Alien: Isolation Update Makes Things Easier and Harder

[Shawn Zipay]

A new update for Alien: Isolation was released today that will make both newcomers and seasoned horror veterans happy. The update adds in two new difficulty modes. One is a "Novice" mode that tones things down quite a bit and a new "Nightmare" difficulty that ups the challenge considerably.

One of the most requested features from fans, Nightmare Mode ramps up the difficulty to a frightening level. Gamers with a strong disposition are challenged to venture into Sevastopol Station with a broken motion tracker featuring a distorted display and unreliable information. Resources are limited, androids and survivors are more deadly and the map systems have gone offline. The Alien AI has been upgraded, ramping up its aggression to punishing levels. It’s more adaptive, learning players’ tactics faster, has heightened senses and will give players no ‘second chance’ encounters. Nightmare Mode is the ultimate Alien experience.

Alongside Nightmare Mode is a new Novice Mode to help players stressed with some of the game’s trickier sections. Players are offered more resources and ammunition, weaker androids and survivors, and the Alien will be a little more forgiving, distracted more easily and less aggressive in his hunting style.

This update is free for all persons that own the game on any of the available platforms.