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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blind Squirrel Games|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blindsquirrelentertainment.com/games/xcom-2-war-of-the-chosen/|title=XCOM 2 : War Of The Chosen|date=2022-07-15}}</ref>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|Linux}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|Linux}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|xcom-2|85}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|xcom-2|85}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization| | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|cosmetic, finite spend}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | cosmetic, finite spend }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
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|official site= https://www.xcom.com/xcom-2/ | |official site= https://www.xcom.com/xcom-2/ | ||
|hltb = 28279 | |hltb = 28279 | ||
− | |strategywiki = | + | |lutris = xcom-2 |
− | |mobygames = | + | |strategywiki = XCOM 2 |
+ | |mobygames = 76819 | ||
|wikipedia = XCOM 2 | |wikipedia = XCOM 2 | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 21050 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-xcom-2-optimized-video-settings-for-quality-and-performance-r193 PC Report: XCOM 2] | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-xcom-2-optimized-video-settings-for-quality-and-performance-r193 PC Report: XCOM 2] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/sections/203750688-XCOM-2 Official support knowledgebase] | ||
{{mm}} [http://ufopaedia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page UFOpaedia] - Wiki for the series | {{mm}} [http://ufopaedia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page UFOpaedia] - Wiki for the series | ||
{{GOG.com links|1482002159|xcom_2}} | {{GOG.com links|1482002159|xcom_2}} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/xcom2/ | Steam | [https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/xcom2collection/ Collection] also available. | | OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/xcom2/ | Steam | [https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/xcom2collection/ Collection] also available. | | OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | xcom-2 | EGS | {{store link|Epic Games Store|xcom-2--collection|Collection}} also available. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | xcom-2 | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|xcom-2-digital-deluxe|Digital Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|GamersGate|xcom-2-collection|Collection}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2896-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2896-2|Digital Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|Gamesplanet|2896-9|Collection}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2896-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2896-2|Digital Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|Gamesplanet|2896-9|Collection}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | xcom_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | xcom_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1070220144 | MacApp | Cannot play multiplayer with Steam players.<ref name="multiplayer">[https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/xcom2/faqs/multiplayer_cross_platform_support/ Feral Support | XCOM 2 FAQs | Can Windows, Mac and Linux users play multiplayer matches together?]</ref> | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id1070220144 | MacApp | Cannot play multiplayer with Steam players.<ref name="multiplayer">[https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/xcom2/faqs/multiplayer_cross_platform_support/ Feral Support | XCOM 2 FAQs | Can Windows, Mac and Linux users play multiplayer matches together?]</ref> | | OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 268500 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|91143|Digital Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|Steam-bundle|7118|Collection}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 268500 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|91143|Digital Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|Steam-bundle|7118|Collection}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0156WCTY6 | Steam | {{store link|Amazon.com|B019481Z98|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
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{{ii}} '''Digital Deluxe Edition''' includes only the Reinforcement Pack DLC. | {{ii}} '''Digital Deluxe Edition''' includes only the Reinforcement Pack DLC. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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{{DLC/row| Resistance Warrior Pack | Pre-order bonus, also available for separate purchase. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| Resistance Warrior Pack | Pre-order bonus, also available for separate purchase. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| War of the Chosen | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| War of the Chosen | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Reinforcement Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Alien Hunters | Included as part of the Reinforcement Pack. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Shen's Last Gift | Included as part of the Reinforcement Pack. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Anarchy's Children | Cosmetic. Included as part of the Reinforcement Pack. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\Config\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\Config\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM 2/}} |
− | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/XCOM2/}} | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/XCOM2/Config/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|true}} | {{XDG|true}} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\SaveData\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\SaveData\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM 2/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2/XComGame/SaveData/}} |
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/XCOM2/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2/XComGame/SaveData/}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/XCOM2/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2/XComGame/SaveData/|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/XCOM 2 WotC/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2 War of the Chosen/XComGame/SaveData/}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = true |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} Custom characters and pools are not saved to the Steam Cloud. | {{--}} Custom characters and pools are not saved to the Steam Cloud. | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[MSAA]] (Windows only). | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[MSAA]] (Windows only). | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Enable [[Steam Input API]] for native support. |
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|steam hook input = unknown | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
− | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = true |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection = unknown | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Xbox controller proper recognition=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Switch off <code>xbox controller support</code> in the Steam general controller settings using the Big Picture mode.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Xcom/comments/6ihbsv/how_to_use_an_xbox_one_controller_for_xcom_2_on/?ref=share&ref_source=link|title=How to use an Xbox One controller for Xcom 2 on Steam|date=September 2019}}</ref>}} | ||
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+ | ===Fix for key bindings and controller remapping=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Key bindings not saving fix and controller remapping|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\Config\XComInput.ini}} | ||
+ | # Since XCOM 2 has multiple keybinding subsets, look for the section called <code>[XComGame.XComTacticalInput]</code> for the "Tactical Shortcuts" or <code>[XComGame.XComHeadquartersInput]</code> for the " Avenger Shortcuts". | ||
+ | # These sections contain the keybindings and their corresponding commands for both keyboard and controller. | ||
+ | # Change the name of the keybinding to the desired key. | ||
+ | Example: | ||
+ | <pre>Bindings=(Name="Z", Command="W_Key_Press | onrelease W_Key_Release", bPrimaryBinding=True)</pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = limited |
|online play players = 2 | |online play players = 2 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Deactivated on Steam's Windows version on March 28, 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/articles/4471402312851-XCOM-2-STEAM-MULTIPLAYER-AND-CHALLENGE-MODE-UPDATE|title=XCOM 2 STEAM MULTIPLAYER AND CHALLENGE MODE UPDATE - 2K Support|date=2022-05-26}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Game crashes to desktop when performing an action=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Partially corrupted save|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Your save file successfully loads but crashes the game when you perform an action (shoot, overwatch, etc.). If you are able to load a save from a different mission and perform actions without crashing, then your aforementioned save may be partially corrupted. Once corrupted, any save file made thereafter contains the glitch causing the game to crash. | ||
+ | * Try older saves and continue from there. Creating a unique save at the beginning of a mission can help prevent significant loss of progression. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game launcher won't start=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Close MSI Afterburner|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # If you have MSI Afterburner (and RTSS running with the overlay) your game might not launch. Simply close the program and it should launch. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= false |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | + | |linux 64-bit executable= true |
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
− | |physics = | + | |physics = PhysX |
− | |physics notes = | + | |physics notes = Has [[Nvidia]]'s proprietary PhysX hardware acceleration, running in CPU mode by default. Find '''XComEngine.ini''' in the config folder location and find the line '''bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport''' and switch it to False to reduce CPU usage and improve overall FPS. Uses the GPU to accelerate PhysX BUT '''removes 3d particles from appearing''' |
− | |audio = | + | (source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5NcBoCkKSw) |
+ | |||
+ | {{cn|date=2022-10-11|reason=There isn't a DefaultEngine.ini file in the config location.}} | ||
+ | |audio = Wwise | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input = SDL2 | |input = SDL2 | ||
|input notes = Only on OS X and Linux. | |input notes = Only on OS X and Linux. | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink 2 |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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===Mod Launcher=== | ===Mod Launcher=== | ||
{{ii}} See [https://github.com/X2CommunityCore/xcom2-launcher/releases XCOM 2 Mod Launcher]. | {{ii}} See [https://github.com/X2CommunityCore/xcom2-launcher/releases XCOM 2 Mod Launcher]. | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 7 | + | |minOS = 7 |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz | ||
− | |minCPU2 = AMD Phenom 9950 | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Phenom X4 9950 2.6 GHz |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 45 GB | |minHD = 45 GB | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.13.6 |
− | |minCPU = Intel 2. | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 8 GB |
|minHD = 45 GB | |minHD = 45 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 650M |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5770 |
− | |minGPU3 = Intel Iris Pro Graphics | + | |minGPU3 = Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
− | |minVRAM = 1 GB | + | |minVRAM = 1 GB (Nvidia, ATI), 1.5 GB (Intel) |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
}} | }} | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS = Ubuntu 14.04.2 | + | |minOS = Ubuntu 14.04.2, SteamOS |
|minCPU = Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
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|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i7 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i7 |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 | ||
|recVRAM = 2 GB | |recVRAM = 2 GB | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} Intel GPUs are not officially supported. Nvidia requires 355.63 or newer drivers. | + | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. |
+ | {{ii}} Intel GPUs are not officially supported. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Nvidia requires 355.63 or newer drivers (358.16 recommended). | ||
+ | {{ii}} AMD requires Mesa 13.0.1 driver compiled using LLVM 3.9. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 17:16, 19 April 2024
Developers | |
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Firaxis Games | |
Blind Squirrel Games[1] | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Linux | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
OS X, Linux | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 5, 2016 |
macOS (OS X) | February 5, 2016 |
Linux | February 5, 2016 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 88 |
OpenCritic | 87 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | X-COM |
X-COM | |
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X-COM: UFO Defense | 1994 |
X-COM: Terror from the Deep | 1995 |
X-COM: Apocalypse | 1997 |
X-COM: Interceptor | 1998 |
X-COM: Email games | 1999 |
X-COM: Enforcer | 2001 |
XCOM: Enemy Unknown | 2012 |
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified | 2013 |
XCOM 2 | 2016 |
XCOM: Chimera Squad | 2020 |
XCOM 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view strategy game in the X-COM series.
