History VideoGame / PredatorHuntingGrounds

* EscapeSequence: Once the Fireteam completes their missions, they must get to the chopper and escape.

* HealThyself: Health does not regenerate. Fireteam members can take injections of medicine to heal their wounds, or use medkits from a Support. Predators can also use healing tools to recover health, but the process is time-consuming and leaves them vulnerable if caught.

* LaserSight: The Predator's Plasma Caster projects three laser beams to help with aim. This makes the weapon lethally accurate, but can also give the Predator's position away. The snipers also use laser sights to confuse the matter.

* HeavilyArmoredMook: Armored guerillas can take up to 20 rounds of assault rifle fire to bring down, compared to regular [=NPC=] enemies who can be killed with just a few shots. They can even (barely) survive 1 shot from the Predator's plasmacaster.

* HeavilyArmoredMook: Armored guerillas can take up to 20 rounds of assault rifle fire to bring down, compared to regular [=NPC=] enemies who can be killed with just a few shots.

* ContinuityCameo: Dutch, the protagonist of the original ''Film/{{Predator}}'' film, was released as a DLC character shortly after launch, with Creator/ArnoldSchwarzenegger reprising the role. Isabelle from the second sequel ''Film/Predators'' likewise got the same treatment shortly after, with Creator/AliceBraga also returning.

* ContinuityCameo: Dutch, the protagonist of the original ''Film/{{Predator}}'' film, was released as a DLC character shortly after launch, with Creator/ArnoldSchwarzenegger reprising the role.

''Predator: Hunting Grounds'' is an AsymmetricMultiplayer game based on the ''Franchise/{{Predator}}'' film franchise. It is developed by Creator/IllFonic, of ''VideoGame/FridayThe13thTheGame'' fame, and published by Creator/SonyInteractiveEntertainment. It was released on [=PlayStation=] 4 and PC via the Creator/EpicGames Store on April 24th, 2020. Unlike the ''Friday the 13th'' game, ''Hunting Grounds'' is stated to be a canonical addition to the films set after the events of [[Film/ThePredator the fourth film.]]

''Predator: Hunting Grounds'' is an AsymmetricMultiplayer game based on the ''Franchise/{{Predator}}'' film franchise. It is developed by Illfonic, of ''VideoGame/FridayThe13thTheGame'' fame. It was released on Playstation 4 and PC via the Epic Game Store on April 24th, 2020. Unlike the ''Friday the 13th'' game, ''Hunting Grounds'' is stated to be a canonical addition to the films set after the events of [[Film/ThePredator the fourth film.]]

A {{Prequel}} novel, ''Literaure/PredatorStalkingShadows'' was released May, 2020 that bridges the gap between the modern continuity and ''Film/Predator2''.

!!Tropes

* AdaptationExpansion: The audio logs expand on the time frame between the films and on the OWLF program introduced in the second film.
* ArcWelding: The audio logs connect the first two films and the fourth one together through the OWLF program's investigation of the Predators and replacement with Project Stargazer.

* VisibleInvisibility: The Predator's cloak doesn't conceal them completely: it creates a distinct blur from the light bending around their bodies. Eagle-eyed Fireteam members can spot a cloaked Predator by watching out for this blur.
** Still, Predators standing completely still are next to impossible to notice. It's not uncommon for a Fireteam member to stand directly in front of a stationary Predator and not even realise they're there.

* IllMan: According to his audiotapes, Dutch contracted radiation poisoning from the self-destruct mechanism used by the Predator he fought. Regardless, he is determined to contend with the Predator threat himself.

* EvolvingTitleScreen: The title screen features the Predator grabbing a soldier in a NeckLift. The appearance of the Predator and the soldier is based on the player's customization selections.

* RuggedScars: Dutch has facial scars from his run-in with a female Predator when she caught him in a razor net.

* NightVisionGoggles: The Predator's helmet has thermal imaging that allows them to more easily find their prey. Fireteam members can cover themselves in mud to conceal themselves from the Predator's enhanced sight. If the Predator loses their helmet, they will also lose their thermal vision.

* HyperactiveMetabolism: The Predator can kill and eat the pigs running around to restore it's health.

** Several of the added details from the audio logs connecting the first two films are lifted form the second film's novelization.

* NiceJobBreakingItHero: For all of Dutch's efforts to hunt down Predators and convince them that humans are not to be trifled with, he fears that all he has done is made humans more enticing prey. The increase in Predators arriving on Earth lends credence to his belief that his and OWLF's attempts to ward off Predators has only painted a target on Earth.

* MoreDeadlyThanTheMale: Dutch's tapes reveal that female Predators are more focused and ruthless hunters than the (already pretty damn dangerous) males.

* PlasmaCannon: The Plasma Caster, natch. Players can also unlock a handheld variant that functions similar to a shotgun.

** Still, Predators standing completely still are next to impossible to notice. It's not uncommon for a Fireteam member to stand directly in front of a stationary Predator and not even realise they're there.

A {{Prequel}} novel, ''Literaure/PredatorStalkingShadows'' is due out May 26, 2020.

* EscapeSequence: Once the Fireteam completes their missions, they must [[MemeticMutation get to the chopper]] and escape.

* ContinuityCameo: Dutch, the protagonist of the original ''Film/{{Predator}}'' film, was released as a DLC character shortly after launch, with Creator/ArnoldSchwarzeneggar [[RoleReprisal reprising the role]].
* DarkActionGirl: Notably, the game allows the player to be a female Predator. She's just as deadly as the males.
** A fact which is actually a double subversion, as in the canon, the yautja are matriarchal and their females are actually ‘’much bigger and tougher than the males’’, whereas in the game the difference is merely visual.

* VisibleInvisibility: The Predator's cloak doesn't conceal them completely: it creates a distinct blur from the light bending around their bodies. Eagle-eyes Fireteam members can spot a cloaked Predator by watching out for this blur.