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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Everything you need, organised by what players search for most.
Guides Hub
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 guides: beginner class, XP farm, tips, campaign, Horde, Challenge Cards, and crossplay.
Read guide ClassesClasses Hub
All six Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 classes: Marauder, Duelist, Machinist, Hunter, Medic, and the endgame Specialist.
Read guide WeaponsWeapons Hub
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 weapons hub: pulse rifles, smartguns, plasma, heavies, augments, and class loadouts after Patch 1.
Read guide Tier ListTier List Hub
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 tier-list hub: class ranks, weapon ratings, and Horde comps for campaign, Horde, and solo.
Read guide ToolsTools Hub
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 tools: PC stutter settings, squad planner, and system requirements for Steam, Epic, and console players.
Read guide UpdatesUpdates Hub
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 updates: Patch 1 notes, editions and DLC, known launch issues, and the post-launch support picture.
Read guide Official LinksOfficial Links
Official Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 links: Steam, website, Discord, YouTube, Daybreak support, and where this wiki puts Patch 1 notes.
Read guideDeep, beginner-friendly walkthroughs for the most common questions.
Weapons Hub
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 weapons hub: pulse rifles, smartguns, plasma, heavies, augments, and class loadouts after Patch 1.
Read guide GuidesGuides Hub
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 guides: beginner class, XP farm, tips, campaign, Horde, Challenge Cards, and crossplay.
Read guide ClassesClasses Hub
All six Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 classes: Marauder, Duelist, Machinist, Hunter, Medic, and the endgame Specialist.
Read guide Tier ListTier List Hub
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 tier-list hub: class ranks, weapon ratings, and Horde comps for campaign, Horde, and solo.
Read guide ToolsTools Hub
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 tools: PC stutter settings, squad planner, and system requirements for Steam, Epic, and console players.
Read guide GuidesGetting Started with Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2
New marine guide for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: controls, Casual-to-Insane, first class, and the Prologue drop.
Read guide ToolsPC Settings: Stutter, Frame Pacing & Crashes
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 PC settings after launch: Patch 1 gaps, stutter fixes, driver notes, and crash workarounds.
Read guide UpdatesPatch 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.
Read guide GuidesHow 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.
Read guide UpdatesKnown Issues After Patch 1
Known issues in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 after Patch 1: PC stutter, shop UI, what was patched, and what still is not.
Read guide GuidesHow to Unlock Horde Mode
Unlock Horde in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: finish the campaign, talk to officers on the Endeavor, then open Game Modes.
Read guide WeaponsHow to Unlock Weapons & Hidden Caches
Unlock weapons in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: Hidden Caches, Intense drops, Park’s Armory knockout, and difficulty loot tiers.
Read guide WeaponsSidearms Guide (Unlimited Ammo)
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 sidearms: unlimited ammo pistols, when to swap, customisation, and how they save Intense and Insane runs.
Read guide UpdatesNintendo Switch 2 Release Guide
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Switch 2: September 29 2026 date, native play vs cloud, discount for Switch 1 owners, and what carries over.
Read guide GuidesHow to Unlock the Specialist Class
Unlock the Specialist in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: rank five classes, collect fragments, and mix a hybrid marine.
Read guide ClassesSpecialist Class Guide
Specialist class guide for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: fragments, hybrid Horde builds, and the endgame loadout bench.
Read guide GuidesBest Beginner Class Guide
Best starter class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: Machinist for learning, Duelist for shooters, and who to avoid first.
Read guide GuidesHow to Farm XP Fast
Farm XP fast in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: Intense loops, Challenge Cards, Horde extracts, and Rank 1–10 class plans.
Read guide GuidesTips and Tricks Guide
Essential tips for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: ammo, melee, elemental counters, Challenge Cards, and launch-week survival habits.
Read guide GuidesHow to Play Solo Guide
Solo Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 with AI companions: best classes, bot roles, offline campaign tips, and when to bring humans.
Read guide GuidesDifficulty Levels & Insane Guide
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 difficulties: Casual to Insane unlock rules, scaling, Challenge Cards, and how to survive Insane.
Read guideNew 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.
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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.
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. The Nintendo Switch 2 version follows on September 29, 2026.
When does the Nintendo Switch 2 version release?
September 29, 2026, via the Nintendo eShop. Unlike the first game's Switch cloud port, the sequel runs natively on Switch 2, and Cold Iron has promised a discount program for Switch 1 owners.
Can I play solo without a squad?
Yes. Every campaign mission and Horde run can be played with synthetic companion bots instead of human marines. Machinist is the easiest class to carry a solo run with, thanks to turrets and drones.
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.
How do I unlock Horde Mode?
Finish all campaign missions on any difficulty, return to the USS Endeavor, and complete officer dialogue. Horde then appears under Game Modes.
Are there in-game codes or redeemables?
No promo-code ladder. DLC is sold as packs (Premium cosmetics, Rain's Jackson's Star). Loadouts and weapons live on the Weapons hub.
How do I unlock more weapons?
Buy armory staples, run Intense missions, and open Hidden Caches. There are no promo codes. Full steps live on the Unlock Weapons guide under Weapons.
Does the wiki cover all platforms?
Yes — guides, tier lists, and tools apply to all platforms. Controls and interface differences are noted where relevant.