The original XCOM was praised by many and so when the sequel arrived on PC only, there was uproar. Now though XCOM 2 is here…and we don’t need a PC to experience it!
Available right now on Xbox One, XCOM 2 brings open ended gameplay, tactical plans, plenty of challenge the the chance to head off into the sunset to engage in some full on human/alien multiplayer. It may not appeal to all, but if you liked the first game and haven’t played the sequel on PC, then you could do worse than grab it.
If you do decide you need a bit of XCOM 2 in your life, be aware that there are two versions. The Standard edition brings the base game, whilst the Digital Deluxe Edition drops in the Reinforcement Pack too. Alternatively, you can grab the add-on, or any of the pieces included in it individually.
Head on over to the Xbox One Games Store right now. If the 88/100 PC Metacritic score is anything to go by, you won’t want to miss this one.
Standard Edition – £44.99
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity. • XCOM ON THE RUN: Take command of the Avenger, an alien supply craft converted to XCOM’s mobile headquarters. New open-ended gameplay lets you decide where to guide your strike team, how to grow popular support, and when to combat enemy counter-operations. • RECRUIT RESISTANCE FIGHTERS: Five soldier classes, each with its own skill tree, let you create specific soldiers for your tactical plan. • TACTICAL GUERRILLA COMBAT: New gameplay systems offer more tactical flexibility in combat. Use concealment to ambush enemy patrols. Loot enemies for precious gear and artifacts. Rescue VIPs and save fallen comrades by carrying them to the extraction point. • A NEW BREED OF ENEMY: A diverse cast of enemies from powerful new alien species to the ADVENT, enforcers of the alien regime, offer a distinct tactical challenge. • RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND UPGRADE: Configure and build rooms on the Avenger to give XCOM new capabilities on the battlefield. Use your Scientists and Engineers to research, develop and upgrade weapons and armor to fit your preferred tactics. • EACH MISSION IS A UNIQUE CHALLENGE: Go on missions around the world, from wildlands to the heart of the alien-controlled megacities, to the depths of alien installations. There are virtually infinite combinations of maps, missions and goals. • ENGAGE IN HEAD-TO-HEAD MULTIPLAYER: Mix-and-match squads of humans and aliens and battle head-to-head on randomly-generated maps.
Digital Deluxe Edition – £56.99
Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity. The XCOM 2 Digital Deluxe Edition includes the full base game and the XCOM 2 Reinforcement pack, that includes the following themed add-on packs: • ANARCHY’S CHILDREN features more dramatic rebellion-themed soldier customizations. • ALIEN HUNTERS transform the soldiers of XCOM into an elite alien hunting squad with impressive new weapons and armor to face off against new alien Rulers that will pursue your squad across an entire campaign. Additional cosmetic upgrades to soldiers and the Avenger are included, as well as a new epic mission where Central Officer Bradford leads a squad with the guidance of an old friend. • SHEN’S LAST GIFT introduces ADVENT’s “Lost Towers” facility where Chief Engineer Lily Shen accompanies your squad in search of her late father’s secretive final project. Discover a unique new soldier class complete with powerful new combat abilities, strategy mechanics, and customization options.
