Creative Director Matt Searcy noted that The Coalition is focusing on the emotional component, showing the birth of the fraternal bond between Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago.
The opportunity to return to the tone and atmosphere of the original games and show what happens to the city and soldiers when monsters burst from underground was a great starting point for introducing the Locust and the characters.
The plot unfolds in Kalona, one of the first cities captured by the Locust. The story focuses on the few days after Emergence Day (E-Day), allowing players to experience the chaos and horror of the city's sudden fall. The heroes will advance through the destroyed streets, enhancing the feeling of siege and hopelessness.
The difference from previous installments is the abandonment of large semi-open locations in favor of linear levels. According to the developers, this structure better conveys the spirit of the series and creates a rich, cinematic atmosphere of combat in the urban jungle.