Aliens: Fireteam Elite

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival shooter set in the Alien universe. As Colonial Marines, players fight to contain the evolving Xenomorph threat across four campaigns, which introduce new storylines to the series.

The campaign takes place 23 years after the original Alien trilogy. Players serve as Colonial Marines stationed aboard the UAS Endeavor, and the campaigns add storylines to the Alien universe.

Gameplay and features

• Fight through enemy waves: Battle Xenomorphs and Weyland-Yutani Synthetics. The Xenomorph roster includes 11 types, from Facehuggers to Praetorians, with different behaviors such as ambushing marines.
• Use cover against attacks from multiple directions: Xenomorphs can swarm through doors and vents, move across walls and ceilings, and attack from darkness. Use cover and coordinate with teammates to withstand their assaults.
• Choose a class and equip weapons: Select from Gunner, Demolisher, Technician, Doc, and Recon, each with its own abilities and character perks. The arsenal includes more than 30 weapons and 70 weapon mods or attachments.
• Adjust abilities and mission conditions: The Perk Board modifies and improves abilities. Challenge Cards alter the approach to a campaign mission.

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Aliens: Fireteam Elite?

You play as Colonial Marines fighting to contain the evolving Xenomorph threat. The cooperative survival shooter follows a fireteam through four campaigns with new storylines in the Alien universe.

Who can join a fireteam?

A fireteam can include two players or AI teammates alongside the player. The game is described as cooperative, with marines facing waves of Xenomorphs and Weyland-Yutani Synthetics.

What classes can I choose from?

Choose among Gunner, Demolisher, Technician, Doc, and Recon. Each class has its own special abilities and character perks.

What kinds of enemies do the marines face?

The threats include Weyland-Yutani Synthetics and more than 20 enemy types, including 11 Xenomorph varieties ranging from Facehuggers to Praetorians. Xenomorphs can ambush marines and attack from different directions.