Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 System Requirements
Can your PC run Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2?
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is available on PC (Steam and Epic), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This page covers PC requirements.
Minimum requirements
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i5-8400 |
| Memory | 10 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2060 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 35 GB available space |
| Sound | Integrated or dedicated DirectX 12 compatible |
Target: 1080p / 30fps at low graphics settings.
Recommended requirements
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G / Intel Core i5-12600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD 6700 / NVIDIA RTX 3070 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 35 GB available space |
| Sound | Integrated or dedicated DirectX 12 compatible |
Target: 1080p / 60fps at high graphics settings.
Performance notes
Below minimum — The game may fail to launch or run with severe frame drops and graphical artefacts. An RTX 2060 is the hard floor for acceptable performance.
At minimum — Stable 30fps in campaign. Horde with many enemies on screen may drop below 30fps. Lower texture quality and disable shadow effects to maintain frame rate.
At recommended — Consistent 60fps in campaign and Horde. High texture quality and shadow effects enabled. Occasional dips below 60fps in the most particle-heavy Horde moments.
Above recommended — The game is well-optimised and does not require high-end hardware for 60fps. An RTX 3070 or equivalent will deliver 60fps at high-to-max settings across nearly all content.
Common hardware tiers
| GPU | Expected performance |
|---|---|
| GTX 1060 / RX 580 | Below minimum in many scenes |
| RTX 2060 / RX 5700 | Minimum — stable 30fps |
| RTX 3060 / RX 6700 XT | Recommended tier — 60fps |
| RTX 3070 / RX 6800 | High — 60fps max settings |
| RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX | Max — 60fps + headroom |
Frequently asked questions
Can I run it on Windows 10? The listed minimum is Windows 11. Some players have reported running the game on Windows 10 with similar hardware, but support is only officially guaranteed on Windows 11.
Does the game support DLSS? Yes. The game supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling. Enable in graphics settings to improve frame rates on mid-range hardware.
How much storage do I need? 35 GB is the minimum. Downloads on Steam may be larger due to depot compression. Ensure you have additional space for shader caches and any future patches.
Is the game CPU-bound or GPU-bound? Primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, a modern mid-range CPU is sufficient for 60fps with a strong GPU.
Does the game support ultrawide? Yes. The game supports 21:9 and 32:9 ultrawide resolutions. Some HUD elements may be pushed to screen edges on extreme aspect ratios.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2.
Can I play on a laptop?
Yes, if the laptop has a dedicated GPU equivalent to or better than an RTX 2060. Integrated graphics (Intel UHD) will not run the game.
Does the game support keyboard/mouse on console?
The console versions do not support keyboard and mouse input.
Is the game well-optimised?
Yes. Cold Iron Studios achieved good performance scaling across hardware tiers. Most players on recommended hardware or above report stable frame rates.