French-based publisher Ubisoft today officially announced I Am Alive, an original “edgy new survival-adventure” due out on current-generation consoles in spring 2009. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic Chicago, featuring gameplay that challenges players to “think, react and take risks that will directly affect themselves and those around them.”

Assassin’s Creed director Jade Raymond is heading the project. A trailer was shown at Ubisoft’s E3 conference, highlighting the game’s portrayal of human emotion and large-scale environments, which we’ve embedded above for your viewing.

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