Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 director says team ‘worked closely’ with 20th Century Studios ‘to ensure we approached the story correctly’

• Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 director Chris Cross confirms that the sequel will not be a continuation of the first game
• He says the sequel is a “standalone” story
• Cross reveals that Cold Iron worked closely with 20th Century Studios to ensure it fit the story of Alien

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 creators Cold Iron Studios worked closely with 20th Century Studios to ensure the game met the Stranger franchise history.

In an interview with TechRadar Gaming at Summer Game Fest 2026, where we learned about the upcoming co-op shooter, game director Chris Cross discussed the game’s story and confirmed that it won’t be a continuation of its predecessor.