New Rebellion Game Brings STALKER Style Survival to Outer Space

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Rebellions New Project Looks Like Space STALKER

Published Mar 26, 2026, 4:04 PM EDT

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It seems a new alien threat is on the way! During the Xbox Partner Preview broadcast this Thursday, March 26, Rebellion officially announced its latest project: Alien Deathstorm.

If the studio's name sounds familiar, it’s because they are the folks behind Sniper Elite and Atomfall, but this new title brings quite a different vibe from anything they’ve done before.

Bridging the Gap Between Fast-Paced Action and Traditional Horror

Rebellions New Project Looks Like Space STALKER 2

According to the official announcement, Alien Deathstorm is a sci-fi action-horror FPS designed to test you in a hostile and unpredictable environment. The story centers on exploring an off-world colony that has completely lost contact with the rest of humanity – only for you to find yourself surrounded by sinister threats like cataclysmic mega-storms and bloodthirsty aliens.

Your mission, beyond simple survival, is to investigate the mystery and attempt to rescue any survivors. And the debut trailer offers a heavy dose of adrenaline, showcasing elements of terror and survival that feel like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. in space. You can check it out right below:

Taking a deeper look at the first interview given by Rebellion’s Head of Design, Ben Fisher, to Xbox Wire, there are even more details to excite any horror fan, since the development team is aiming for an 80s-inspired sci-fi setting, featuring analog technology and an industrial aesthetic that reinforces the sense of isolation. On top of that, the game draws heavy influence from Lovecraftian eldritch horror, meaning that we can expect grotesque creatures!

Fisher also explained that the core gameplay intent is to keep the player constantly uncomfortable by mixing intense action with careful exploration. So this means players will experience some quiet moments amplified by the tension of being watched, punctuated by direct, visceral confrontations with hostile creatures.

The story centers on exploring an off-world colony that has completely lost contact with the rest of humanity – only for you to find yourself surrounded by sinister threats like cataclysmic mega-storms and bloodthirsty aliens.

Finally, the head of design made a bold statement about the niche they are carving out with this project: “We think the hybrid of shooter and survival-horror genres is something that’s been under-explored,” he explains. “We’re developing a high-octane action experience that will still have all the tension and horror of a more traditional survival-horror game, which is a very delicate but fun balancing act!”

And that’s it – that’s enough for me to wishlist this and hope 2027 gets here fast. Alien Deathstorm is set to arrive sometime next year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.