Aliens: Fireteam Elite arrives on Nintendo Switch on April 26, 2023 as a cloud-based release, bringing the cooperative third-person shooter from developer Cold Iron Studios and publisher Focus Entertainment to Nintendo's handheld-console hybrid.
Originally launched in 2021 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X, the Switch edition is delivered via cloud streaming technology handled by Ubitus, the same partner behind previous Switch cloud ports such as Hitman 3, A Plague Tale, and Control.
The Switch eShop lists three editions: Standard, Into the Hive, and Ultimate.
Standard is priced at $29.99/£25.99, Into the Hive is $39.99 and includes the Pathogen Expansion, and the Ultimate Edition is $59.99 and bundles the Pathogen Expansion along with the Endeavor Pass and Endeavor Veteran Pack.
On UK and EU eShop storefronts, the game’s DLC items are also available individually for £5.99 each.
Nintendo’s storefront emphasizes that the Switch release is a cloud title and requires an internet connection to play.
The eShop further recommends sampling the free demo before purchasing to confirm performance on a player’s network.
A free demo is available now on the Switch eShop to let players test connectivity and get a feel for the game’s online co-op experience.
Gameplay on Switch mirrors the series’ core loop: squad-based survival in the Aliens universe across multiple campaigns.
The eShop description explains that players will fight through four co-op campaigns on the planet LV-895, facing Xenomorph hordes, dangerous Prowlers and Spitters, and using defensive positioning to survive.
Players can build and specialize their Marine using seven distinct class kits, unlockable abilities and perks, and a wide arsenal that includes pistols, SMGs, and heavy ordnance.
The title features more than 130 unique weapons and perks that players can customize and level up.
Cold Iron Studios’ original 2021 release established Fireteam Elite as a cooperative shooter built around class composition, consumables, and weapon progression.
The Switch cloud edition preserves those systems while relying on streaming to bring the full experience to Nintendo hardware.
With the April 26, 2023 release date confirmed and the eShop demo available for testing, Switch owners can evaluate connectivity now and prepare for the game’s cloud debut later this month.
Originally launched in 2021 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X, the Switch edition is delivered via cloud streaming technology handled by Ubitus, the same partner behind previous Switch cloud ports such as Hitman 3, A Plague Tale, and Control.
The Switch eShop lists three editions: Standard, Into the Hive, and Ultimate.
Standard is priced at $29.99/£25.99, Into the Hive is $39.99 and includes the Pathogen Expansion, and the Ultimate Edition is $59.99 and bundles the Pathogen Expansion along with the Endeavor Pass and Endeavor Veteran Pack.
On UK and EU eShop storefronts, the game’s DLC items are also available individually for £5.99 each.
Nintendo’s storefront emphasizes that the Switch release is a cloud title and requires an internet connection to play.
The eShop further recommends sampling the free demo before purchasing to confirm performance on a player’s network.
A free demo is available now on the Switch eShop to let players test connectivity and get a feel for the game’s online co-op experience.
Gameplay on Switch mirrors the series’ core loop: squad-based survival in the Aliens universe across multiple campaigns.
The eShop description explains that players will fight through four co-op campaigns on the planet LV-895, facing Xenomorph hordes, dangerous Prowlers and Spitters, and using defensive positioning to survive.
Players can build and specialize their Marine using seven distinct class kits, unlockable abilities and perks, and a wide arsenal that includes pistols, SMGs, and heavy ordnance.
The title features more than 130 unique weapons and perks that players can customize and level up.
Cold Iron Studios’ original 2021 release established Fireteam Elite as a cooperative shooter built around class composition, consumables, and weapon progression.
The Switch cloud edition preserves those systems while relying on streaming to bring the full experience to Nintendo hardware.
With the April 26, 2023 release date confirmed and the eShop demo available for testing, Switch owners can evaluate connectivity now and prepare for the game’s cloud debut later this month.
