Info (XCOM2)

This page is to start collect all the information related to Firaxis' upcoming XCOM 2 game, released through official channels and confirmed sources.

Storyline

According to the Overview available at the official XCOM 2 website:

• The new game takes place 20 years after Earth's surrender to the aliens during the invasion.
• The alien overlords have built megacities where war, poverty, crime and disease are supposedly eradicated, but which only serve as a cover for more sinister plans for humankind.
• XCOM was beaten and defeated but they have waging a guerrilla style war against the aliens.
• XCOM HQ is now a captured Alien Supply Ship that has been converted as a mobile command center.
• New alien races, including Snakemen and Sectoid hybrids.

Engine

• Procedural generated maps.
• Wide mod support: you can create maps, new races, storylines and campaigns and share them via Steam Workshop.

Soldiers

• 5 classes - no mention of how many new ones.
• Soldiers appear to have 'Character Skills' (check Tactical picture)
• Soldiers can use melee weapons.

Media

• XCOM 2 Official Site
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  Tactical

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  Sectoid hybrid

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  New mobile XCOM base

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  Sectoid hybrid

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