Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Editions
Quick answer: Choose Standard for the complete base game at the confirmed US price of $49.99. The 40th Anniversary Premium option adds official Ripley- and Herk Mondo-inspired weapons, outfits and other items. Xbox listed Premium at $69.99; Steam presented the base game plus $19.99 upgrade as a $69.98 bundle when checked.
| Product | Confirmed US price | What it contains |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $49.99 | Base game |
| 40th Anniversary Premium Edition | $69.99 Xbox / $69.98 Steam bundle | Base game plus two Premium content packs |
| Premium Edition Upgrade | $19.99 | Premium content for an existing base-game owner |
Standard Edition
Standard is the core game, not a reduced campaign or multiplayer-only package. Official stores describe single-player, up to four-player co-op, five core classes plus Specialist, weapon customization and Horde Mode as base-game features.
Choose Standard when the extra themed items do not affect your purchase. Store price, tax, region and sales are dynamic; see the dated Price Guide before checkout.
40th Anniversary Premium Edition
The official site describes Premium as the base game plus exclusive weapons, outfits and more inspired by Ripley and Herk Mondo. Xbox names the included add-ons Herk's Mondo Pest Pack and Ripley's Hive Exterminator Pack.
This page does not invent item names or weapon statistics that are not visible in the checked official descriptions. Read the focused Premium Edition guide for the current contents and entitlement notes.
Premium Edition Upgrade
The $19.99 upgrade is for players who already own the base game. It does not include a second base-game license. Steam and Xbox both listed it separately at verification time.
Buying Standard first and upgrading later is therefore possible. Platform and account entitlements still matter, so buy the upgrade from the store associated with the owned base game.
Which edition should you buy?
Buy Standard for gameplay access at the lowest confirmed regular price. Consider Premium only if the themed weapons, outfits and other official extras matter to you. No unsupported claim about exclusive power, campaign access or playtime is used to justify the price difference.
If you are comparing stores, also review Steam, PS5 and Xbox features. A platform decision can matter more than cosmetic content.
Frequently asked questions
Does Standard include the full base game?
Yes. The core game systems are not described as Premium-only.
Can Standard owners upgrade later?
Yes. Steam and Xbox list a separate Premium Edition Upgrade.
Is Premium required for Horde Mode?
No official source describes Horde Mode as Premium-only.
Are prices permanent?
No. Prices, taxes and sales are dynamic; use the store checkout as final authority.