A listing for the highly anticipated unannounced sequel, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, has surfaced on the ESRB website. Set for release on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, the game is published by Daybreak Game Company LLC, which owns Cold Iron Studios, the developer behind the original game. The sequel is rated M for Mature, noting "Blood and Gore, Strong Language, and Violence," just like its predecessor. The original Aliens: Fireteam Elite, released in 2021, was a cooperative third-person survival shooter where players, as Colonial Marines aboard the USS Endeavor, battled against swarms of xenomorphs. Despite its engaging gameplay, it faced criticism for pacing and level design, receiving a 7/10 rating from reviewers. Recently, Aliens: Fireteam Elite has gained more players thanks to its addition to Xbox Game Pass, coinciding with the release of the acclaimed Alien: Earth TV show.

When is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 set to be released?

The exact release date for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has not been announced yet, but its appearance on the ESRB website suggests that it is in development and may be revealed soon.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is part of the famed Alien franchise, which originally gained fame in 1979 with Ridley Scott's iconic sci-fi horror film. The franchise has since expanded into various media, including sequels, video games, and comics, creating a rich universe filled with intense storytelling and thrilling encounters with the xenomorph species. The success of the original game and the ongoing popularity of the Alien franchise pave the way for this upcoming sequel.