Alien vs. Predator: Bloodlines

Lore & Background

From the human perspective, the story highlights the desperation of survival when stranded on an alien vessel. The marine character must navigate a labyrinthine enemy stronghold, utilizing limited resources and wits to survive against overwhelming odds. This duality reinforces the core theme of the franchise: the terrifying intersection of two apex predators, where humanity often becomes collateral damage in their ancient, violent dance.

In Their Own Story

The airlock hissed shut, sealing the young warrior inside the dreadnought's belly. His thermal vision flickered to life, painting the dark corridors in shades of searing orange and deep blue. The ship groaned around him, a dying beast of metal and bone, now infested with the clicking scuttles of the hive. He raised his wrist gauntlet, the plasma caster humming with lethal potential. Today was not just about survival; it was about proving he could bleed the darkness dry.

Reader's Guide

The narrative begins immediately after the events of the 2004 film, aboard the Yautja dreadnought 'The Wraith' which is drifting through space. The story splits into two distinct campaigns: one following a human marine who crash-lands on the ship while trying to escape a Xenomorph outbreak, and another following a young Yautja warrior seeking his first kill to earn his status. In the human campaign, players must navigate the alien technology of the Predator ship, solving puzzles and avoiding detection by both Xenomorphs and Yautpa warriors. The turning point occurs when the marine discovers the scale of the infestation and realizes that the only way off the ship is through the heart of the hive. The Yautja campaign offers a more aggressive experience, utilizing thermal vision, cloaking devices, and wrist blades to hunt down Xenomorphs. Key battles involve defending against swarms and eventually confronting the massive Xenomorph Queen in a climactic duel within the ship's central chamber. Both storylines converge on the necessity of destroying the hive before it consumes the vessel.

Did You Know?

• The game features unique mechanics for each species, such as the Yautja's ability to cloak and use thermal vision, while humans rely on stealth and limited ammunition.
• It is one of the few entries in the franchise where players can directly control a Predator character throughout an entire campaign.
• The setting takes place entirely within the interior of a massive Yautja dreadnought, offering a unique perspective compared to planetary settings.
• The game serves as a direct narrative bridge following the events of the 2004 Alien vs. Predator film.