Difference between revisions of "XCOM: Enemy Unknown"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 9, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 9, 2012}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 27, 2013}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 19, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 19, 2014}} | ||
|steam appid = 200510 | |steam appid = 200510 | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-xcom-enemy-unknown-on-linux-r151 PC Report - XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Linux] | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-xcom-enemy-unknown-on-linux-r151 PC Report - XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Linux] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://ufopaedia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page UFOpaedia] - Wiki for the series | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://forums.2kgames.com/forumdisplay.php?76-XCOM-General-Discussion Official Forum] - not PC-specific | ||
{{GOG.com links|1558688142|xcom_enemy_unknown_complete_pack}} | {{GOG.com links|1558688142|xcom_enemy_unknown_complete_pack}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/200510/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/200510/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{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/xcomenemyunknowncomplete/ | Steam | Complete Edition. [https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/xcomenemyunknownelite/ Elite Edition] also available. | | OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008ALU5KG | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B008ALU5KG | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | xcom-enemy-unknown | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | xcom-enemy-unknown | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} GOG.com version is single-player only. | {{ii}} GOG.com version is single-player only. | ||
− | + | {{ii}} '''Complete Pack''' and '''Complete Edition''' include all the DLC. | |
+ | {{ii}} '''Elite Edition''' for OS X includes the two DLC packs, but not the ''Enemy Within'' expansion. | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Elite Soldier Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Elite Soldier Pack | Pre-order bonus, also available for separate purchase. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Slingshot Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Slingshot Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| XCOM: Enemy Within | | + | {{DLC/row| XCOM: Enemy Within | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
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|touchscreen = true | |touchscreen = true | ||
|touchscreen notes = Requires Enemy Within DLC.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/200510/discussions/0/522729359055336987/ :: Enabling Touch-Input on PC -- Steam General Discussions]</ref> Must be first enabled in options. | |touchscreen notes = Requires Enemy Within DLC.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/200510/discussions/0/522729359055336987/ :: Enabling Touch-Input on PC -- Steam General Discussions]</ref> Must be first enabled in options. | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
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|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 2 |
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 2 |
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
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|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recOS = 10.9. | + | |recOS = 10.9.5 |
|recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = 512 GB |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} The OS X version is not supported on these graphics cards: ATI Radeon X1xxx series, ATI Radeon HD2xxx series, Intel GMA series, Nvidia GeForce 7xxx series, Nvidia GeForce 8xxx series | + | {{ii}} The following cards require 8 GB of RAM: Nvidia GeForce 320M, Nvidia GeForce 9400 and Intel HD3000. |
+ | {{ii}} The OS X version is not supported on these graphics cards: ATI Radeon X1xxx series, ATI Radeon HD2xxx series, Intel GMA series, Nvidia GeForce 7xxx series, Nvidia GeForce 8xxx series. | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
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|minGPU = AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series | |minGPU = AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series | ||
|minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 600 Series | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 600 Series | ||
− | |minGPU3 = Intel Iris Pro | + | |minGPU3 = Intel Iris Pro Graphics |
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
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|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
|recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 700 Series | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 700 Series | ||
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 10:21, 21 October 2018
Developers | |
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Firaxis Games | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Linux | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
OS X, Linux | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 9, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | June 27, 2013 |
Linux | June 19, 2014 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
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 |
This page is for the reboot. For the original game, see X-COM: UFO Defense.
Key points
- The game suffers from an abundance of bugs. Some bugs were game-breaking as of 2012.[1]
General information
- PC Report - XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Linux
- UFOpaedia - Wiki for the series
- Official Forum - not PC-specific
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Developer website | Complete Edition. Elite Edition also available. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
GOG.com | Complete Pack | |||
Humble Store | Complete Edition | |||
Mac App Store | Elite Edition | |||
Steam | Steam CEG 1.1.0.2100 |
Version differences
- GOG.com version is single-player only.
- Complete Pack and Complete Edition include all the DLC.
- Elite Edition for OS X includes the two DLC packs, but not the Enemy Within expansion.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Elite Soldier Pack | Pre-order bonus, also available for separate purchase. | |
Slingshot Pack | ||
XCOM: Enemy Within |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument[2]
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Turn off multiplayer chat
Turn off multiplayer voice chat[3] |
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Enable armor tint options
Enable armor tints[4] |
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[XComStrategyGame.XGCustomizeUI] bArmorDecoAvailable=true bArmorTintAvailable=true |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\XCOM - Enemy Unknown\XComGame\Config\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\XCOM - Enemy Within\XComGame\Config\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM Enemy Unknown/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/feral-interactive/XCOM/WritableFiles/ |
- 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\XCOM - Enemy Unknown\XComGame\SaveData\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\XCOM - Enemy Within\XComGame\SaveData\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM Enemy Unknown/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/feral-interactive/XCOM/savedata/ |
- Having too many savegames can cause slowdowns, which can be fixed by regularly purging savegames.
- Savegames will start appearing in the wrong order once there are more than or around 100 savegames.
- If savegames are not showing when starting the game in Linux after playing it in Windows, go to the savegames location in Linux and change the name of the folder SaveData to savedata.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 2 | Versus |
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Online play | 2 | Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod to improve 3D support. | |||
TriDef 3D |
Issues fixed
Save game slowdowns
- Having a lot of savegames might cause the game to momentarily freeze while loading the "Save Game" screen.
Delete unnecessary save games[5] |
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Windows
Game appears to run in slow motion
- Using Gigabyte's OC Guru overclocking tool can cause the game to appear to run in slow motion, then jump forward in time every few seconds.
Close the OC Guru overlay[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | 2.8.4.6 |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.99a |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Dual Core | AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT | ATI Radeon HD 3000 series Nvidia GeForce 9000 series |
- Windows XP is not supported, but the game can be made to run on it using this guide.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.8.5 | 10.9.5 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 4000 Series Nvidia GeForce 9000 Series 256 MB of VRAM | 512 GB of VRAM |
- The following cards require 8 GB of RAM: Nvidia GeForce 320M, Nvidia GeForce 9400 and Intel HD3000.
- The OS X version is not supported on these graphics cards: ATI Radeon X1xxx series, ATI Radeon HD2xxx series, Intel GMA series, Nvidia GeForce 7xxx series, Nvidia GeForce 8xxx series.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 16 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series Nvidia GeForce GTX 600 Series Intel Iris Pro Graphics 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 700 Series 1 GB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Dedicated Bug Reports - 2K Forums
- ↑ Want to skip the intro videos? :: XCOM: Enemy Unknown General Discussions
- ↑ Shutting off in-game Mic? :: XCOM: Enemy Unknown General Discussions
- ↑ tppiel on [GMG] 9th 666 Sale: DmC, Walking Dead, Euro Truck Sim 2, Darkout, XCOM, EVE Starter Pack
- ↑ Better performance after removing old saves :: XCOM 2 General Discussions
- ↑ PC - Choppy / Lagging graphics issue.
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