Rules of Engagement: The Grey State vs Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: Online Co-op & PvP (1-4 Player Squads)
• Setting: The 'Horrorverse' / The Grey State
• Platforms: PC (Future console release TBD)
• Release Window: 2026
• Unique Feature: A unique blend of a tactical extraction shooter with a deep, permanent, Path of Exile-inspired RPG skill tree, set in a Lovecraftian horror universe.

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Alien Universe (Between Alien & Aliens)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: A non-VR rebuild of the original VR title, blending the action of 'Aliens' with survival horror elements and a punishing, old-school manual save system.

• Alien Artifacts: The primary objective item in The Grey State. Successfully extracting these is the main goal of any run.
• Resources: Scavenged from the environment and smaller monsters, these are used for in-match crafting and progression.
• Gear (In-Match): Better weapons and armor looted during an expedition. This gear is lost on death.

• Audio Tapes & Logs: Found on terminals throughout the facility. These collectibles provide lore and backstory on the events that led to the Xenomorph outbreak at Castor's Cradle.
• Resources: Scavenged from the environment. This includes essential items like ammunition and health syringes, which are in limited supply.

• Tactical Shooter
• Extraction
• Horror
• Cosmic Horror
• PvPvE
• Action RPG
• Sci-Fi

• Firearms: Varies (Shotguns, Rifles, etc.)
  A mix of realistic and experimental firearms used for fast-paced, tactical combat. The Sledge class, for example, can unlock talents for a shotgun and a recoilless rifle.
• Flamethrower: Heavy Weapon
  The signature weapon of the Pyro class, used to incinerate enemies and control areas.
• Melee Weapons: Varies (Sledgehammer, etc.)
  Close-quarters weapons, such as the Sledge's sledgehammer, used for brutal takedowns.

• Pulse Rifle: Primary Firearm
  Zula's most reliable weapon, an iconic firearm from the 'Aliens' film.
• Shotgun: Primary Firearm
  A powerful close-quarters weapon, effective for dealing with charging Xenomorphs.
• Revolver: Sidearm
  A six-shooter handgun, likely used as a backup weapon when primary ammo is scarce.

The game features a deep, permanent RPG progression system with no forced wipes. Players choose from four classes (Sledge, Pyro, Phantom, and one unrevealed) and customize them via an extensive, Path of Exile-inspired skill tree with over 100 talents. These talents are mechanics-based (e.g., faster looting, new weapon options like a shotgun for Sledge) rather than raw stat increases, ensuring a level playing field. Progression is persistent, but all players spawn into a match with a basic, blank-slate loadout.

Progression is based on survival and resource management. There are no skill trees or leveling systems. Players must find weapons and tools like a blow torch and wire clamp to access new areas and solve environmental puzzles. Upgrades are not a core feature; survival depends on skill and ammo conservation.

The game features multiple, large-scale maps. Gameplay is session-based, with a limited time for each incursion. The environment is dynamic and reactive, with shifting weather, unstable geometry, and hazards. The world is populated by AI factions and hostile creatures, creating a dense PvPvE experience.

The game features sprawling, interconnected levels set within the Castor's Cradle facility and the surrounding environment of Purdan. While not an open world, the levels are large and offer ancillary paths for exploration to find extra resources and lore.

• Sledge: Playable Class (Heavy Assault)
  The 'juggernaut' class. Specializes in frontline combat, using a shield to block damage and talents for shotguns and recoilless rifles.
• Pyro: Playable Class (Battlefield Control)
  A 'chaotic madman' class. Uses a flamethrower, gas grenades, and incendiary bombs to control the battlefield.
• Phantom: Playable Class (Assassin)
  A 'swift assassin' class. Focuses on stealth, flanking, and executing 'flawless' one-shot backstabs and chain kills.
• The Hunger: Enemies
  The grotesque, infected abominations that serve as the primary PvE threat.

• Zula Hendricks: Playable Protagonist
  A rogue Colonial Marine on a mission to investigate a distress call on the remote planet Purdan. She is a trained soldier and hunter.
• Davis 01: Companion
  Zula's synthetic companion who provides assistance and narrative exposition throughout the mission.
• The Xenomorph: Primary Antagonist
  The iconic alien creature. The game features a variety of types, including Warriors, Praetorians, and Facehuggers, with advanced AI that allows them to hunt the player relentlessly.

