Hold onto your pulse rifles, because it looks like a new wave of xenomorphs is on the horizon! A listing for the yet-to-be-announced Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has mysteriously appeared on the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website, sending ripples of excitement through the gaming community.
This early glimpse confirms that the anticipated sequel is slated for release on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. The listing credits Daybreak Game Company LLC as its publisher, which is the parent company of Cold Iron Studios, the developers behind the original game. As expected for a title set in the brutal Alien universe, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has received an ‘M for Mature 17+’ rating, indicating intense ‘Blood and Gore, Strong Language, and Violence.’
For those unfamiliar, the first Aliens: Fireteam Elite plunged players into a cooperative third-person survival shooter experience. You took on the role of a Colonial Marine aboard the USS Endeavor, responding to desperate distress calls from humanity’s outer colonies. Launched in 2021, the game was generally well-received, earning a 7/10 in IGN’s review. While lauded for its thrilling shootouts against hordes of xenomorphs, the review noted that ‘some awkward pacing and repetitive level design prevents it from being a classic.’
The timing of this potential sequel couldn’t be more interesting. Aliens: Fireteam Elite recently joined the Xbox Game Pass library, significantly expanding its player base. This move coincided perfectly with the release of the critically acclaimed Alien: Earth TV show on FX and Hulu, suggesting a strategic revitalization of the franchise. With this ESRB leak, what was once just speculation for a sequel now appears to be a very real, and thrilling, prospect.