Suit Up, Marines! Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2™ Now Available  

Return to the iconic Alien universe in an all-new action-packed campaign where up to four players team up to survive an evolving Xenomorph threat  

San Diego, California - Aug. 25, 2026 – Get ready for another glorious day in the Corps with today's launch of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. Daybreak Game Company and Cold Iron Studios, in collaboration with 20th Century Games, are bringing the fight worldwide on Steam™, Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5 – and Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 29, 2026. The long-awaited sequel takes squads of up to four players through a nightmarish third-person survival shooter set within the iconic Alien™ universe, where danger lurks around every corner and each battle may be your last.  

Watch the Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Launch Trailer

Drawn in by a distress signal, a squad of Colonial Marines faces overwhelming numbers of Xenomorphs, from swarming drones to hideously powerful variants; out-of-control Synthetics and other mechanized threats; and the twisted – and deadly – products of rogue bioweapons experimentation. With deeper squad mechanics, enhanced character upgrades and perks, and a fully customizable Specialist class, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 delivers the definitive co-op Aliens™ experience. 

The Digital Standard Edition of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for SRP $49.99. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 - 40th Anniversary Premium Edition is available across those platforms for SRP $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 as an upgrade (SRP $19.99) for players who purchased the Digital Standard Edition. 

• Ripley's Hive Exterminator Pack includes an exclusive cosmetic outfit themed to Ellen Ripley’s appearance near the dramatic climax of 1986’s blockbuster masterpiece, Aliens™. All player-created characters can wear the outfit, adding a visual homage to one of cinema’s most iconic characters. Players can also exclusively wield Ripley’s modified pulse rifle, featuring a fiery surprise and further customize their marine with exclusive decals and more. 

• Herk’s Mondo Pest Pack draws inspiration from the over-the-top comic book hero. It includes an appropriately wild outfit, perfect for taking on xenomorphic threats – and anything else that gets in the way of the thrill-seeking badass. It also includes an exclusive weapon, Herk Mondo’s massive, modified pulse rifle, and a host of decals and other elements to make customizable characters stand apart from the pack. 

Additionally, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 players can bring Alien: Romulus™ to AFE2 via the Rain's Jackson's Star Pack, available to all editions on Aug. 25 for SRP $9.99. The Rain Pack delivers a modified Cryo weapon, signature Colony outfit, and a full loadout of traits, perks, augments, decals, and colorways to fine-tune your survival style. Rain’s Jackson’s Star Pack equips marines with an iconic loadout for fans of Alien: Romulus and Marie Raines "Rain" Carradine, essential for any Xenomorph threat! 

Download the latest assets here. 

About Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 drops up to four players into the boots of Colonial Marines deployed to the most hostile corners of the Alien universe. This is not a rescue mission – it’s a fight for survival. Xenomorphs stalk the corridors, ambush from the shadows, and swarm in overwhelming numbers. Every room could be your last. With deeper squad mechanics, smarter enemies, and a fully customizable Specialist class, AFE2 delivers the definitive co-op Aliens experience. 

About Cold Iron Studios 

Cold Iron Studios is a fully remote game development studio specializing in visceral multiplayer action games where gameplay tells the story. Every encounter, every firefight, every narrow escape is a narrative beat, driven by the player. 

About Daybreak Games 

Daybreak Games is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games and emergent gameplay. The publisher’s portfolio spans franchises including DC Universe Online, EverQuest, The Lord of the Rings Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Palia, Magic: The Gathering Online, and PlanetSide 2, developed across its four major studios: Dimensional Ink Games, Darkpaw Games, Standing Stone Games, and Singularity 6. 

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