XCOM Base Location (EU2012)
In the beginning of the game you have to choose the location of your base. There are five possible options for the location of your base:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia (not available in the tutorial)
- South America (not available in the tutorial)
- Africa (not available in the tutorial)
North America
Placing the base in North America, you get a bonus Air and Space: "All aircraft and aircraft weapons cost 50% less to purchase, build and maintain".
Your base will be located in United States.
Europe
Placing the base in Europe, you get a bonus Expert Knowledge: "Laboratories and Workshops cost 50% less to build and maintain".
Your base will be located in Germany.
Asia
Placing the base in Asia, you get a bonus Future Combat: "All projects in the Foundry and the Officer Training School cost 50% less".
Your base will be located in China, and the initial satellite will cover the Japan.
South America
Placing the base in South America, you get a bonus We Have Ways: "Autopsies and Interrogations are completed instantly".
Your base will be located in Brazil.
Africa
Placing the base in Africa, you get a bonus All In: "Monthly XCOM funding increased by 30%".
Your base will be located in Nigeria.
Notes
- If you cover an entire continent with satellites, then you also get that bonus even if your base is located elsewhere.