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Alien: Isolation Player Surge Linked to Alien: Romulus Release

The 2014 horror game sees a 320% increase in players, driven by the new film's success and significant discounts.

  • Alien: Isolation has seen its player count rise by 320% on Steam, peaking at nearly 2,000 concurrent players.
  • The spike coincides with the release of Alien: Romulus, which has grossed over $100 million worldwide.
  • Discounts of up to 80% on Alien: Isolation across multiple platforms have contributed to the resurgence.
  • Director Fede Alvarez cited Alien: Isolation as a major influence for Alien: Romulus.
  • The game remains a standout in the sci-fi horror genre, nearly a decade after its release.
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