Competitive Landscape
The Alien: Isolation DLCs take place in different timelines compared to the main game. The first DLC, “Last Survivor,” is a prequel that occurs 15 years before the events of Alien: Isolation and follows Amanda Ripley’s mother, Ellen Ripley, as she battles the deadly Xenomorph on the space station Sevastopol. The second DLC, “Trauma,” is a post-game epilogue that takes place after the ending of the main campaign and follows Amanda Ripley as she attempts to escape the terror of Sevastopol.
Value Proposition
The Alien: Isolation DLCs offer players an opportunity to experience the game from a different perspective and delve deeper into the story. “Last Survivor” provides a unique insight into Ellen Ripley’s character and her struggle against the Xenomorph, while “Trauma” offers a satisfying conclusion to the game’s narrative. However, the DLCs are relatively short and do not significantly expand upon the gameplay mechanics of the main game.
Technological Advancements
The Alien: Isolation DLCs utilize the same graphics engine and gameplay mechanics as the main game, but they do introduce some new elements. “Last Survivor” features a new playable character, Ellen Ripley, and a new setting, the space station Sevastopol. “Trauma” introduces a new enemy type, the Working Joe, and a new gameplay mechanic, the pulse rifle.
