Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Premium Edition

Quick answer: The Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Premium Edition includes the base game plus the Herk's Mondo Pest Pack and Ripley's Hive Exterminator Pack. Xbox lists the complete 40th Anniversary Premium Edition at $69.99, while Steam displays the base game and $19.99 Premium Upgrade as a $69.98 bundle. Existing Standard owners can buy the upgrade separately.

What is included in the Premium Edition?

The official game website describes the Premium Edition as the base game plus exclusive weapons, outfits, and more based on classic characters Ripley and Herk Mondo. The Xbox edition comparison names the two included add-ons: Herk's Mondo Pest Pack and Ripley's Hive Exterminator Pack. These are the confirmed pack names used by the official store.

This page does not invent individual weapon names, outfit counts, damage values, or gameplay advantages that are not present in the checked official descriptions. Exact pack inventories should be added only after reading the live add-on pages or verifying them in game. Until then, the confirmed statement is limited to the two packs and the official high-level description.

Standard vs Premium Edition

Both editions include the same base game and its confirmed core systems. Four-player co-op, single-player support, five main classes, the Specialist endgame class, weapon customization, and dedicated Horde maps are described as base-game features. Premium is an extra-content choice rather than a requirement for the primary game modes.

The meaningful difference is the included Ripley- and Herk-themed content. Players who care primarily about classes, missions, crossplay, and Horde Mode can start with Standard. Players who specifically want the licensed Premium items can buy the complete edition or upgrade later.

How the Premium Edition Upgrade works

The Premium Edition Upgrade is sold separately for players who already own Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. Steam explicitly states that the upgrade requires the base game. Xbox also lists the upgrade as an add-on rather than a standalone playable product.

Because the verified upgrade price is $19.99, buying Standard and upgrading later is approximately the same total as buying Premium directly, subject to the platform's displayed total, sales, and taxes. On the checked pages, Steam's component total was $69.98 and Xbox's packaged Premium price was $69.99.

Are Premium weapons pay-to-win?

The official pages checked confirm that Premium includes weapons and outfits, but they do not establish that those weapons are stronger than base-game alternatives. This wiki should not call the edition pay-to-win or claim a competitive advantage without repeatable in-game comparison data. Cooperative balance can also change through patches.

Any future performance comparison must state the game version, test conditions, weapon level, augments, difficulty, and target. Until such testing exists, the safe conclusion is that Premium contains extra themed equipment, not that it is required for an effective build. Browse the weapons database for verified weapon data when it becomes available.

Is the Premium Edition worth it?

There is no universal answer because the added value depends on whether a player wants the two themed packs. The verified price difference is about $20. Players interested in the Alien franchise collectibles and the specific Ripley and Herk presentation may find the bundle relevant; players focused only on core missions and co-op can use Standard.

The most practical approach is to compare the live pack contents with the current price. Since an upgrade exists, uncertain buyers can start with Standard without permanently losing the option to obtain Premium content later. Check the price page immediately before buying because store totals and discounts can change.

Platform availability

The Premium offering is visible on Steam and Xbox in the pages directly verified for this guide. The official game site promotes the 40th Anniversary Premium Edition and links the supported storefronts. Availability and naming on PlayStation or Epic should be checked on those live stores before publishing a platform-specific purchase statement.

Do not assume that a code, entitlement, or purchase transfers between storefronts. Cross-platform co-op does not imply cross-platform ownership. Buy the edition on the platform where you intend to play, and use the crossplay guide only for multiplayer compatibility.

Frequently asked questions

Does Premium include the full game?

Yes, the complete 40th Anniversary Premium Edition includes the base game and the two Premium packs. The similarly named Upgrade does not include the base game.

Can I upgrade from Standard?

Yes. Steam and Xbox list a separate Premium Edition Upgrade for $19.99 at the time of verification.

Which packs are included?

Xbox names Herk's Mondo Pest Pack and Ripley's Hive Exterminator Pack. More granular item claims require direct add-on or in-game verification.

Is Rain's Jackson's Star Pack included?

The checked stores list Rain's Jackson's Star Pack as a separate $9.99 add-on. It is not named in Xbox's two-item Premium inclusion list, so this page does not treat it as included.

Sources

• Official game website — Premium positioning and high-level contents.
• Steam store — bundle, upgrade requirement, and displayed prices.
• Xbox store — edition comparison and included pack names.