General information
- PC Report: XCOM 2
- Official support knowledgebase
- UFOpaedia - Wiki for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Developer website | Collection also available. | |||
Epic Games Store | Collection also available. | |||
GamersGate | Digital Deluxe Edition, Collection also available. | |||
Digital Deluxe Edition, Collection also available. | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Digital Deluxe Edition, Collection also available. | |||
Humble Store | Collection also available. | |||
Mac App Store | Cannot play multiplayer with Steam players.[2] | |||
Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition, Collection also available. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. |
Version differences
- Collection includes all the DLC.
- Digital Deluxe Edition includes only the Reinforcement Pack DLC.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Resistance Warrior Pack | Pre-order bonus, also available for separate purchase. | |
War of the Chosen | ||
Reinforcement Pack | ||
Alien Hunters | Included as part of the Reinforcement Pack. | |
Shen's Last Gift | Included as part of the Reinforcement Pack. | |
Anarchy's Children | Cosmetic. Included as part of the Reinforcement Pack. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument[citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\Config\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM 2/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/feral-interactive/XCOM2/Config/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\SaveData\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM 2/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2/XComGame/SaveData/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/feral-interactive/XCOM2/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2/XComGame/SaveData/ $XDG_DATA_HOME/feral-interactive/XCOM 2 WotC/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2 War of the Chosen/XComGame/SaveData/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
- Custom characters and pools are not saved to the Steam Cloud.
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Needs fix for Vert- FOV; see Multi-monitor. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Needs fix for Vert- FOV; see Multi-monitor. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, MSAA (Windows only). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Multi-monitor
Edit configuration file[3] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers | Enable Steam Input API for native support. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Xbox controller proper recognition
Switch off xbox controller support in the Steam general controller settings using the Big Picture mode.[4]
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Fix for key bindings and controller remapping
Key bindings not saving fix and controller remapping[citation needed] |
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Example: Bindings=(Name="Z", Command="W_Key_Press | onrelease W_Key_Release", bPrimaryBinding=True) |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Voice, sound effects, music, and VOIP. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | There is no option and no known workaround to disable that feature. This game uses Unreal Engine 3.5 which renders most workarounds non-working. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Steam and Mac App Store players cannot play together.[2]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 2 | Versus |
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Online play | 2 | Versus Deactivated on Steam's Windows version on March 28, 2022.[5] |
Issues unresolved
Game crashes to desktop when performing an action
Partially corrupted save[citation needed] |
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Issues fixed
Game launcher won't start
Close MSI Afterburner[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
OpenGL | 4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | Has Nvidia's proprietary PhysX hardware acceleration, running in CPU mode by default. Find XComEngine.ini in the config folder location and find the line bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport and switch it to False to reduce CPU usage and improve overall FPS. Uses the GPU to accelerate PhysX BUT removes 3d particles from appearing
(source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5NcBoCkKSw) [citation needed] |
Audio | Wwise | |
Input | SDL2 | Only on OS X and Linux. |
Cutscenes | Bink Video 2 |
Mod Launcher
- See XCOM 2 Mod Launcher.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz AMD Phenom X4 9950 2.6 GHz |
3.0 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon HD 7970 2 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.13.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 650M ATI Radeon HD 5770 Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 1 GB (Nvidia, ATI), 1.5 GB (Intel) of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04.2, SteamOS | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 AMD Radeon R9 270 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 2 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
- Intel GPUs are not officially supported.
- Nvidia requires 355.63 or newer drivers (358.16 recommended).
- AMD requires Mesa 13.0.1 driver compiled using LLVM 3.9.
References
- ↑ XCOM 2 : War Of The Chosen - last accessed on 2022-07-15
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Feral Support | XCOM 2 FAQs | Can Windows, Mac and Linux users play multiplayer matches together?
- ↑ View topic - XCOM 2 | WSGF
- ↑ How to use an Xbox One controller for Xcom 2 on Steam - last accessed on September 2019
- ↑ XCOM 2 STEAM MULTIPLAYER AND CHALLENGE MODE UPDATE - 2K Support - last accessed on 2022-05-26