Aliens: Fireteam Elite Pathogen DLC Adding New Xenomorph Types and Hardcore Mode
Fans of the Aliens franchise and its latest co-op horde shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite were treated to a first look at the upcoming Pathogen DLC during the IGN Expo. The DLC is shaping up to be a major content boost for Aliens: Fireteam Elite, complete with never-before-seen Xenomorph forms, an extremely challenging hardcore mode, and a plethora of new equipment for the game's Colonial Marines.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite was released in August last year and has enjoyed a generally positive reception from fans and critics who praised its action-packed campaign, frantic pace, and satisfying horde-slaying combat that Left 4 Dead and World War Z fans will find instantly familiar. Players take on the roles of fireteam members in Aliens' Colonial Marines as they fight off waves of lethal Xenomorphs across a variety of locales. With an arsenal of weapons, perks, and classes to choose from, players can mix and match playstyles to form an equally deadly squad of marines.
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The upcoming Pathogen DLC has been revealed along with a trailer detailing some of the action players can expect in the new three-mission campaign expansion. Marines are seen battling swarms of all-new Xenomorph lifeforms amidst the bodies of Engineers, the humanoid precursors seen in the film Prometheus. The trailer also showcases some of the new weapons and equipment, along with fan favorites, such as the shoulder-mounted Particle Lance. Towards the end of the trailer, it's hinted that the Marines will likely have to face off against a giant mutated queen Xenomorph, which should be particularly challenging with the DLC's new hardcore difficulty mode.
To help the Colonial Marines survive these challenges,
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