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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Classes

A verified field guide to the five base classes—Marauder, Machinist, Duelist, Medic, and Hunter—plus the Specialist endgame class.

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ReleasedAug 25, 2026

Online co-op2–4 players

Class system5 Base + Specialist

Cross-platformCo-op + Voice

Horde ModeConfirmed

Achievements30

Colonial Marine facing a Xenomorph in Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 artwork

Contact confirmedAFE2 // 2026

Class database // 5 + 1 records

Choose your class

Verified names and official ability records.

01Base class

Colonial Marines using heavy weapons against Xenomorphs in an industrial facility — Official Steam gameplay still used as an illustrative combat reference.

Marauder

Confirmed in the official Patch 1 class records.

Titan Rockets
Blast Cannon
Dead Eye

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02Base class

Colonial Marines fighting through a dark industrial corridor — Official Steam gameplay still used as an illustrative combat reference.

Machinist

Confirmed in the official Patch 1 class records.

Turret
Bodyguard
Dual Targeting

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03Base class

Colonial Marine squad aiming at an incoming Xenomorph attack — Official Steam gameplay still used as an illustrative combat reference.

Duelist

Confirmed in the official Patch 1 class records.

Burst Configuration
Shrapnel Grenades
Gunslinger

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04Base class

Colonial Marines advancing through a dimly lit combat corridor — Official Steam gameplay still used as an illustrative combat reference.

Medic

Confirmed in the official Patch 1 class records.

Trauma Station
Combat Stims

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05Base class

Colonial Marine firing across a futuristic combat area — Official Steam gameplay still used as an illustrative combat reference.

Hunter

Confirmed in the official Patch 1 class records.

Stasis Bolt
Puncture

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SEndgame class

Four Colonial Marines surrounded by Xenomorphs in Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 key art — Official key art used as a Specialist visual reference; it is not an in-game unlock screen.

Specialist

Combines available major and minor abilities for a fully custom Marine.

Major abilities
Minor abilities
Custom Marine

Unlock steps // UNRESOLVED

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New-player decision guide

Which Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 class should you choose?

Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 classes cover different squad jobs, so there is no universal best pick. Start with the problem you want to solve for the fireteam, then open the class record for the confirmed ability names and an evidence-led starting plan.

Lead the pushMarauderChoose heavy front-line pressure and a kit built around Titan Rockets and Blast Cannon.Control one laneMachinistUse deployables to help make a defensive angle easier for the whole fireteam to hold.Keep weapon pressure upDuelistFocus sustained fire and save grenade pressure for a lane the squad is already watching.Give the squad a safety netMedicKeep recovery tools reachable when a group is learning a route or taking an aggressive position.Prioritize weak pointsHunterTake a clear sightline, mark the priority target, and create focused pressure with the squad.Fill a known squad gapSpecialistUse the customizable endgame kit to solve one missing need instead of building for every role at once.

Editorial guidance, not a permanent tier list: the right choice changes with your squad, mission, and current build.

Colonial Marines and Xenomorphs in the launch trailer poster — Source: verified YouTube video; poster from Steam official store page.

About the game

What is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2?

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is a co-op third-person survival shooter developed by Cold Iron Studios and published by Daybreak Game Company. It supports single-player with companion bots and online squads of two to four players.

Official materials confirm five unique base classes, the customizable Specialist endgame class, campaign play, dedicated Horde maps, cross-platform co-op, and cross-platform voice chat.

DeveloperCold Iron Studios

PublisherDaybreak Game Company

GenreCo-op survival shooter

Current platformsPC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

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Official stores

Available now

Verified platform links from the official game site.

SteamWindows PC Epic GamesWindows PC XboxSeries X|S + PC PlayStationPlayStation 5

Field questions

Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 FAQ

What classes are in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2?

The verified base classes are Marauder, Machinist, Duelist, Medic, and Hunter. The official game site also identifies Specialist as a customizable endgame class.

How many players can play co-op?

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 supports online co-op for two to four players. The game also supports single-player with companion bots.

Does Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 support crossplay?

Yes. Official material confirms cross-platform co-op and cross-platform voice chat for the released PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S versions.

Is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 on Game Pass?

No, not as of the Aug. 27, 2026 verification date. The official Xbox listing showed a separate purchase rather than an Included with Game Pass label.

How is the Specialist class unlocked?

The official game site confirms Specialist as an endgame class but the supplied official sources do not state its precise unlock sequence. This guide marks that detail as unresolved.

Cropped Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 artwork with a Marine and Xenomorph

Fireteam brief readySource: project-provided key artwork.

Next deployment

Choose your class. Check your squad.

Start with the verified class records, then confirm cross-platform support before deployment.

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