Cold Iron Studios' Chris Cross on Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2's Specialist Class, Difficulty Design, and Franchise Collaboration
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Andrew Stretch
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
An interview with Cold Iron Studios' Creative Director Chris Cross about Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, covering the new Specialist class, difficulty modes, weapon additions, new Xenomorph types, and the studio's collaboration with 20th Century Games. The article details hands-on impressions from Summer Game Fest 2026, focusing on class customization, replayability through difficulty scaling, and how the team expanded the Aliens universe while respecting the franchise's lore.
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We wanted to make sure that each class felt distinct and had its own identity on the battlefield.
Working with 20th Century has been fantastic — they really understand the Aliens franchise and what makes it special.
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