set, but the original took place 15 years after the events of Alien, where Ellen Ripley’s daughter, Amanda, embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind her mother’s disappearance.
In Alien: Isolation, players take on the role of Amanda who is now a Weyland-Yutani employee. The story starts with Amanda hearing that the flight recorder for her mother’s ship, the Nostromo, was recovered at Sevastopol. Hoping to discover what happened, her crew arrives at Sevastopol, only to find that something has gone terribly wrong.
Unfortunately, no details on the sequel have been shared, but you can read the full message from Al Hope below.
To our fans around the world:
It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since we embarked on our journey with the release of Alien: Isolation.
When we started developing Alien: Isolation, we had one guiding principle: to create a truly authentic experience that went back to the roots of the Alien franchise – a new story capturing the atmosphere and terror of the original 1979 movie masterpiece.
It’s been nothing short of incredible to witness your passion for the game over the years and see it reach so many players around the world. Your boundless enthusiasm, excitement, screams (!) and steely courage in the face of cinema’s greatest killer, have been profoundly rewarding.
Whether you’re a nightmare mode veteran or stepping into Amanda Ripley’s shoes for that thrilling first attempt (good luck!), we wanted to express our deep gratitude. It was a dream project brought to life by a brilliant team, and the reception you have given it over the years is extraordinary.
On the 10th anniversary, it seems only fitting to let you know that we have heard your distress calls loud and clear.
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.Once again, thank you.
Until next time,
Al Hope, Creative Director – Alien: Isolation
