Master the Art of Sentry Gun Maneuvering in Aliens: Dark Descent

Aliens: Dark Descent is a real-time strategy game that offers players a multitude of gameplay mechanics to master. Navigating through these mechanics can be both enjoyable and rewarding, as players acquire the necessary skills to survive and ensure the vitality of their squad on the infested planet of Lethe, where the iconic Xenomorph aliens lurk.

One of the handy tools available to players in Aliens: Dark Descent is the sentry gun. While initially challenging to understand, these guns are ultimately straightforward and incredibly effective in combat.

Sentry guns are an essential squad skill in Aliens: Dark Descent, allowing players to direct their Marines to carry out strategic actions. Among these skills, the rotation of sentry guns can be particularly advantageous, serving as both a powerful weapon and a useful distraction. However, the in-game instructions for rotating sentry guns in Aliens: Dark Descent are somewhat limited. Thankfully, once players grasp the technique, it becomes a simple task.

How To Rotate Sentry Gun In Aliens Dark Descent

In order to unlock the skill for the sentry gun, players will need to make progress in mission two, Dead Hills, by rescuing the veterinarian. The game introduces players to the sentry gun once they have a conversation with the veterinarian, as they will have to deploy it to aid in their escape from the approaching aliens. However, the direction from which the aliens are approaching may not always be clear, and players may occasionally find it necessary to rotate the sentry gun in order to align its line of sight with a specific direction.

To rotate a sentry gun, players should initially designate it as a skill by simultaneously holding down the right trigger and using the shoulder buttons (RB and LB) on an Xbox controller.

Instead of simply pressing the interact button, players should maintain its hold (using the A button on an Xbox controller) while utilizing the left stick to rotate the sentry gun.

Once satisfied with the fire direction, release the interact button and witness the havoc as the sentry guns efficiently eliminate any enemies approaching within its field of vision and area of effect.

To rotate the sentry gun on PlayStation, simply press and hold the interact button (X button), while PC players can accomplish this by holding down the left mouse button.

Additionally, it is important to mention that players must reset a sentry gun in order to change its position after placement. Therefore, it is crucial to prioritize the direction of fire that is most needed before deploying it. Aliens: Dark Descent can now be played on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and Xbox One.