Overview
- Daybreak Game Company and Cold Iron Studios announced on Thursday, July 23, 2026, that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will launch on August 25, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
- The game will be sold digitally in a Standard Edition for $49.99 and a 40th Anniversary Premium Edition for $69.99, with the premium content also offered as a $19.99 upgrade for Standard buyers.
- Cold Iron says the sequel expands to four‑player cooperative play, adds deeper squad mechanics, smarter enemies, a fully customizable Specialist endgame class, and an updated horde mode to extend replayability.
- Launch-day paid packs include a $9.99 Rain’s Jackson’s Star Pack that adds Rain Carradine’s outfit and a modified pulse rifle with a cryoweapon underbarrel, while the 40th Anniversary Premium Edition bundles Ripley‑ and Herk Mondo‑themed cosmetics and weapons.
- The release follows earlier leaks and a May confirmation of a Q3 2026 window, and comes as reporting indicates Daybreak is in the process of acquiring Cold Iron, a development that could shape post‑launch support and future content planning.