One of the newest titles to come to Xbox Game Pass is perfect for fans of the Alien series, allowing you and your friends to fight against the perfect Xenomorph predators as a team. The game Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a multiplayer-focused third-person shooter you can download for free if you have Game Pass. This deal won’t last forever, so it’ll be best to get the game before it disappears.
For fans of the new series Alien: Earth, the ferocity of the Xenomorphs in Fireteam Elite emulate the show’s depiction of the titular alien, capturing the same terror the iconic creatures wield. While very different from a pure survival-horror title like Alien: Isolation, the DLC for Aliens: Fireteam Elite encourages more multiplayer interactions, allowing more than one player to experience an authentic Aliens-esque experience.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite Has Just Been Added To Xbox Game Pass
Stay Alive Against The Deadly Xenomorph Hordes
Likely in cooperation with Alien: Earth‘s debut, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is now free to download on Xbox Game Pass, giving players a cooperative third-person shooter to play with their friends. Up to three players can join together in a titular Fireteam to take on Xenomorph waves in a survival setting.
Different types of Xenomorphs, such as Prowlers and Spitters, create a diverse roster of enemies to fight. As you play, you and your fireteam can grow stronger, unlocking various Perks to better face the alien waves. Multiple weapons and classes add some RPG elements to this title, giving you ways to upgrade specific characters to form intricate team comps with your allies.
The freedom to build your Space Marine character in any way you want gives a lot of customization to an otherwise simple game. The large maps you and your team explore also add to a compelling story set in the Alien universe, but other modes also add plenty of variety.
Third-Person Shooter Has You And Your Friends Fighting Waves Of Xenomorphs
Unique Enemy Types Keep Gameplay Fresh
Unlike the horrible AI-controlled enemies found in Aliens: Colonial Marines, the Xenomorphs in Fireteam Elite are vastly intelligent, reflecting how dangerous they are in other media. Even though your group gets attacked in mass waves, the multiple Xenomorph enemy types change how aliens attack, and force you to adapt to evolving situations.
Multiple classes gain access to unique weapons on your fireteam. Building the right synergy between you and your squadmates can help you overcome challenges presented by different modes, such as the variety of Xenomorph enemies.
For example, you and your squad could get attacked in a narrow hallway leading down to some caves. While you are preoccupied with a wave of Xenomorphs in front of you, another group of enemies will suddenly appear behind you, trying to ambush your fireteam while they’re distracted.
These kinds of tactics are everywhere in the enemies you face, especially when a Xenomorph Queen eventually might become involved. With fast-paced action, a wealth of customizable RPG features, and tight gameplay against cunning foes, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a game you won’t want to skip out on while it remains on Xbox Game Pass.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
- Released
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August 24, 2021
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
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Cold Iron Studios
- Publisher(s)
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Cold Iron Studios
- Engine
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Unreal Engine 4
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer
