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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2
Survive overwhelming Xenomorph swarms with a four-Marine fireteam in this third-person co-op survival shooter. Master classes, customize weapons, build powerful loadouts, and coordinate your squad to survive the deadliest corners of the Aliens universe.
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Your Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Journey
Beginner Guide
Learn the essential combat mechanics, squad roles, progression systems, gear choices, and survival tactics every new Colonial Marine should understand.
OpenClasses & Best Class
Compare the five launch classes, understand their abilities and roles, and choose the class that best fits your fireteam and playstyle.
OpenWeapons & Builds
Learn how Fire Modes, Augments, Weapon Traits, abilities, and perks combine to create powerful class and weapon builds.
OpenHorde Mode
Prepare for escalating Xenomorph waves with team compositions, elemental damage strategies, resource management, and Horde-specific tactics.
OpenWhat is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2?
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is a third-person cooperative survival shooter developed by Cold Iron Studios and published by Daybreak Game Company in collaboration with 20th Century Games. Up to four Colonial Marines fight through hostile environments filled with Xenomorphs, Synths, and other deadly threats.
The sequel expands the original game's three-player structure to four-player co-op while adding deeper classes, progression, and weapon customization. Players can specialize in distinct combat roles, create flexible Specialist builds, exploit elemental weaknesses, and tackle campaign missions or dedicated Horde Mode maps.
- Developer
- Cold Iron Studios
- Publisher
- Daybreak Game Company
- Platform
- PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
- Genre
- Co-op Third-Person Survival Shooter
- Release Date
- August 25, 2026
- Squad Size
- Up to 4 Players
- Launch Classes
- 5
- Cross-Play
- Supported
Recent Updates
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Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Endgame Builds: What Is Confirmed
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 endgame builds use Specialist customization and squad synergy, but final gear tiers, drops, and best loadouts remain unverified.
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Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Horde Builds and Wave Survival
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Horde builds should prioritize wave control, communication, and repeatable survival; final maps and reward breakpoints remain pending.
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Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Builds and Loadout Planning
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 builds start with a clear role, weapon customization, and squad plan. This hub separates confirmed systems from pending meta data.
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Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Solo Builds for Campaign Play
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 solo builds should cover survival, enemy pressure, and flexible weapon choices while the final AI and class balance remain unconfirmed.
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Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Best Class by Playstyle
Find the Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 best class for solo or co-op by matching your preferred role to confirmed class customization and squad needs.
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Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Classes and Class Roles
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 classes include five core roles plus the customizable Specialist. Learn what is confirmed and how to choose each role.
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Everything you need, organized by category. Pick a topic and dive in.
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Release information, platforms, requirements, and essential first-session guidance.
Release & editions
Confirmed release and purchase information
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
Solo & AI
Understand solo and squad play options
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Classes & Builds
Compare playstyles, abilities, perk choices, and builds by mode.
Class comparison
Find a class that fits your playstyle
Solo builds
Build priorities for AI-supported runs
Horde builds
Loadouts for sustained waves
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Weapons
Weapon categories, traits, augments, and practical recommendations.
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Choose a weapon category
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Understand traits and augments
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Match weapons to class and mode
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Refine your squad loadout
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Missions & Enemies
Prepare for campaign and horde encounters with mission and threat references.
Mission planning and walkthrough structure
Mode fundamentals and wave preparation
Threat priorities and counterplay
Squad roles and cross-platform play
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Updates & Reference
Follow confirmed patch notes, release tracking, and essential FAQs.
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Release tracker
Official availability and store updates
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Patch notes
Verified balance and system changes
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FAQ
Quick answers to common questions
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Source policy
Official information is prioritized
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Ready to Survive the Xenomorph Swarm?
From your first deployment with Fireteam Chimaera to optimized endgame builds and brutal Horde runs, our Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Wiki helps you build a stronger Marine and a better fireteam.