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Rebellion is developing Alien Deathstorm, a first-person sci-fi action horror game set for a spring 2027 release across Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, with day-one Game Pass Ultimate availability.
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Aug 30
Rebellion, the studio behind Sniper Elite and Atomfall, announced its next original title, Alien Deathstorm, during the XBOX @ gamescom Broadcast 2026 Day 1 on August 26, 2026. The game, a first-person sci-fi action horror, will launch in spring 2027, roughly six months after its initial reveal. Players take on the role of a Combat Engineer, an emergency response specialist sent to an off-world facility where communications have been lost. The player explores a devastated alien colony overrun by creatures, uncovering what happened while fighting with firearms and skills. New gameplay footage shown during the broadcast, with commentary from Design Director Ben Fisher, depicted the player confronting waves of aliens inside a colony collapsing under a catastrophic mega-storm. The game draws inspiration from an analog-leaning 1980s sci-fi aesthetic.
Rebellion's recent activity in the provided stories is otherwise limited to this one announcement. The other stories in the cluster concern Code Geass and Madoka Magica merchandise and media, which are separate franchises and not related to the studio's own output. The Alien Deathstorm announcement is the sole direct coverage of Rebellion as a studio in this set.
Key facts
- New game announcement
- Alien Deathstorm, a first-person sci-fi action horror game, was announced during the XBOX @ gamescom Broadcast 2026 Day 1 on August 26, 2026. ↗
- Release window
- Alien Deathstorm is set for a spring 2027 release. ↗
- Platforms
- Alien Deathstorm is set for release on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud. ↗
- Game Pass availability
- Alien Deathstorm will be available on Game Pass Ultimate from day one. ↗
- Setting and role
- Players take on the role of a Combat Engineer, an emergency response specialist sent to an off-world facility where communications have been lost. ↗
- Creative lead
- Rebellion's Design Director Ben Fisher provided commentary during the gameplay footage presentation. ↗
- Aesthetic inspiration
- Alien Deathstorm draws inspiration from an analog-leaning 1980s sci-fi aesthetic. ↗
Timeline
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Aug 29
Bandai will open reservations for Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Mark Accessories on Gashapon Online from August 25 at 11:00 AM. The line includes five types of chibi-fied mascot accessories with silicone parts: Lelouch, C.C., Suzaku, Kallen, and Lelouch in his 20th Anniversary Costume. Each turn costs 400 yen, with shipping set for around late December 2026.
Aug 28
Rebellion, the studio behind Sniper Elite and Atomfall, announced during the XBOX @ gamescom Broadcast 2026 Day 1 on August 26, 2026 that its first-person sci-fi action horror game Alien Deathstorm will launch in spring 2027. The release window comes roughly six months after the title was first revealed. In the game, players take on the role of a Combat Engineer, a highly trained emergency response specialist sent to an off-world facility where communications have been lost. The player must explore a devastated alien colony overrun by dangerous creatures and uncover what happened while fighting for survival with various firearms and skills. The broadcast included new gameplay footage with commentary from Rebellion's Design Director Ben Fisher, depicting the player confronting waves of aliens inside a colony collapsing under a catastrophic mega-storm. Alien Deathstorm is set for release on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, and will be available on Game Pass Ultimate from day one. The game draws inspiration from an analog-leaning 1980s sci-fi aesthetic.
Aug 18
FREEing is re-releasing its 1/4 scale Madoka Kaname Bunny Ear Ver. figure from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion. Reservations are open on Amazon.co.jp at 33,000 yen, with a scheduled release date of December 31, 2026. The figure stands approximately 410mm tall and includes an exclusive base.
Aug 14
The official Madoka Magica X account asked fans on August 13 to avoid posting spoilers for the August 28 film Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie - Walpurgis no Kaiten until September 12 at 0:00. The request covers social media and video sharing services, with exceptions for spoiler-hiding features.
Aug 10
Eiko Kano's commentary version of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion began streaming exclusively on TVer on August 10 at 7 PM. The four-episode release commemorates the August 28 premiere of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising. Kano's earlier commentary on the TV edition drew roughly 3.62 million total views.
Jul 12
Tomofumi Ogasawara launched the official crossover manga between Code Geass and Gundam Wing, titled Shin Kidō Senki Gundam W x Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch: Minuet Zero, on Kadokawa's KadoComi platform on Friday. Kōjirō Taniguchi from Sunrise is credited with the scenario.
Jul 10
Kadokawa's Comic Newtype began serializing the crossover manga Minuet Zero on July 10, 2026. The story, set after the Gundam Wing war, sees Britannia overwhelm Mobile Suits with Knightmare Frames. Satoshi Ogasawara draws the manga, with scenario by Hirojiro Taniguchi. The project was announced in December 2025 and commemorates the 30th anniversary of Gundam Wing and the 20th of Code Geass.
Jun 3
MegaHouse is re-releasing its G.E.M. series Zero figure from Code Geass: Lelouch of the Resurrection to mark the franchise's 20th anniversary. The figure includes four faceplates, interchangeable parts, renewed packaging, and setting materials. Pre-orders open June 5, 2026, with a December 2026 release at 22,000 yen.