Antstream, Commodore, and Team17 have revived a game that only veterans from the past will recognize.

Thirty-five years ago, this station initiated blackout protocols, bringing the first era of Intex’s xeno operations to an end. Your objective: Infiltrate the station, restore power, and bring the systems back online. Uncover the complete archive of original redacted documents, experience first-person combat, and discover classified secrets. Archive footage and the all-new Horde Mode training will equip you with the necessary survival skills. When you’re ready, deploy across six core campaigns alone or with locally assigned personnel. You can also deploy alongside remote operators connected through a direct, peer-to-peer uplink.

Intex has unlocked an all-new tactical suite to increase your chances of success. New software enhancements, modern combat control augmentations, and field-deployable revive packs are at your disposal. Overhauled optical tools allow you to customize your HUD for full environmental control. Once you have completed your mission, initiate return file transfer. You are not expected to survive. This operation will not be acknowledged. Your company thanks you for your service. Celebrate 35 years of isometric sci-fi horror action with the definitive Alien Breed collection. Experience the complete library of games and extras from the franchise’s early years, all optimized for modern devices and available in their original formats.

Step behind the airlocks and explore an extensive archive of the series’ history through an interactive, in-universe experience that reveals secrets at every turn. The Vault offers an in-depth look at concept art and original retail launches. The Timeline features exclusive interviews with developers and retrospective videos from the original team. Upgraded hardware makes the original titles more accessible without compromising the essence of the gameplay. Precision controls are standard, including full twin-stick support for 2D and 3D titles, as well as classic mouse-and-keyboard support for 3D. Drastically improved frame rates provide a fluid first-person shooter experience. Tactical Save States provide multiple slots to pause and continue different runs. You can fine-tune your visuals, audio, and gameplay settings across the entire collection using the global customization options.

Switch between classic 4:3 and modern 16:9 aspect ratios. Capture the authentic ’90s glow with the CRT experience, which offers professional-grade scanlines and CRT TV and “Mega CRT“ filters. Custom in-game screen bezels can be toggled to perfectly frame the retro action on modern monitors. Those seeking a traditional trip down memory lane will be pleased to find that couch cooperative modes have been preserved exactly as players remember them from the originals. Take on a high-stakes player-versus-player online cooperative experience in Rush Mode. Face the relentless swarm alone or as a team across all supported platforms with no saves and no continues. Discover the all-new Horde Mode solo survival experience. How long can you last against the Breed’s hunger?

The Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection is set to launch in September on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Source: Gematsu