A sequel to 'Aliens: Fireteam Elite' has surfaced on the ESRB website, suggesting the game is nearing release. The page, now removed, indicated the game will be titled 'Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2' and is rated Mature for "Blood and Gore, Strong Language, and Violence."
Release and Publication Details
According to the ESRB listing, Daybreak Games will publish the sequel with versions available for PC, PS5, and Xbox. The timing of the rating implies an upcoming launch, perhaps earlier than anticipated.
Cold Iron Studios has been developing a title to build "on the success of Aliens: Fireteam Elite," previously stressing its continuation of the franchise's story and mechanics. A presentation from 2023 referenced the project under the codename 'Project Macondo,' mentioning a new campaign, levels with alternate paths, and more intelligent alien adversaries.
Expected Features and Timeline
Daybreak Games has committed to publishing Cold Iron's upcoming multiplayer action shooter, with a potential release window in 2025. This aligns with prior statements by Daybreak and information from the ESRB listing.
The game's reveal hints at enhanced features, building on the cooperative gameplay of the original 2021 release. Given these developments, players can anticipate refined mechanics and an expanded storyline in the sequel.