• Expeditions
  The main gameplay loop. Players deploy to a map (solo or in a squad) with a limited amount of time. The mission is divided into two phases: a PvE-focused gear-up phase, and a high-conflict second phase where players can opt for a safe, early extraction or fight for the high-value 'Vertex' prize.

The game is a persistent online PvPvE extraction shooter. Players can queue for 'Expeditions' solo or in squads of up to four. The core loop is divided into two phases: a resource-gathering first phase and a high-conflict second phase where players can choose an early, safe extraction or fight for the final, high-value 'Vertex' prize at the main helicopter extraction.

The game is available in a Standard Edition ($29.99) and a Digital Deluxe Edition ($39.99). The Deluxe Edition includes two cosmetic skins (armor and weapon) and a digital in-game artbook. Pre-ordering granted exclusive 'Alien: Romulus' inspired skins.

• Q: What is Rules of Engagement: The Grey State?
  A: It is a free-to-play, first-person tactical extraction shooter with deep, permanent RPG progression. Players, as 'Striders,' enter a surreal horror dimension to fight monsters and other players for valuable artifacts.
• Q: Is it 'pay-to-win'?
  A: No. The developers have confirmed the game is not pay-to-win. All players spawn into a match with a basic loadout, and all monetization is cosmetic-only.
• Q: How does progression work if everyone starts with the same gear?
  A: Progression is persistent and tied to a deep, Path of Exile-inspired skill tree. You don't bring in better gear, you bring in better *talents* and *abilities* that you have permanently unlocked, which define your playstyle (e.g., stealth, farming, or combat).
• Q: What is the 'Horrorverse'?
  A: It's the game's setting concept. 'The Grey State' is a dimension that acts as a 'graveyard of nightmares,' allowing the developers to pull in monsters from diverse sources, such as Lovecraftian lore, creepypastas, and global folklore (like from the upcoming Hong Kong map).

• Q: What is Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition?
  A: It is the non-VR, flat-screen version of the VR action-horror game, Alien: Rogue Incursion. It has been rebuilt for PC and consoles with upgraded visuals.
• Q: Is it like Alien: Isolation?
  A: No. While both are first-person horror games, Rogue Incursion is much more action-oriented, similar to the tone of the movie 'Aliens'. You fight hordes of Xenomorphs rather than hiding from a single, unkillable one.
• Q: How long is the game?
  A: It is described as Part One of a two-part story, with a runtime of approximately 8-9 hours for a single playthrough. It ends on a cliffhanger.
• Q: How does the save system work?
  A: The game uses a punishing, old-school manual save system. You can only save your progress at designated 'Panic Rooms' found in the levels. There are very few autosaves.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS from the game's Steam page. These specifications reflect the demands of a modern Unreal Engine 5 title.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the model's cooling and TGP. As a fast-paced shooter, maintaining a high and stable framerate is crucial.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features, ray tracing, and maintain high framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and intense combat will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of both monsters and human enemies, as well as the physics-based interactions.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a competitive FPS.
• Game Name: Rules of Engagement: The Grey State

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for the Evolved (Flat-Screen) Edition. The requirements are demanding, reflecting the use of Unreal Engine 5. The original VR version had significantly higher requirements, especially for RAM.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the model's cooling and TGP. A modern gaming laptop that meets or exceeds the recommended specs is advised for a stable 60 FPS experience.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features, physicalized fog, and intense lighting effects.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich and often chaotic encounters will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong mobile CPU is important for handling the advanced, adaptive AI of the multiple Xenomorph types.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced FPS.
• Game Name: Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features, ray tracing, and maintain high framerates.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and intense combat will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of both monsters and human enemies, as well as the physics-based interactions.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a competitive FPS.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features, physicalized fog, and intense lighting effects.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich and often chaotic encounters will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong mobile CPU is important for handling the advanced, adaptive AI of the multiple Xenomorph types.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced FPS.