Ten years after the release of Alien: Isolation, Sega and Creative Assembly have announced that a sequel to the game is now in “early development”. The announcement was made as part of a statement from creative director Al Hope, celebrating the game’s milestone anniversary.

“It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since we embarked on our journey with the release of Alien: Isolation,” Hope said.

“When we started developing Alien: Isolation, we had one guiding principle: to create a truly authentic experience that went back to the roots of the Alien franchise – a new story capturing the atmosphere and terror of the original 1979 movie masterpiece.

Hope continued: “It’s been nothing short of incredible to witness your passion for the game over the years and see it reach so many players around the world. Your boundless enthusiasm, excitement, screams (!) and steely courage in the face of cinema’s greatest killer, have been profoundly rewarding.

“Whether you’re a nightmare mode veteran or stepping into Amanda Ripley’s shoes for that thrilling first attempt (good luck!), we wanted to express our deep gratitude. It was a dream project brought to life by a brilliant team, and the reception you have given it over the years is extraordinary.

“On the 10th anniversary, it seems only fitting to let you know that we have heard your distress calls loud and clear.

“Today, I’m delighted to confirm, on behalf of the team, that a sequel to Alien: Isolation is in early development. We look forward to sharing more details with you when we’re ready.”

Released on PC and consoles in 2014, followed by mobile in 2021, Alien: Isolation is a first-person sci-fi horror game set 15 years after the events of the original 1979 film. Players step into the shoes of Amanda Ripley as she investigates the disappearance of her mother Ellen, the protagonist of the original film.