Cold Iron Studios released Hotfix #3 (Version 1.003.000) for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 on September 29, 2026. This update focuses on resolving critical stability issues and combat bugs, specifically targeting weapon damage registration and companion AI behavior.
The patch is currently live for players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This maintenance arrives one day after reports surfaced regarding staffing changes at the developer.
Core Combat and Weapon Fixes
The primary focus of Hotfix #3 is a replication bug that caused weapons to occasionally fail to deal damage to enemies. Additional adjustments were made to how the game calculates loadout statistics.
- Damage Consistency: Resolved a replication error that prevented weapon projectiles and hit-scan attacks from registering damage.
- Ammunition Scaling: Corrected a calculation error where certain weapon attachments and character perks applied incorrect starting ammunition values.
- EVI-87 Zvezda Bug: This patch re-introduces a known issue where the EVI-87 Zvezda Plasma Rifle may overheat without firing if the trigger is tapped rapidly.
Stability and AI Improvements
The update also addresses a specific crash involving the game’s companion bots. Previously, the game could crash if a bot attempted to revive a player.
- Bot Revive Logic: Fixed a crash triggered by Companion Bots attempting to initiate a revive sequence.
Development Roadmap and Studio Status
According to Massively Overpowered, Cold Iron Studios confirmed a round of layoffs on September 28, 2026. Despite these internal changes, the studio maintains that support for the game continues.
For the full technical breakdown of this update, players can view the official notes via Daybreak Game Company.
