Patches (EU2012)

Patches

2013-12-02

• Features:
  • Addition of Traditional Chinese

• Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where units would not return to low cover after using suppression.
  • Units should no longer become stuck in walls in HQ Assault.
  • Aliens entering the map on to a proximity mine will no longer cause the game to crash.

2013-01-08

• Second Wave addition
  • If a player has beaten the game, they can access a variety of gameplay toggles upon starting a new game. The Second Wave option will be available on the New Game menu.
• AI teleport bug fix
  • Minimizes the bug where aliens teleport into the middle of a player’s squad
• Defeat screen when beating the game
  • Minimizes a bug that displays a Defeat screen after winning the game
• PC Only
  • Chris Kluwe as XCOM Hero unlock

2012-12-07

• Slingshot Content Pack will no longer cause the game to think pre-existing saves are corrupt. All previous saves should now work properly.

2012-11-08

• Abductor roof visibility problems resolved.
• Interception game hang issues resolved;
  • If two interceptors are sent after UFO.
  • If Skyranger is returning from combat after an Interceptor was already deployed.
• SHIV inaccessible issues resolved.
• AI Alien Activity Hang resolution.
• Multiplayer connectivity optimization.
• TempleShip optimization: All Soldiers properly spawn when restarting the mission after clearing the second room of TempleShip.
• Snapshot penalty should no longer apply when Overwatching without first moving.
• Easy Difficulty is now easier.
• Rookie HP issue is now resolved.

2012-10-12

• Various visibility/hiding optimizations
• Multiplayer text chat support (J to activate)
• Mouse 4/5 will switch soldiers in the Barracks
• ESC hides the movement grid if you do not want to commit to a move while it is activated.
• Squad Sight ability optimization
• Fixed issue when equipping two grenades with Deep Pockets.
• Fixed Rapid Fire sometimes consuming too much ammo.
• SHIVs that are damaged will no longer become unusable.
• Fixed some hangs/soft crashes in tactical combat.
• Replaced software cursor with the operating system cursor to reduce lag and framerate dependence.
• Fixed rendering bug which causes some soldier’s hair to appear as if it is rendering on top of environment fog.
• 1080p movies are now used at all times on the PC.

2014-02-26

PC and Console:

• Balance changes to mimetic skin
• The Foundry project Pistol I has been applied to Laser and Plasma Pistols
• Fix for a hang when close combat triggers while affected by neural damping
• Ironman save turning in to an autosave when spamming save/exit

PC Only:

• Pause button to strategy and tactical game
• Bug Fix for the Edison Achievement not unlocking when researching all techs
• Add hunkerdown to the key bindings page
• Allowing XCOM:EW to unlock second wave options based on steam achievements a user has
• Addition of Touch controls to the game:
  • Additional Notes Regarding Touch Support: Touch support can be enabled through the options menu. For full functionality, it is recommended to use this option with a multi-touch display. All features may not be available with single-touch displays. If this feature is enabled without a touch display the game may become unresponsive. This option can be disabled at any time with or without using a touch display through the options menu.