XCOM 2
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.
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Feb 4, 2016
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XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown , the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year.
Earth has changed. Twenty years have passed since world leaders offered an unconditional surrender to alien forces. XCOM , the planet’s last line of defense, was left decimated and scattered. Now, in XCOM 2 , the aliens rule Earth, building shining cities that promise a brilliant future for humanity on the surface, while concealing a sinister agenda and eliminating all who dissent from their new order.
Only those who live at the edges of the world have a margin of freedom. Here, a force gathers once again to stand up for humanity. Always on the run, and facing impossible odds, the remnant XCOM forces must find a way to ignite a global resistance, and eliminate the alien threat once and for all.
- XCOM ON THE RUN: Take command of the Avenger, an alien supply craft converted to XCOM’s mobile headquarters. New open-ended gameplay lets you decide where to guide your strike team, how to grow popular support, and when to combat enemy counter-operations.
- RECRUIT RESISTANCE FIGHTERS: Five soldier classes, each with its own skill tree, let you create specific soldiers for your tactical plan.
- TACTICAL GUERRILLA COMBAT: New gameplay systems offer more tactical flexibility in combat. Use concealment to ambush enemy patrols. Loot enemies for precious gear and artifacts. Rescue VIPs and save fallen comrades by carrying them to the extraction point.
- A NEW BREED OF ENEMY: A diverse cast of enemies from powerful new alien species to the ADVENT, enforcers of the alien regime, offer a distinct tactical challenge.
- RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND UPGRADE: Configure and build rooms on the Avenger to give XCOM new capabilities on the battlefield. Use your Scientists and Engineers to research, develop and upgrade weapons and armor to fit your preferred tactics.
- EACH MISSION IS A UNIQUE CHALLENGE: Go on missions around the world, from wildlands to the heart of the alien-controlled megacities, to the depths of alien installations. There are virtually infinite combinations of maps, missions and goals.
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Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Firaxis Games
- Publisher:
- 2K
Quick facts
- Release
- Feb 5, 2016: Windows, LinuxApr 7, 2016: Mac
- Last updated
- May 19, 2026
- Storefronts
- PlayStation, Epic Games Store, and Steam
- Genres
- Strategy
- Tags
- Combat
- Moods
- Tactical
- Social styles
- Solo
- Demo
- Not announced
- Price model
- Purchase
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| English | |||
| French | |||
| German |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
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Content descriptors
Blood, Use of Tobacco, Violence
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Controller & Support
Device support
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS:
- Windows® 7, 64-bit
- Processor:
- Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz
- Memory:
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 45 GB available space
- Sound Card:
- DirectX compatible sound card
- Additional Notes:
- Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 and 2013 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX.
Recommended
- OS:
- Windows® 7, 64-bit
- Processor:
- 3GHz Quad Core
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better
- Storage:
- 45 GB available space
- Sound Card:
- DirectX compatible sound card
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Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Firaxis Games
- Publisher:
- 2K
Quick facts
- Release
- Feb 5, 2016: Windows, LinuxApr 7, 2016: Mac
- Last updated
- May 19, 2026
- Storefronts
- PlayStation, Epic Games Store, and Steam
- Genres
- Strategy
- Tags
- Combat
- Moods
- Tactical
- Social styles
- Solo
- Demo
- Not announced
- Price model
- Purchase
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| English | |||
| French | |||
| German |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
ESRB t
Content descriptors
Blood, Use of Tobacco, Violence
Support
Controller & Support
Device support
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing
Reviews
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"Players are rating this around 84 on IGDB."
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