It sure looks like Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is in development, and it could be set for a surprise launch before the end of the year.
While this apparent sequel to Cold Iron Studios' 2021 blaster hasn't been officially announced yet, it has seemingly been rated by the ESRB.
As spotted by Gematsu (via PCGamesN) a listing for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 briefly appeared on the website for the ESRB—the US' entertainment ratings body.
The page, which has since been taken down, awarded Fireteam Elite 2 a "Mature" rating for "Blood and Gore, Strong Language and Violence" (sounds like an Aliens game!).
Since games only tend to get rated close to release, this would suggest that a surprise launch for Fireteam Elite 2 is imminent.
While no masterpiece, the original was a decent cooperative shooter, with Robert Zak awarding it a score of 73 in his Aliens: Fireteam Elite review.
Hopefully this sequel, which seems pretty darned likely to exist, can refine and expand upon the foundations laid by that first game. »