For the Aliens fan, multiplayer bots offer three advantages that human opponents cannot:

The introduction of multiplayer bots in Aliens: Colonial Marines has had a significant impact on the game's community. For solo players, bots provide a way to experience the game's cooperative gameplay without feeling left out. This has made the game more accessible to players who may not have a regular gaming squad or who prefer to play alone.

The vanilla bot experience is decent, but the modding community (small as it is) has worked miracles. If you are playing on PC, two mods are essential for improving :

This community patch restores many of the pre-release graphical effects, but crucially, it also revises the AI navigation meshes. Bots no longer get stuck on corners or run into walls. Xenomorphs use pounce attacks more frequently. It is the definitive way to play.

This survival mode supports solo play, but it does not provide AI teammates to help you; you must face the waves alone if no other humans are present. 🛠️ The "Teather" Bug & AI Mods