DLC (EU2012)

DLCs, or "downloadable content" packages, are small downloadable expansions that can be purchased for use with games such as XCOM: Enemy Unknown. At present two are available for this game, which can be downloaded via either Steam, PlayStation Network, or Xbox Live Marketplace (for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 releases of the game respectively).

Available DLC

	DLC	Release date	Description	Content
	Elite Soldier Pack	9th October 2012	Released with the game, gifted to pre-orders. Available for purchase to those who obtained the game later. Provides solely cosmetic soldier tweaks.	Three helmets and a unique hairstyle. A new selectable decorative form for three XCOM armours. Choices of an additional 32 armour/helmet "tints".
	Slingshot	4th December 2012	Recruit a new unit into XCOM while battling the aliens in the skies above China. Also includes additional soldier customisation features.	Three new council missions. Five new achievements. A unique unit, Shaojie Zhang. Three new hairstyles, four hats, helmets for all six researchable armours. A new selectable decorative form for all XCOM armours.

Future DLC

Along with Slingshot's announcement, it was indicated that a follow-up DLC would also be coming at a yet to be announced date. Hidden achievements for the game listed on Steam, along with configuration scripts already included in the game files, suggest this will arrive early January 2013 with the title "Progeny". While speculative, information thus far suggests it'll be similar to Slingshot in terms of content (a new unique unit, three council missions and possibly additional unit customisation options).

No additional plans for DLC beyond this have been announced.