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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Wiki

Classes, builds, and co-op guides for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2.

Co-op wiki for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: classes, weapons, Horde, campaign guides, and Patch 1 notes for every marine.

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Weapons

Weapons Hub

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 weapons hub: pulse rifles, smartguns, plasma, heavies, augments, and class loadouts after Patch 1.

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Guides

Guides Hub

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 guides: how to play, campaign, Horde, enemies, achievements, Specialist unlock, controls, and crossplay.

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Classes

Classes Hub

All six Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 classes: Marauder, Duelist, Machinist, Hunter, Medic, and the endgame Specialist.

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Tier List

Tier List Hub

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 tier-list hub: class ranks, weapon ratings, and Horde comps for campaign, Horde, and solo.

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Tools

Tools Hub

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 tools: PC stutter settings, squad planner, and system requirements for Steam, Epic, and console players.

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Guides

Getting Started with Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2

New marine guide for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: controls, Casual-to-Insane, first class, and the Prologue drop.

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Tools

PC Settings: Stutter, Frame Pacing & Crashes

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 PC settings after launch: Patch 1 gaps, stutter fixes, driver notes, and crash workarounds.

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Updates

Patch 1 Notes (August 24, 2026)

Patch 1 for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: explosive perk fixes, dupe exploit closed, Xbox crashes, and what still isn't patched.

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Guides

How to Play Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2

How Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 plays: four-player fireteams, five difficulties, Challenge Cards, and the campaign-to-Horde loop.

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Guides

How to Unlock the Specialist Class

Unlock the Specialist in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: rank five classes, collect fragments, and mix a hybrid marine.

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Classes

Specialist Class Guide

Specialist class guide for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: fragments, hybrid Horde builds, and the endgame loadout bench.

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Quick start

New to the game? Follow these steps to get your fireteam ready fast.

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    Pick your class

    Six classes — Marauder, Duelist, Machinist, Hunter, Medic, and the endgame Specialist. Each plays differently; find the one that matches your squad role.

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    Learn your weapons

    Master pulse rifles, smartguns, plasma emitters, and more. Every class has signature tools and augment slots to tailor your loadout to each mission.

  3. 3

    Coordinate your fireteam

    Four players, one squad. Coordinate abilities, cover flanks with deployables, and adapt as enemy waves escalate. Communication wins runs.

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    Survive the horde

    Push deep into dedicated Horde maps, earn escalating rewards, and unlock Specialist ability fragments to mix into your perfect custom marine.

FAQ

Wiki FAQ

Quick answers to the most common questions about Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2.

Is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 out?

Yes — the game launched August 25, 2026 on PC (Steam and Epic), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Patch 1 shipped with launch. A Switch 2 version is planned for fall 2026.

Does the game support crossplay?

Full crossplay is built in across Steam, Epic, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. You can squad up with friends regardless of where they bought the game. Sessions are peer-to-peer; Patch 1 added region-based matching.

How many players can join a session?

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 supports up to four Colonial Marines in a single co-op session — one more than the first game.

What are the main classes?

There are five base classes — Marauder, Duelist, Machinist, Hunter, and Medic — plus the Specialist, a fully customisable endgame class unlocked by levelling the other five.

Are there in-game codes or redeemables?

This wiki tracks active codes and redeemable rewards. Check the Weapons hub for the latest drops and event bundles.

Does the wiki cover all platforms?

Yes — guides, tier lists, and tools apply to all platforms. Controls and interface differences are noted where relevant.