News | 8/27/2026 at 1:02 PM

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Arrives With 4-Player Online Co-op

Oh no, more xenomorphs are attacking. Better shoot them all!

The first Aliens: Fireteam Elite was a pretty big hit, pitting teams of three colonial marines against countless deadly xenomorphs. You can't keep the xenos down, as we all know, and now they're back in a big way. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 from Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Games ups the ante with 4-player online co-op and cross-play, a new class, a Horde mode, and more. It's out now on all Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC.

Features: 4-player Co-op: Expanding from three to four players, AFE2 introduces deeper team-based mechanics that reward coordination and strategic class composition. New and improved classes each bring distinct playstyles and tactical abilities to the fight, making every squad combination feel different. Xenomorphs: The iconic xenomorphs are more ferocious than ever before. AFE2's massive variety of new xenomorphs will force players to stay mobile, maintain situational awareness, and use every tool at their disposal. From stun batons for up close melee action in those most desperate moments, to pyro and electric ammo to whittle down the unrelenting xenomorph front before they overrun you and your squad, the battle can shift from calculated tension to desperate last stand in seconds.

Specialist Class: Beyond expanded weapon and gear customization, AFE2 introduces the Specialist – a fully customizable class that lets players mix and match major and minor abilities from every available class. Build a loadout tailored to your exact playstyle and fill whatever role your squad needs. Horde Mode:  AFE2 launches with multiple dedicated Horde maps that push squads to their limits. Battle through escalating waves of xenomorphs and other deadly enemies, earning increasingly valuable rewards as you survive deeper into the onslaught. This is where teamwork and skill are tested at their absolute peak.

We haven't had a chance to dive into Fireteam Elite 2 yet, although I did customize a character and select a class. The cosmetic options are a bit limited but good enough to make a fairly athletic space marine. I also tested the Steam version and found that it runs well on the Steam Deck, which is always a plus. The game is suffering from a bit of review bombing on Steam, but it still looks quite fun to me. We'll dive into Fireteam Elite 2's co-op soon and report back with impressions or a full co-op review!

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 costs $49.99 on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Epic. Contrary to some online reports, the Xbox version does seem to have a Windows version with Xbox Play Anywhere support.

The game is also available in a "40th Anniversary Premium Edition" for $69.99. This edition includes the "Ripley's Hive Exterminator Pack" and "Herc's Mondo Pest Pack," both of which add cosmetic character skins and new weapons. The "40th Anniversary Premium Edition" DLC contents are also available as a $20 DLC pack, so don't fret if you can't afford the $70 version right out of the gate!