Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 FAQ
Fast, honest answers about Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 — what is officially confirmed, what is community-reported, and what is still being verified.
What is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2?
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is a cooperative third-person PvE shooter from Cold Iron Studios, published by Daybreak Game Company and released on August 25, 2026 for Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Squads of up to four Colonial Marines fight Xenomorph swarms across a co-op campaign and a dedicated Horde Mode.
Does Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 have crossplay?
Yes. The official site confirms Cross-Platform Co-Op and Voice Chat, so fireteams can mix players across Steam, Epic, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Setup details are covered in our crossplay guide.
Is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 on Game Pass?
As of August 26, 2026 the game is not confirmed to be in the Game Pass catalog. The Xbox store sells it for $49.99, and the store page notes that console online multiplayer requires a Game Pass subscription tier — a separate requirement from the game being included with Game Pass.
Does Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 have split screen?
No local split-screen is listed. The Xbox store page lists Online co-op 2–4 plus Single player, and the PS5 store lists 1 player plus up to 4 online players — the four-player co-op is online, not couch co-op.
How do you unlock the Specialist in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2?
The exact unlock requirement is being verified. The developers have officially confirmed that the Specialist is the customizable endgame class, but have not published a specific level or challenge requirement. Our unlock guide lists only confirmed information and is updated when the condition is verified.
Does Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 have redeem codes?
No. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 does not currently use a redeem code system, and there are no official codes to enter. Any site listing active AFE2 codes at launch is guessing.