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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.

Compare classes Launch trailer
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 Marine firing at Xenomorphs inside an industrial facility
Source: Steam official store page.

Marauder

Confirmed in the official Patch 1 class records.

  • Titan Rockets
  • Blast Cannon
  • Dead Eye
Open class record
02Base class
Colonial Marines engaging a Xenomorph across a dark corridor
Source: Steam official store page.

Machinist

Confirmed in the official Patch 1 class records.

  • Turret
  • Bodyguard
  • Dual Targeting
Open class record
03Base class
Marine squad aiming upward at a Xenomorph attack
Source: Steam official store page.

Duelist

Confirmed in the official Patch 1 class records.

  • Burst Configuration
  • Shrapnel Grenades
  • Gunslinger
Open class record
04Base class
Colonial Marines advancing together through a dim corridor
Source: Steam official store page.

Medic

Confirmed in the official Patch 1 class records.

  • Trauma Station
  • Combat Stims
Open class record
05Base class
Colonial Marine firing across a futuristic combat area
Source: Steam official store page.

Hunter

Confirmed in the official Patch 1 class records.

  • Stasis Bolt
  • Puncture
Open class record
SEndgame class
Specialist Marine fighting alongside a fireteam in an industrial facility
Source: Steam official store page.

Specialist

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

  • Major abilities
  • Minor abilities
  • Custom Marine

Unlock steps // UNRESOLVED

Open class record
01Class record // P0 verified
Colonial Marine firing at Xenomorphs inside an industrial facility
Source: Steam official store page.

Base class

Marauder

Patch 1 documents fixes across Titan Rockets, Blast Cannon, and Dead Eye, confirming all three official ability records.

Official ability records
  • Titan Rockets
  • Blast Cannon
  • Dead Eye
Evidence tier
P0 // Official
Class status
Base class
Unlock record
Base class record

The official notes cover Rocket Mines, Blast Cannon perks, and Dead Eye stacking behavior.

Official Patch 1 notes
02Class record // P0 verified
Colonial Marines engaging a Xenomorph across a dark corridor
Source: Steam official store page.

Base class

Machinist

Patch 1 identifies Turret, Bodyguard, and Dual Targeting inside the official Machinist class record.

Official ability records
  • Turret
  • Bodyguard
  • Dual Targeting
Evidence tier
P0 // Official
Class status
Base class
Unlock record
Base class record

The official notes cover turret ammo, Bodyguard deployment, and the Shrapnel Shot perk.

Official Patch 1 notes
03Class record // P0 verified
Marine squad aiming upward at a Xenomorph attack
Source: Steam official store page.

Base class

Duelist

Patch 1 identifies Burst Configuration, Shrapnel Grenades, and Gunslinger inside the official Duelist class record.

Official ability records
  • Burst Configuration
  • Shrapnel Grenades
  • Gunslinger
Evidence tier
P0 // Official
Class status
Base class
Unlock record
Base class record

The official notes cover Burst Configuration perks, Shrapnel Grenades, and Gunslinger descriptions.

Official Patch 1 notes
04Class record // P0 verified
Colonial Marines advancing together through a dim corridor
Source: Steam official store page.

Base class

Medic

Patch 1 identifies Trauma Station and Combat Stims inside the official Medic class record.

Official ability records
  • Trauma Station
  • Combat Stims
Evidence tier
P0 // Official
Class status
Base class
Unlock record
Base class record

The official notes cover Trauma Station interactions, Combat Stims, and Medic core perks.

Official Patch 1 notes
05Class record // P0 verified
Colonial Marine firing across a futuristic combat area
Source: Steam official store page.

Base class

Hunter

Patch 1 identifies Stasis Bolt and Puncture inside the official Hunter class record.

Official ability records
  • Stasis Bolt
  • Puncture
Evidence tier
P0 // Official
Class status
Base class
Unlock record
Base class record

The official notes cover Stasis Bolt behavior, Puncture visibility, and Hunter core perks.

Official Patch 1 notes
SClass record // P0 verified
Specialist Marine fighting alongside a fireteam in an industrial facility
Source: Steam official store page.

Endgame class

Specialist

The official game site identifies Specialist as a new endgame class for fully custom Marines.

Official ability records
  • Major abilities
  • Minor abilities
  • Custom Marine
Evidence tier
P0 // Official
Class status
Endgame class
Unlock record
UNRESOLVED

The supplied official sources do not state the precise Specialist unlock sequence.

Official game site
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 PCEpic GamesWindows PCXboxSeries X|S + PCPlayStationPlayStation 5

Next reads

Class databaseReview verified abilities for the five base classes and Specialist.Crossplay guideConfirm which current platforms can join the same fireteam.Game Pass statusCheck the dated Xbox catalog answer before buying.

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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