XCOM 2 has been announced, and this new game is set to launch as early as this fall. Firaxis Games is initially planning to release it on PC only.
Here is what makes XCOM 2 worth your time:
The story is set in the future, though not a very distant one, just twenty years from now.
Earth has been conquered! The invaders are not zombies or mutant animals but "just" an alien race, and that "just" an alien race managed to defeat humanity.
A new government brings a new order, and anyone who disagrees with the way things are is simply wiped out.
Pretty promises: what lies behind the construction of new cities and the promise of prosperity for all of humanity?
XCOM is a small organization that has decided to stand up to the invaders and expose the secrets the aliens are hiding behind this "new and beautiful future."
Living under the constant threat of danger from every side, hiding on the outskirts and in the slums yet still fighting back: that is the fate of XCOM's members.
To some extent you will have to become a thief, because there is nowhere to get resources for the war against the aliens except their own bases, which you will have to raid.
Staying in the shadows while still fighting, always balancing on the edge: that is the lot of XCOM's members, and of the player.
Procedurally generated levels make every playthrough unique in its own way.
Several soldier classes to choose from.
Customizable squads.
Enemies get upgraded too, so you won't get bored.
New tactical options.
What people are saying about the new game:
Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K: "Firaxis proved their mastery with the very first game, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, which won Game of the Year. This second game can breathe new life into the series thanks to its epic story and the great goals it sets for players."
Jake Solomon, creative director at Firaxis Games: "We paid attention to player feedback on the first game, and that played a big role in creating a spectacular strategy game with mod support, procedural levels and, of course, new enemy types and soldier classes."
To sum up: a new chapter in the story, new enemies and, of course, new technology. All that is left is to defend the planet you love, remembering that the fate of everyone living on it is in your hands. You can download XCOM 2 for free, then study alien technology, build up your base, carefully plan your attacks on the invaders and command every move your soldiers make.
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