Aliens: Fireteam Elite Won't Support Cross-Play, But Allows Cross-Gen Play - News

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Aliens: Fireteam Elite when it launches on August 24 will not support cross-play, however, the developer, Cold Iron Studios, did say it will support cross-generation play. This allows PS5 and PS4 players to play the game together, as well as Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One players to play together. 

Cold Iron Studios CEO Craig Zinkievich speaking with GameSpot said "there is currently no plan for cross-play at this time." While there are no plans for cross-play right now, it wasn't ruled out to be added in the future. 

Zinkievich added that the game has several features to keep the game interesting even once it has been completed to encourage players to keep coming back.

Each mission features alternate paths, random objectives, or varied enemy encounters to keep the missions fresh," Zinkievich said. "There's a series of technology and heuristics that modify the population of the mission as players play through."

Here is an overview of the game:

Set in the iconic Alien universe, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival shooter that drops your fireteam of hardened marines into a desperate fight to contain the evolving Xenomorph threat.

Face off against waves of terrifying Xenomorph and Weyland-Yutani Synthetic foes alongside two players or AI teammates, as you and your fireteam desperately fight your way through four unique campaigns that introduce new storylines to the Alien universe. Create and customize your own Colonial Marine, choosing from an extensive variety of classes, weapons, gear and perks, battling overwhelming odds in this heart-pounding survival shooter experience.

Key Features:

• The Ultimate Hunt – Play a pivotal role in the epic events that occur 23 years after the original Alien trilogy as a Colonial Marine stationed aboard the UAS Endeavor, battling terrifying Xenomorph threats. Stunning visuals, iconic enemies, realistic environments, powerful weapons, futuristic equipment, and an eerie soundscape, combined with new storylines in a series of replayable campaigns, expand upon the story from the blockbuster films.
• Survive the Hive – Face overwhelming odds against over 20 enemy types, including 11 different Xenomorphs along the evolutionary scale from Facehuggers to Praetorians, each designed with their own intelligence to ambush, outsmart, and eviscerate vulnerable marines. Utilize cover and master team strategy to survive extraterrestrial threats as they overrun your fireteam from every angle, swarm through doors and vents, scramble across walls and ceilings, and strike from darkness with uncanny ferocity.
• Customize Your Fireteam – Choose from five unique classes—Gunner, Demolisher, Technician, Doc, and Recon—each with their own special abilities and character perks. Utilize an extensive arsenal of 30-plus weapons and 70-plus mods / attachments in your effort to eradicate the Alien threat. An innovative Perk Board modifies and improves your abilities, while a unique Challenge Card system alters the approach to each Campaign mission, offering a new experience with every playthrough.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite will launch for the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC  via Steam on August 24 for $39.99. 

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.

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