Most user reports on Reddit and gaming forums indicate that the SteamUnlocked version is not the official v1.2 patch. It’s usually the original RELOADED crack from 2010, repackaged with a few community-made .exe wrappers. You might get widescreen support, but the save corruption bug after mission 18 often remains.

If you are on the fence about downloading this title, here are a few standout features that separate Conscription from the base game:

SteamUnlocked has a controversial reputation. While it was once relatively clean, multiple antivirus vendors and malware analysis subreddits have flagged recent uploads. For Conscription, users have reported:

The site profits from ad revenue and file host commissions, not charity. To get the “free” game, you expose your system to bundled executables disguised as “required runtimes” (DirectX, VC Redist, etc.).

Ignoring the piracy risks for a moment—is the game even good?

Yes, but with caveats.

Because the updated version is essential, you should not play a cracked 2010 version. You will hate the experience.

I scoured Steam forums and the Alien Shooter subreddit for comments on the v1.2+ update:

“The widescreen patch alone makes it worth rebuying. The old cracked version I had from 2012 was stretched and blurry.” – xX_PulseRifle_Xx

“Finally, the Queen fight doesn’t crash my game at 10% health. Thank God for the update.” – ColonelSanders

“I tried the SteamUnlocked ‘updated’ version. Same bugs, plus a miner that maxed my CPU. Just buy it.” – ThrowawayShooter

The consensus is clear: the official update fixes the game. The unofficial “updated” cracks are lies.

First, let’s clear up the confusion. Alien Shooter 2: Conscription is not a sequel to Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded. Rather, it is a massive standalone expansion that shifts the narrative focus.