Aliens: Fireteam Elite
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 executive producer talks about expanding the sequel for four playersExecutive Producer Lyle Hall of Cold Iron Studios discusses Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, highlighting the expansion to four-player squads as the biggest change. The sequel will also feature more teamwork, weapon variety, and new classes, including a customizable Specialist. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is slated for a Summer 2026 release on PC and consoles.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Director Promises “Infinite Ways” to Coordinate With TeammatesAliens: Fireteam Elite 2 director Chris Cross highlighted the game's extensive customization options, allowing for diverse player loadouts even within the same class. He emphasized the "infinite ways" players can coordinate their builds for cooperative play, noting that weapon, damage, and ability synergy are key. The game will feature up to four-player co-op and is set to release this summer for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 game director says the game will have 'massive amounts of customization' — 'There's almost an infinite amount of ways to coordinate with your buds on how you want to kit up as a group'Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 game director Chris Cross stated the game will feature extensive customization options, allowing for near-infinite ways to coordinate character builds within a squad. New elemental damage types, interchangeable weapon attachments, and revamped enemy factions will be introduced, alongside a new Specialist class that can be multiclassed. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 director says the team 'worked very close' with 20th Century Studios 'to make sure that we were hitting the lore correctly'Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will feature a self-contained story that closely adheres to the established Alien franchise lore, according to game director Chris Cross. Cold Iron Studios collaborated with 20th Century Studios to ensure accuracy, while the game will also include returning characters. The co-operative shooter is set for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and PC, with a focus on four-player co-op.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 director says making the game four-player is a 'challenge' because there's now 'four times the amount of things that you need to put on screen' — But it 'works better in a PVE game'Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 game director Chris Cross confirmed the sequel will feature four-player co-op, a highly requested feature that the studio found challenging to implement due to the increased number of on-screen elements. Cross explained that four players work well in a PvE setting, allowing for more strategic team compositions and harkening back to classic co-op experiences. The game is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Preview – Bigger Battles, More Xenomorphs, and Four-Player ChaosAliens: Fireteam Elite 2, developed by Cold Iron Studios, will expand on its predecessor with larger battles, more Xenomorph types, and the addition of a fourth player. The game takes place five years after the first installment and features Marines fighting against Xenomorphs, Synths, and robots. Players can customize their Marines with unique classes and abilities, with the preview highlighting the Machinist class's deployable turrets. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
18 embargoes from Summer Game Fest just lifted, so let's rank everything I saw in LAThe author attended Summer Game Fest Play Days and provides a ranked list of 18 games they saw. The article details hands-on and hands-off impressions of various titles, offering brief critiques and release window estimates, with N+ Infinity Times Two topping the list.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Hands-on and more details on 6 upcoming PS5 gamesSummer Game Fest Play Days showcased several upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, including Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, gen Atlas, Silent Hill: Townfall, Sonic Pico Park, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads. Hands-on demos and presentations provided new details on gameplay, story elements, and release windows for these anticipated games.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Hands-on and more details on 11 upcoming PS5 gamesSummer Game Fest Play Days showcased numerous upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, offering hands-on experiences and new details. Games previewed include Alien: Isolation 2, Control Resonant, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Resident Evil Veronica, SAW: Genesis, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Crazy Taxi World Tour, gen Atlas, Silent Hill: Townfall, Sonic Pico Park, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads.
Xbox Game Pass still has the spark on PC, but it's not because of MicrosoftDespite recent price adjustments, Xbox Game Pass remains a valuable service for PC players due to its library of diverse titles rather than Microsoft's first-party offerings. The service excels at introducing players to new experiences they might not otherwise discover or purchase, fostering a sense of library-like discovery.
30 Biggest Potential Announcements from the Summer of GamingThe Summer of Gaming is set to feature numerous potential announcements from major publishers and developers. Expected reveals include release dates for Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, and Phantom Blade Zero, new trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 and Ananta, and potential reveals for remakes like Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Virtua Fighter Crossroads. Updates are also anticipated for games like OD, State of Decay 3, and Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, alongside potential announcements for new titles and expansions across various franchises.- Classic EverQuest has officially opened Frostreaver, the progression server you voted onDaybreak Game Company has launched Frostreaver, a new time-locked progression server for the classic MMORPG EverQuest. This server, which players voted on, begins with the Scars of Velious expansion and progresses through all subsequent expansions to the current live version. Access to Frostreaver requires a Daybreak All Access Membership subscription.
- Evening PreviewsThis article provides a first look at Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. It details initial impressions and gameplay elements of the upcoming title.
- EG7 reveals Ravenwake, a new Canadian studio to support Daybreak’s MMORPGsEnad Global 7 has announced the formation of Ravenwake Games, a new Vancouver-based studio that will support Daybreak Game Company's MMORPG titles. The studio aims to leverage Canada's talent pool, with open positions supporting games like EverQuest, DC Universe Online, and Magic: The Gathering Online. This move follows Daybreak's recent acquisitions and funding efforts.
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – The First Preview | IGN FirstAliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is set to expand upon its predecessor with the addition of a fourth player slot, a new open-ended Specialist class, new Xenomorph types, and a new campaign. The game aims to elevate the cooperative PvE shooter experience by incorporating desired features.
- Evening PreviewsThis article provides early access impressions of the life simulation game Paralives and an overview of the Specialist Class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite. The Paralives section focuses on the game's development and early access status, while the Aliens: Fireteam Elite section details a specific character class.
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Showcases Its Devastating Endgame Specialist Class in New GameplayAliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has revealed its endgame Specialist class, which allows players to mix and match abilities from all other classes once unlocked. This versatile class requires significant progress to access but offers powerful build potential. The game will feature four-player co-op and is set to launch this summer for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – Specialist Class Overview | IGN FirstAliens: Fireteam Elite 2, an upcoming four-player PvE shooter, will feature a new Specialist class that can be unlocked by leveling up other classes. Players will be able to customize their Specialist characters extensively. The game is set to release this summer for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th May)This weekend's gaming plans include playing Sektori, Aliens: Fireteam Elite on PlayStation 5, and revisiting classics like Pokémon Blue and Yellow. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is highlighted as a standout release, with several staff members planning to play it. The article also notes a Nintendo Switch bundle announcement and a slight delay for The Legend of Zelda movie.