Patch 1 release notes — August 25, 2026
The official page is dated August 24 and titled for August 25. It covers combat, perks, abilities, weapons, items, bots, encounters, mission design, multiplayer, UI, audio, achievements, premium content and platform-specific fixes.
Mission and encounter impact
Official wording names Prologue/Atmospheric Processor, Colony 2, Colony Mission 3, Banshee Down and a science-lab encounter, plus unnamed late-game areas. See Mission Issues.
Multiplayer impact
Region-based matchmaking was added, while cross-platform friend voice chat and an Xbox invite defect were listed fixed. See Matchmaking.
Stability impact
A Colony-area crash with distorted audio and Xbox-specific crashes were listed fixed. See Crash Guide.
Build impact
Perks, companion-bot perks, abilities, elemental rounds, explosive interactions, attachments and weapon displays changed. Existing builds require re-verification rather than silent carryover.
How we update build pages
A build must state the patch source and last verified date. Patch wording can establish that an effect changed; it cannot establish the new best build without a documented retail test.
Official record
Read the full Daybreak Patch 1 note
Evidence used
Daybreak Game Company — Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Patch 1 Release Notes
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