Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is the sequel to developer Cold Iron Studios’ 2021 third-person co-op shooter, throwing us into a desperate battle against even deadlier swarms of Xenomorphs. Below, we break down everything known so far about the Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 release date, supported platforms, gameplay details, trailers, and the latest updates from the developers.
Aside from new types of aliens that threaten our squad of Colonial Marines and expanded teamplay, the sequel also introduces a fully customizable class that adapts itself to different playstyles.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Release Date
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2’s release date has finally been locked after we were promised it would arrive in Q3 2026.
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 release date: August 25, 2026
We also know a Nintendo Switch 2 port will arrive this fall.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Gameplay
Gameplay-wise, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 increases the number of players that can join a squad from three to four.
Aside from altering the way we think about approaching each battle, this new dynamic is also complemented by “deeper team-based mechanics that reward coordination and strategic class composition.”
The sequel brings “new and improved classes” whose distinct abilities help us get the upper hand in battles when coordinated properly.
A look at the Marauder reveals it brings devastating firepower through not just its customizable shoulder-mounted Blast Cannon, which, depending on the chosen upgrade, can turn into a flamethrower or rocket launcher, but perks and signature weapons that favour an aggressive playstyle.
The Duelist wields heavy and revolver rifles, its abilities and perks making it an adaptable class that can also use its shrapnel grenade to disrupt opponents.
Interestingly enough, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 also adds the Specialist as “a fully customizable class” that can “mix and match major and minor abilities from every available class.”
The Specialist is described by the developer as “the pinnacle of where you can take your builds” in the sequel. To access it, we need to first level up the other classes and gain access to their abilities.
Where the other five classes lean into more specific roles, the Specialist allows us to remove those barriers and create interesting hybrids, opening up new possibilities that are bound to shine when pushing into endgame.
Furthermore, the addition of new Xenomorphs means we’ll have to adapt our tactics accordingly. Thankfully, our arsenal isn’t lacking, ranging from stun batons to assault rifles, flamethrowers, and a variety of other deadly ranged weaponry and gadgets.
Its launch version also promises multiple Horde mode maps.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Story
Going by its reveal trailer, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2’s story revolves around a rather familiar scenario, given the universe it’s set in. A colony on planet LV-558 has been overrun by Xenomorphs, and it’s up to our trusty squad of Colonial Marines to save the day. For now, additional details are being kept hidden by Weyland-Yutani.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Price & Platforms
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will release on PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 port will arrive later.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is getting both a physical and digital release, and we now have the details for the latter, which is coming with two different editions:
- Digital Standard Edition - $49.99 (regional pricing may vary)
- 40th Anniversary Premium Edition - $69.99
The 40th Anniversary Premium Edition includes the base game and the following DLC that draws from the broader Alien universe. The DLC content is also available August 25 as a $19.99 Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 - 40th Anniversary Premium Edition Upgrade for players who purchased the Digital Standard Edition:
- Ripley’s Hive Exterminator Pack with cosmetics plus a modified pulse rifle based on Ripley’s final-act look in 1986’s Aliens
- Herk Mondo’s Pest Pack with cosmetics plus a modified pulse rifle based on the over-the-top comic-book hero
Additionally, an extra pack will be available for all editions at launch for $9.99: Rain’s Jackson’s Star Pack, based on 2024’s Alien: Romulus.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 System Requirements
Publisher Daybreak Game Company and developer Cold Iron Studios have now shared Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2’s system requirements, giving us an idea of the PC specs we’ll need to ensure a smooth experience while tearing Xenomorphs to shreds.
MINIMUM:
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i5-8400
- Memory: 10 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated Direct X 12 compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: Target Performance: 1080p resolution / 30 frames per second (low graphics setting)
RECOMMENDED:
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G / Intel Core i5-12600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD 6700 / NVIDIA RTX 3070
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated Direct X 12 compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: Target Performance: 1080p resolution / 60 frames per second (high graphics setting)
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Trailers
Below you’ll find the Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 trailers shared so far, with more video content available on the series’ YouTube channel.
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