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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Wiki

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

Your complete co-op companion for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 — class guides, tier lists, weapon loadouts, horde strategies, and walkthroughs built from the ground up for every marine.

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Weapons

Weapons Hub

Complete weapon reference for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: pulse rifles, smartguns, plasma emitters, heavy weapons, and weapon augment system. Every weapon, its role, and recommended loadouts.

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Guides

Guides Hub

In-depth guides for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: walkthroughs, class tips, horde strategies, and how-to answers for every stage of the game from first launch to endgame Specialist builds.

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Getting Started with Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2

Everything a new player needs before joining their first co-op session: controls, difficulty settings, class selection, and your first mission walkthrough.

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Classes

Classes Hub

Full breakdown of all six Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 classes: Marauder, Duelist, Machinist, Hunter, Medic, and the endgame Specialist. Includes role analysis, ability overviews, and squad synergy tips.

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Tier List

Tier List Hub

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 tier lists: class rankings, weapon ratings, and Horde build compositions, rated across campaign, Horde, and solo play contexts.

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Tools

Tools Hub

Interactive tools for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: squad planner, system requirements checker, and weapon stat reference to help you build optimal loadouts and compositions.

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Guides

How to Play Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2

Beginner guide to Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: difficulty levels, fireteam roles, mission structure, and everything new players need before joining their first co-op session.

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How to Unlock the Specialist Class

Step-by-step progression guide for unlocking the Specialist class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, including class leveling strategy, fragment collection, and Specialist loadout building.

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Classes

Specialist Class Guide

Complete guide to the Specialist class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: how fragments work, the best Specialist builds for Horde and campaign, mixing ability fragments, and the endgame loadout builder.

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Quick start

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

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

Does the game support crossplay?

Full crossplay is built in from launch across all platforms. You can squad up with friends on Steam, Epic, PS5, and Xbox regardless of where they bought the game.

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.