9 Days Left: Play this underrated Game Pass game before the sequel

Five years ago, in 2021, a game landed that deserves a serious second look: Aliens: Fireteam Elite. While I initially overlooked it, catching glimpses of its action and multiplayer depth quickly caught my attention, leading me to discover what many consider a truly underrated gem in the shooter genre.

Despite not having an intense affinity for the film franchise, this game delivered a highly engaging experience. It manages to blend fast-paced run-and-gun action with satisfying team objectives, offering plenty of replayability without demanding excessive time or serious commitment. It’s pure, distilled fun.

What makes Aliens: Fireteam Elite so compelling is the system built around customization and discovery. Players aren’t just running and shooting; they are building out unique loadouts, selecting diverse weapons, hunting for hidden caches of loot, and mastering various classes. While it incorporates mild elements of a looter shooter mechanics, the core gameplay remains firmly rooted in explosive action.

The primary objective is straightforward: slay alien creatures. The game throws countless alien threats your way, demanding quick reflexes and smart coordination. This focus on intense combat, perfectly captured by former colleagues who summed up the experience so well, made the co-op dynamic especially rewarding. The sense of strategy kicks in as you work with your squad to navigate extreme difficulties and optimize your arsenal.

This sense of teamwork is a major highlight of the title. While it absolutely shines when played with friends, the game is entirely playable solo from start to finish, ensuring that anyone can jump in and enjoy the chaos without needing a team.

The universe of Aliens: Fireteam Elite continues to expand, offering fresh content for dedicated players. The highly anticipated Pathogen expansion is currently available at a heavily discounted price, providing an excellent opportunity to revisit the game and unlock new challenges.

Even better, the momentum continues with the upcoming sequel, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. It’s an exciting development that promises to deepen the co-op experience, keeping the adrenaline flowing for fans of this unique shooter universe.

If you are looking for something compelling and engaging right now, especially if you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass, this title is a must-play. Don’t miss out on what many are calling one of the most underrated co-op shooters available today.