Aliens: Fireteam Elite has launched the September 15 update across all platforms, so here’s the full list of changes and fixes with this patch. It’s important to note that before going into these patch notes, if you notice issues with your weapon accuracy, this is not an intended problem. The developers have noted that this is unintended, and is being worked on as quickly as possible to get things back to a normal state. As for the remainder of the update though, there’s plenty to go over. Without further adieu, here’s everything new with Aliens: Fireteam Elite September 15!

Aliens: Fireteam Elite September 15 Update Patch Notes

PC

  • Phalanx:
  • Increase to the Shield ability blocking angle, making it easier to block attacks from enemies that are not directly in front of the shield.
  • Change to the Shield ability so that it no longer easily gets interrupted by being stumbled.
  • Doc:
  • Fix for the Doc’s “Readiness” perk so that it now properly grants improvements to Ability Recharge Speed.

Visual

  • Improvements to ultra-widescreen support.
  • Adjustment to the L59 Minigun’s muzzle flash, reducing it’s brightness to a level similar to the Smartgun.

UI

  • Fix for instances where the “Spectate” and “Abandon Mission” options failed to display correctly upon death.

Achievements

  • Fix to some instances of Achievements not being granted upon collection of an item. This fix will also include the “All My Personal Friends” Achievement for leveling up 30 weapons to four stars.

General

  • Fix for an issue where the “Delayed Recovery” Challenge Card could interfere with Ability Recharge Speeds in unintended ways.
  • Fixed issue where the “Spectate” or “Abandon Mission” button might not appear in 2 player co-op missions.

PlayStation

Kits, Weapons, and Combat

  • Adjustment to the L59 Minigun’s muzzle flash, reducing it’s brightness to a level similar to the Smartgun.

  • Fix for an issue where the “Delayed Recovery” Challenge Card could interfere with Ability Recharge Speeds in unintended ways.

  • Fix for an issue that could prevent some doors from opening for console players during a mission.

  • Added “(PS4)” and “(PS5)” to the end of the game’s name on PlayStation consoles to help better differentiate between the two versions. PlayStation 5 players: Make sure you’ve downloaded and are playing the version optimized for your console!

  • Fixed issue where the “Spectate” or “Abandon Mission” button might not appear in 2 player co-op missions.

Xbox

  • Increase to the Shield ability blocking angle, making it easier to block attacks from enemies that are not directly in front of the shield.

  • Change to the Shield ability so that it no longer easily gets interrupted by being stumbled.

  • Fix for the Doc’s “Readiness” perk so that it now properly grants improvements to Ability Recharge Speed.

  • Fix for an issue where the “Delayed Recovery” Challenge Card could interfere with Ability Recharge Speeds in unintended ways.

  • Fix for an issue that could prevent some doors from opening for console players during a mission.

  • Fixed issue where the “Spectate” or “Abandon Mission” button might not appear in 2 player co-op missions

Aliens: Fireteam Elite and the September 15 update are available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. For more information regarding this update, check out the official website.