Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2
Wiki & Field Guide
Your ultimate field manual for the Colonial Marines' latest deployment. Master classes, weapons, horde mode, and squad tactics across every platform.
- Release Date
- Aug 25, 2026
- Platforms
- PC / PS5 / Xbox / Switch 2
- Max Players
- 4-Player Co-op
- Developer
- Cold Iron Studios
- Genre
- Co-op TPS
Start Here
Your Deployment Guide
Everything a Colonial Marine needs to survive the infestation.
Beginner's Guide
First deployment essentials: controls, squad composition, difficulty tiers, and pro tips for surviving your first missions.
Classes & Expert Class
Breakdown of every class, the new fully customizable Expert Class system, skill combinations, and recommended builds for each role.
Weapons & Loadouts
Complete weapon catalog, best loadouts for every class, attachment recommendations, and how to unlock the most powerful firearms.
Horde Mode
Survive endless Xenomorph waves. Strategy guides, wave breakdowns, best classes for horde, and high-score tactics.
Platforms & Crossplay
Crossplay support, cross-progression, Game Pass status, platform-specific features, and how to play with friends on any system.
Release & Editions
Release dates by platform, pricing, pre-order bonuses, Premium Edition contents, physical copy availability, and 40th Anniversary details.
vs Dark Descent & First Game
Detailed comparison between Fireteam Elite 2, Aliens: Dark Descent, and the original Fireteam Elite. Which should you play?
FAQ
Answers to the most searched questions: single player, how long to beat, crossplay, Game Pass, engine, bonuses for first-game owners, and more.
Mission Intel
What is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2?
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is a third-person cooperative shooter developed by Cold Iron Studios and published by Daybreak Game Company. Players assume the role of Colonial Marines deployed to the most dangerous corners of the Alien universe.
Building on the 2021 original, the sequel introduces a fully customizable Expert Class, a new Horde Mode, enhanced weapon customization, and supports up to four-player cooperative gameplay across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Developer
- Cold Iron Studios
- Publisher
- Daybreak Game Company
- Platforms
- PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2
- Genre
- Co-op Third-Person Shooter
- Co-op Players
- 1–4 Players
- Engine
- Unreal Engine
- Game Modes
- Campaign Co-op, Horde Mode, Challenge Cards, Solo with AI Squad