Destroy All Humans!

Destroy All Humans! is the remake of the 2005 action adventure, developed by Black Forest Games. The alien Furon Crypto-137 lands in 1950s America, collects human DNA and tries to infiltrate the government. The mix of science fiction, satire and destruction is told from the perspective of the invader.

The remake was released in July 2020 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The German PlayStation Store page lists July 27, 2020, while THQ Nordic announced the general launch on July 28. A Nintendo Switch version followed on June 29, 2021. The standalone Nintendo Switch 2 version was released on June 23, 2026.

Destroy All Humans! is natively available for PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. On PS5, the PS4 version can be played via backward compatibility. Playing the Xbox One version on Xbox Series does not count as a standalone Xbox Series release. The Nintendo Switch 2 version, by contrast, is a separate release with technical improvements.

Crypto uses alien weapons and psychic abilities. With psychokinesis, you can lift and hurl people and objects, while other weapons take on enemies directly. Switching between shooting, telekinesis and movement shapes many battles. Besides combat, collecting DNA and completing mission objectives are central.

The Skin Pack adds cosmetic outfits for Crypto-137. It is available as additional content on PC and PlayStation. In the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions, it is already part of the game. The story and the basic combat system remain unchanged.

The PC version requires Windows 10 64-bit, at least 8 GB RAM, a DirectX 11-compatible graphics card with 4 GB of dedicated video memory and 19 GB of free storage. For the recommended setup, Steam lists 16 GB RAM, an AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or Intel Core i3-8100, and a DirectX 12-capable graphics card.

On Earth, Crypto-137 searches for missing Furon traces and clashes with the military, police and government agencies along the way. The story parodies American invasion films, Cold War paranoia and conspiracy stories of the 1950s. Instead of saving humans from a threat, players trigger it themselves.

Crypto can disguise himself as a human to move through inhabited areas unnoticed. Mind reading helps you get to know the residents and their quirks. These stealth sections alternate with open action and highlight the satirical take on US society of the time.

Besides exploring on foot, Crypto can pilot his flying saucer. Its arsenal of weapons allows air attacks on vehicles and buildings. The tractor beam moves objects through the air. The open design of individual locations invites you to try out different abilities and approaches to attack.

The campaign consists of missions in various American locations of the 1950s. Between mission objectives, you can explore the environments and complete additional challenges. The remake also includes the restored, previously unreleased mission from Area 42.

Black Forest Games has reworked graphics, locations and controls for the remake. The original's core story and humour remain, while combat and movement are more modern. Particularly noticeable are the expanded options for combining psychic powers with weapon attacks.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version was released on June 23, 2026. It features denser environments, revised shaders and resolution up to 1440p. The Skin Pack is included. Owners of the original Switch version do not get a free upgrade to this standalone release.

Destroy All Humans! is designed as a single-player adventure. The PC version offers German menus, full German voice acting and German subtitles. The PlayStation version also supports German voices and on-screen text.