Aliens versus Predator 2 (2001) — Release Date, Cheats, Price & Requirements

Aliens versus Predator 2

The sequel to one of the most frightening games ever made, Aliens vs. Predator 2 takes you to Planet LV1201, where three diverse and bloodthirsty species battle for survival. The story-driven plot weaves…

22 October 2001

What Aliens versus Predator 2 is

Aliens versus Predator 2 is a shooter game developed by Monolith Productions and released in 2001. It was published by Fox Interactive. It is available on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on LithTech Talon.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The sequel to one of the most frightening games ever made, Aliens vs. Predator 2 takes you to Planet LV1201, where three diverse and bloodthirsty species battle for survival. The story-driven plot weaves together the fates of all three races, while the action is as heart-stopping as the blockbuster films on which it is based. Choose to play as Alien, Predator, or Marine as you use your physical prowess, killer instincts, or superior firepower to stay alive.

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, horror, science fiction and stealth. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Alien series

Aliens versus Predator 2 is the 26th of 76 entries we hold in the Alien series. The next entry was Aliens Versus Predator 2: Primal Hunt in 2002.

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What it launched against

Aliens versus Predator 2 launched on 22 October 2001, within three weeks of Grand Theft Auto III, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete and Gothic.

Released around the same time: Grand Theft Auto III, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete, Gothic.

Official trailer