FAQ — the questions players actually ask
Real questions from launch discussion threads and preview comment sections, answered with documented facts only. Sources are linked inline; deeper dives are linked per answer.
Buying & platforms
What platforms is it on? PC (Steam and Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S — current-gen only (G2A).
How much does it cost? $49.99 Standard, $69.99 Deluxe, $19.99 upgrade (AvP Central). See editions & DLC.
Does it have microtransactions? No — attachments and cosmetics are bought with earned Requisition Credits (GamingBolt).
Can my PC run it? Minimum RTX 2060 / Ryzen 5 2600 / 10GB for 1080p Low 30fps (DSOGaming). Full table: PC requirements.
Playing together
Is there crossplay? Yes — cross-platform play and voice chat at launch (Wikipedia). Details: crossplay & co-op.
How many players per squad? Up to four, up from three in the first game (Wikipedia).
Can I play solo? Yes — AI teammates Alpha, Beta and Gamma fill empty seats with distinct loadouts (GamingBolt).
Classes & progression
How many classes? Five at launch — Marauder, Duelist, Machinist, Hunter, Medic — plus the unlockable Specialist (official site). See the class database.
What is the Specialist? An endgame class mixing abilities from all classes (AvP Galaxy). See the Specialist hub.
What is Combat Rating? Your loadout's power level — raised by weapon upgrades, attachments, Augments, perks, items and your sidearm; not a gear score (GamingBolt). Full explainer: Combat Rating.
Enemies & content
What do you fight? Three factions: Xenomorphs, Pathogen mutants, Weyland-Yutani synthetics (GamingBolt). See the bestiary.
Is the Pathogen back? Yes, confirmed in a Comic-Con interview (GamingBolt).
Is there a Queen? She appears in the launch-day trailer at an Engineer location (AvP Central). What's verified: Queen intel.
How long is the campaign? 15 missions across four biomes (Wikipedia).
Is there Horde mode? Yes — dedicated maps, escalating waves, scaling rewards (DSOGaming). See Horde mode.
Difficulty & friction
How many difficulty levels? Five: Casual, Standard, Intense, Extreme, Insane — the top two unlock after completing the game (GamingBolt). Full breakdown: difficulty guide.
Is friendly fire on? On higher difficulties, yes — including ability damage (GamingBolt).
Where do I find teammates? Crossplay matchmaking, or the Steam discussions hub for LFG. Launch-day impressions live in the r/AliensFireteamElite launch thread.
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