It’s Alien Day, and this year Creative Assembly and Sega have a special present for Xenoheads everywhere: a new teaser for the upcoming Alien: Isolation 2.
The brief video, titled “False Sense of Security” on YouTube, offers a fresh glimpse into the ominous world of the game. A dark, creaking room opens up to reveal a dilapidated alien base soaked in rain, followed by a cut to the iconic emergency phone booth that serves as a save station throughout Alien: Isolation. While it isn’t a ton to go off of, it does suggest the sequel might take place in a town-like area–potentially an off-world colony–rather than a space station.
It’s been almost 12 years since the beloved survival horror game Alien: Isolation was released to generally positive reviews before later becoming a cult-favorite among sci-fi survival horror fans. Based on the Alien film franchise, Isolation takes place 15 years after the events of the original 1979 film. Creative Assembly’s game is widely considered the best Alien video game adaptation.
The game’s sequel was first announced back in October 2024, on the 10-year anniversary of Isolation’s launch. It’s being developed in Unreal Engine 5, according to recent job postings.
“Today, I’m delighted to confirm, on behalf of the team, that a sequel to Alien: Isolation is in early development,” creative director Al Hope said in 2024. “We look forward to sharing more details with you when we’re ready. Once again, thank you.”
While the new teaser doesn’t include any mention of a release date, what platforms the game will be on, or even the sequel’s title (Alien: Isolation 2? Alien: Companionship?), hopefully these details will be revealed in the near future. Meanwhile, the original game is just $8 as part of the Alien Day Steam sale for the rest of the franchise.
