Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2

Third-person co-op shooter about holding off swarms of xenomorphs

Cold Iron Studios · Published by Daybreak Game Company · Released Aug 25, 2026

Reviews trending down: 48% positive in the last 30 days vs 61% overall

Reviews: Mixed; 61% of 3,833
Recent reviews: Mixed; 48% of 158 in 30 days
Players: 92; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 6 days ago; Oct 22, 2026
Minimum PC: RTX 2060; 10 GB RAM · 35 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2?

This third-person shooter follows Colonial Marines fighting for survival in the Aliens universe. Up to four players coordinate class abilities and customize weapons and gear to counter enemy ambushes and swarms. The Specialist class combines abilities from other classes, while dedicated Horde maps pit squads against escalating waves of enemies.

For you if...

+you enjoy planning complementary combat roles with friends
+you like enemies that dodge, flank, and force movement

Not for you if...

−you expect major changes from the original game's formula
−you want varied missions and a substantial endgame

What players say

61% of 3,833 reviews are positive · 48% of 158 in the last 30 days

Players praise the shooting and added enemy variety. Common complaints center on persistent bugs, crashes, repetitive dialogue, and poor value at full price. Recent reviews also describe difficulty finding teammates.

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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 system requirements

Minimum: RTX 2060, 10 GB RAM, 35 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i5-8400
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060
Memory: 10 GB RAM
Storage: 35 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Target Performance: 1080p resolution / 30 frames per second (low graphics setting)

Does Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating: 17+
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Traditional Chinese.

Does Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam