XCOM 2 – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

XCOM 2 Box Art
Publisher
2K Games
Developer
Firaxis Games
Platforms
PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release Date
PC, Mac, Linux: February 5, 2016; PS4, Xbox One: September 27, 2016; Nintendo Switch: May 29, 2020
Genre
Strategy

Game Overview:

XCOM 2 is a turn-based tactics strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games.

It is a direct sequel to the 2012 reboot of the series, XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

Latest Updates For XCOM 2

XCOM Director Says He isn’t Working on a New Game in the Series

XCOM Director Says He isn’t Working on a New Game in the Series

Jake Solomon, director of XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2, says he's currently busy with Marvel's Midnight Suns DLC.

XCOM Series is “Definitely Not Dead,” Says Marvel’s Midnight Suns Director

XCOM Series is “Definitely Not Dead,” Says Marvel’s Midnight Suns Director

Firaxis Games' Jake Solomon, who also directed XCOM 1 and 2, wouldn't even say the tactical strategy series is currently sleeping.

XCOM 2 and Insurmountable Will be Free Next Week on Epic Games Store

XCOM 2 and Insurmountable Will be Free Next Week on Epic Games Store

Firaxis's turn-based tactics game and ByteRocker Games' strategy roguelike adventure game are Epic Games Store's next week's free offerings.

Borderlands Legendary Collection, BioShock: The Collection, XCOM 2 Collection Out Now on Switch

Borderlands Legendary Collection, BioShock: The Collection, XCOM 2 Collection Out Now on Switch

2K Games' brings three blockbuster compilations to the Switch at last.

XCOM 2 Currently Free To Play On Steam Until April 30th

XCOM 2 Currently Free To Play On Steam Until April 30th

Fight aliens free of charge over the next week.

XCOM 2 Collection, BioShock: The Collection, Borderlands Legendary Collection Coming to Switch

XCOM 2 Collection, BioShock: The Collection, Borderlands Legendary Collection Coming to Switch

2K Games' extensive catalogue of hits will arrive on May 29th for Switch.

XCOM 2 Collection, Catherine: Full Body Rated for Switch in South Korea

XCOM 2 Collection, Catherine: Full Body Rated for Switch in South Korea

The puzzler and the strategy title could be headed to Nintendo's hybrid.

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – Tactical Legacy Pack is Now Available

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – Tactical Legacy Pack is Now Available

It's free for current expansion owners until December 3rd.

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Owners Receive Free Tactical Legacy Pack Next Week

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Owners Receive Free Tactical Legacy Pack Next Week

The DLC will be free until December 3rd, and offers new Legacy Ops, maps, and much more.

PlayStation Plus EU Free Games For June Includes XCOM 2, Trials Fusion

PlayStation Plus EU Free Games For June Includes XCOM 2, Trials Fusion

Two extremely solid PS4 titles (and one great PS3 title) are free next month.

XCOM 2 Free to Play on Xbox Live Gold and PC This Weekend

XCOM 2 Free to Play on Xbox Live Gold and PC This Weekend

Free weekend ends on May 6th; both versions heavily discounted.

XCOM 2 Gets Xbox One X Enhancement Patch

XCOM 2 Gets Xbox One X Enhancement Patch

Well, that was a surprise.

XCOM 2 Collection Confirmed For Xbox One And PS4

XCOM 2 Collection Confirmed For Xbox One And PS4

One amazing bundle is on PC now, and consoles very soon.

XCOM 2 War of the Chosen Trailer Showcases Templar Faction

XCOM 2 War of the Chosen Trailer Showcases Templar Faction

This assassin-like class grows stronger the more it kills.

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen New Video Shows Off Gameplay Footage

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen New Video Shows Off Gameplay Footage

Feel lost and abandoned, yet?

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Trailer Showcases New Reaper Faction

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Trailer Showcases New Reaper Faction

Check out their abilities and how they can turn the tide of battle.

XCOM 2 Developer Reacts To Mario+Rabbids

XCOM 2 Developer Reacts To Mario+Rabbids

"If I had know we could have done that, I would have pitched that to Nintendo a long time ago!"

XCOM 2 War of the Chosen Expansion Announced, Mimics Nemesis System

XCOM 2 War of the Chosen Expansion Announced, Mimics Nemesis System

New factions, enemies and sects will be coming for your squad.

XCOM 2 Now Available for Xbox One and PS4 in North America

XCOM 2 Now Available for Xbox One and PS4 in North America

Releasing worldwide this Friday.

XCOM 2 Trophies Revealed for the PS4 Version

XCOM 2 Trophies Revealed for the PS4 Version

One more turn...

XCOM 2 Delayed To September 30, 2K Promises More Polished Product

XCOM 2 Delayed To September 30, 2K Promises More Polished Product

It's just a short delay, so it's nothing to get too bent out of shape over.

XCOM 2: Shen’s Last Gift Adds Robot Units, Out Now on Steam

XCOM 2: Shen’s Last Gift Adds Robot Units, Out Now on Steam

Robots join the fray in the battle against the aliens.

XCOM 2 Launching on PS4 and Xbox One in September

XCOM 2 Launching on PS4 and Xbox One in September

Oh yes. Yes please.

XCOM 2 Alien Hunters DLC Releasing on May 12th, New Features Revealed

XCOM 2 Alien Hunters DLC Releasing on May 12th, New Features Revealed

Craft new armour sets and net four new weapons with the DLC.

XCOM 2 Anarchy’s Children DLC Now Available

XCOM 2 Anarchy’s Children DLC Now Available

More than 100 customization options for players.

XCOM 2 Patch Optimizes Performance, Addresses Issues

XCOM 2 Patch Optimizes Performance, Addresses Issues

Zip Mode also added for increased animation speeds.

XCOM 2 Issues Weren’t Seen Before Launch – Firaxis

XCOM 2 Issues Weren’t Seen Before Launch – Firaxis

Dev still takes responsibility and is "working very furiously" on fixes.

XCOM 2 Video Walkthrough With All Endings

XCOM 2 Video Walkthrough With All Endings

A complete video walkthrough for XCOM 2.

XCOM 2 Patch Improves Texture Streaming, Removes MSAA 8x From Default Max Settings

XCOM 2 Patch Improves Texture Streaming, Removes MSAA 8x From Default Max Settings

Improvements to XCOM 2's performance inbound.

XCOM 2 Performance Issues Under Investigation

XCOM 2 Performance Issues Under Investigation

"We want everyone to have the best experience possible."

XCOM 2 Review – Rebel Yell

XCOM 2 Review – Rebel Yell

Fight back against oppression, even if your hardware struggles in the process.

XCOM 2 Has Already Sold Over Half A Million Copies In Five Days

XCOM 2 Has Already Sold Over Half A Million Copies In Five Days

Well deserved success.

XCOM 2 Mega Guide: Squad Setups, Skills, Loadouts, Weapons, Research And More

XCOM 2 Mega Guide: Squad Setups, Skills, Loadouts, Weapons, Research And More

A complete guide for XCOM 2.

XCOM 2 Cheats: Increasing Squad Size, Lowering Enemy HP, Grenade Radius And More

XCOM 2 Cheats: Increasing Squad Size, Lowering Enemy HP, Grenade Radius And More

A complete cheats guide for XCOM 2.

XCOM 2 PC Errors And Fixes: Low FPS, Performance Boost, Stuttering Issues

XCOM 2 PC Errors And Fixes: Low FPS, Performance Boost, Stuttering Issues

A few tech tips for XCOM 2.

XCOM 2 PC Visual Analysis: Un-optimized Performance

XCOM 2 PC Visual Analysis: Un-optimized Performance

We put XCOM 2 under the scanner.

XCOM 2 Wiki – Everything you need to know about the game

XCOM 2 Wiki – Everything you need to know about the game

Everything you need to know about XCOM 2.

XCOM 2 Available Now, Launch Trailer Released

XCOM 2 Available Now, Launch Trailer Released

Take back the planet.

XCOM 2 Video Asks You to Lead the Avenger

XCOM 2 Video Asks You to Lead the Avenger

Can you make the best use of its resources to defeat the aliens?

XCOM 2 Steam Pre-Load Schedule Detailed

XCOM 2 Steam Pre-Load Schedule Detailed

Find out when the tactical strategy unlocks for you.

XCOM 2 New Screens Show Off Slum Environments

XCOM 2 New Screens Show Off Slum Environments

Probably the most exciting map types in the game, potentially.

XCOM 2 Dev Addresses Concerns of DLC Cut From Main Game

XCOM 2 Dev Addresses Concerns of DLC Cut From Main Game

"We don't work on DLC until we finish the core game."

XCOM 2 Minimum and Recommended System Requirements Released

XCOM 2 Minimum and Recommended System Requirements Released

Find out what hardware you'll need to run the next XCOM.

XCOM 2 Developer Explains Different Mindset While Approaching The Sequel

XCOM 2 Developer Explains Different Mindset While Approaching The Sequel

Having had a wildly successful game helps.

XCOM 2 Digital Deluxe Edition, Reinforcement Pack Announced

XCOM 2 Digital Deluxe Edition, Reinforcement Pack Announced

Three expansions arriving for the tactical strategy title.

XCOM 2 New Screens Show Off Shanty Towns

XCOM 2 New Screens Show Off Shanty Towns

XCOM looks better and better.

XCOM 2 New Screenshots Show off Battles In The Wilderness

XCOM 2 New Screenshots Show off Battles In The Wilderness

XCOM: Fallout.

XCOM 2 Launch Delayed To February 2016

XCOM 2 Launch Delayed To February 2016

'We want to deliver a great follow up to Enemy Unknown.'

XCOM 2: New Trailer Showcases New Strategies

XCOM 2: New Trailer Showcases New Strategies

GIVE IT TO ME NOW.

New XCOM 2 Class, The Chryssalid, Revealed

New XCOM 2 Class, The Chryssalid, Revealed

'We had to have them back.'

Check Out Ten Minutes of XCOM 2 Gameplay Footage Inside

Check Out Ten Minutes of XCOM 2 Gameplay Footage Inside

Enemy unleashed.

XCOM 2 Dev Most Comfortable With PC, Gamepad Support Coming Post-Launch

XCOM 2 Dev Most Comfortable With PC, Gamepad Support Coming Post-Launch

Features like physically based rendering and better destruction motivated Firaxis's exclusivity decision.

XCOM 2: Firaxis Discusses Why Game Had to be PC Exclusive

XCOM 2: Firaxis Discusses Why Game Had to be PC Exclusive

And it is a reason I can respect.

XCOM 2 Is Officially Announced And There’s Screenshots As Well

XCOM 2 Is Officially Announced And There’s Screenshots As Well

XCOM 2 centers on a world where Aliens have won in their takeover bid.

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