Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Supposedly in Development

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It’s looking more and more likely that a sequel to Aliens: Fireteam Elite is on the way. While there hasn’t been an official announcement yet, recent leaks heavily suggest that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is in development, and could potentially be released as early as 2025.

Cold Iron Studios hasn’t made any public announcements since rumors began spreading. Evidence suggesting something is happening is quickly adding up. Their game, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, launched in 2021 to generally positive reviews.

So, what do we know so far?

How the Rumor Started

The news about Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 began with its appearance on the ESRB rating board. Someone noticed the game—rated ‘M’ for Mature—was listed for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. The ESRB is where games are submitted for rating before they are officially released.

Occasionally, the ESRB lists games before their official announcement, as publishers submit details in advance. This recent discovery by several news sources is how the story began.

The “M” rating for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 means players can expect the usual intense content from the Alien universe – things like blood, gore, strong language, and violence. We also now know which gaming systems the game will be released on, but that news wasn’t particularly surprising.

Some leaks mentioned a publisher called “Daybreak Game Company,” which has sparked rumors because Daybreak previously worked with Cold Iron on distributing games. However, these are just leaks, so it’s still uncertain if Daybreak will actually be the publisher.

Any Official Confirmation

As of now, there hasn’t been an official announcement about *Aliens: Dark Descent 2*. While some news sources have asked Cold Iron Studios and the official *Aliens* channels, they haven’t released any statements or confirmed the game’s development.

Companies often don’t comment on things until their marketing teams are prepared, so just because there’s no official statement doesn’t mean the story is true or false. For now, it’s best to consider the information as probably true, but not yet confirmed.

Where the “Project Macondo” Rumor Fits In (earlier leaks)

Cold Iron Studios has dealt with leaks before. Remember the projects known as Project Macando?

Previous leaks and discussions online indicated that Cold Iron Studios was aiming for a more organized campaign experience and the addition of new game modes.

These reports actually predate the ESRB listing. If the listing is accurate, it supports previous suggestions that Cold Iron Studios hasn’t abandoned the Aliens franchise. However, I’d still consider ‘Project Macondo’ to be just a rumor until Cold Iron, Daybreak, or Disney officially confirms it.

Possible Release Date For Aliens Fireteam Elite 2

Could we see an unexpected release in 2025? It’s uncertain, but some reports hint at a possible release towards the end of the year. However, early 2026 seems more probable.

As a fan, it’s interesting to learn that even after a game is finished, the marketing team still has a ton of work to do! And it’s not as simple as getting an ESRB rating and assuming everything is good to go – that rating doesn’t automatically mean the game is ready for release. Apparently, some developers even get their games rated really early in development, and then might have to resubmit it for another rating later on. It just shows how much goes on behind the scenes!

But I think we can all agree that we are excited to get the Aliens Fireteam Elite sequel, right?

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2025-10-11 19:36