Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 — All Confirmed Details So Far

Cold Iron Studios and publisher Daybreak Game Company have officially locked in the key details for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the cooperative third-person shooter sequel set in the Alien universe . The game arrives on most platforms this August and adds a later handheld release, new class options, and a broader squad size.

Release Dates and Platforms

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is confirmed to launch on August 25, 2026 for PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S . A separate Nintendo Switch 2 port will follow in fall 2026; no specific month has been announced yet .

Expanded Co-Op and New Specialist Class

The sequel's biggest structural change is upgrading the standard squad from three to four players . Players take on the role of Colonial Marines deployed to hostile locations across the Alien universe. The game supports matchmaking and AI teammates for those who prefer to play solo .

Cold Iron has also added a new fifth playable class, the Specialist, though details on its abilities and loadout remain unannounced .

Progression and Performance Improvements

Cold Iron has promised revamped progression systems and deeper class paths in the sequel. The developers also cite "gameplay and performance improvements" over the original Aliens: Fireteam Elite, though specific technical details have not been released .

Pricing and Editions

Two digital editions are available at launch:

• Standard Edition — $49.99, includes the base game
• 40th Anniversary Premium Edition — $69.99, includes the base game plus weapon variants and a cosmetic pack celebrating 40 years of the Aliens franchise. The pack features skins inspired by Aliens (1986), Alien 3, and the recent Alien: Romulus film

Crossplay

Day-one crossplay is confirmed across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch 2 version is expected to join the crossplay pool when it releases in fall 2026 .

Competitive Autumn Launch Window for Switch 2

The Switch 2 port arrives in a crowded window for Nintendo's new console. Cold Iron has not locked a specific month for the handheld version, stating only "this fall" .