Summary
- A possible leak suggests a new sequel to Aliens: Fireteam Elite could be in development.
- Tentatively titled "Project Macondo," the rumored sequel may introduce new modes and fixed character archetypes.
- The document detailing Project Macondo hints at no micro-transactions, loot boxes, or customizable characters.
Details about a possible sequel to 2021’s Aliens: Fireteam Elite have supposedly been leaked online, hinting that a new Alien game could be coming next year. Even before Aliens: Fireteam Elite, the legendary Alien franchise has spawned numerous video game adaptations over the decades, ranging from tense survival horror titles like Alien: Isolation to more action-focused shooters like Aliens: Colonial Marines.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is more in line with the latter, putting players in control of a squad of Colonial Marines as they embark on a dangerous mission at a distressed space colony 23 years after the events of the original Aliens movies. Just like the Left 4 Dead series, Aliens: Fireteam Elite features different character classes, with players either teaming up with each other or AI-controlled squadmates as they fend off waves of hungry Xenomorphs using customizable skills and weapons. The game was met with average reviews at launch, and Aliens: Fireteam Elite’s player count eventually dwindled after a decent start on Steam.
Rumor has it that a new Alien video game could be in development, with sources claiming it to be a sequel to Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Screenshots of a document detailing this supposed game have been spread on social media outlets like Reddit over the weekend, with said game reportedly planned to launch sometime during the third quarter of 2025. Tentatively titled “Project Macondo,” the game will allegedly add new gameplay modes like “Annihilation,” a Xenomorph-filled take on the Horde Mode found in other contemporary shooters.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite Sequel Reportedly In Development
The leaked document goes on to describe how Project Macondo would set itself apart from the first Aliens: Fireteam Elite. According to the information provided, the new game will feature “fixed preset character archetypes and non-customizable characters,” a contrast to Aliens: Fireteam Elite’s weapon customization options, and would supposedly utilize console voice chat applications instead of an in-game voice chat feature. The document also claims that Project Macondo won’t have any of the micro-transactions, loot boxes, or gatcha mechanics that gamers have decried in other titles over the past few years.
It should be pointed out that the document detailing Project Macondo seems to have been produced some time ago, and certain information contained therein might have been changed throughout development - assuming the document itself is authentic. There is currently no official word of a new Alien video game being developed at Cold Iron Studio as of this writing, but if it is indeed set to launch next year then an announcement could happen soon.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
- Released
- August 24, 2021
WHERE TO PLAY
Play with up to two players or AI as you battle through four campaigns to explore the mystery of a new planet, LV-895. Discover what hides in the ruins and caves beneath in this third-person survival shooter set in the Aliens universe.
Build your fireteam focusing on class composition, consumables, and weapons to take down Xenomorphs, beat Challenge Card runs, or play various game modes with friends.
Blast through hordes of Xenomorphs, evade deadly Prowlers and Spitters, and set up defensive positions to stay alive long enough to get your fireteam to safety.
Build your Marine the way you want. Level up in each of 7 unique classes or be a master of one. Choose your weapon – everything from magnums and SMGs to rocket launchers – and use over 130 unique perks to create the build of your choice.
Level your character through 7 Class Kits, each with two unique abilities to use in combat and unlockable perks. Max out a variety of weapons, powering them up in stats the more you use them.
