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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}}
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Feral Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}}
{{Infobox game/row/linporter|Feral Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|Linux}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 5, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 5, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|February 5, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|February 5, 2016}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|xcom-2|88}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1776/xcom-2|87}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|xcom-2|85}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|dlc,expansion pack}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|cosmetic, finite spend}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Turn-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Strategy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | X-COM }}
 
|steam appid  = 268500
 
|steam appid  = 268500
 
|steam appid side  = 593380, 433050
 
|steam appid side  = 593380, 433050
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    = 1482002159
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|official site= https://www.xcom.com/xcom-2/
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|hltb        = 28279
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = xcom-2
 
|wikipedia    = XCOM 2
 
|wikipedia    = XCOM 2
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|X-COM}}
 
  
 
'''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}} [http://ufopaedia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page UFOpaedia] - Wiki for the series
 +
{{GOG.com links|1482002159|xcom_2}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/268500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/268500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0156WCTY6 | Steam | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{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| Gamesplanet | 2896-1 | Steam | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0156WCTY6 | Steam | {{store link|Amazon.com|B019481Z98|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | xcom-2 | Steam | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{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| Humble | xcom-2 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|xcom-2-collection|Collection}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | xcom_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | xcom-2 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|xcom-2-digital-deluxe|Digital Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|GMG|xcom-2-collection-pc|Collection}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | xcom-2 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|xcom-2-collection|Collection}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{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 | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{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 }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All Windows and Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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{{ii}} All Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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 +
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} '''Collection''' includes all the DLC.
 +
{{ii}} '''Digital Deluxe Edition''' includes only the Reinforcement Pack DLC.
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Anarchy's Children | Included as part of the Reinforcement Pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Anarchy's Children | Included as part of the Reinforcement Pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Reinforcement Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Reinforcement Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Resistance Warrior Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Resistance Warrior Pack | Pre-order bonus, also available for separate purchase. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Shen's Last Gift | 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| War of the Chosen |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| War of the Chosen |  | 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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===Xbox controller proper recognition===
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{{Fixbox|description=Switch off <code>xbox controller support</code> in steam general controller settings, using big-picture mode. The game can now recognize the controller. It now also allows you to use 'Press X to save changes and exit' in options menus.<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>}}
  
 
===Key bindings not saving fix and controller remapping===
 
===Key bindings not saving fix and controller remapping===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Key bindings not saving fix and controller remapping|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Key bindings not saving fix and controller remapping|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
# Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\Config\XComInput.ini</code>
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# Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\Config\XComInput.ini</code>
 
# 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".
 
# 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.
 
# These sections contain the keybindings and their corresponding commands for both keyboard and controller.
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\Config\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\Config\}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM 2/}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|~/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/}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\SaveData\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\SaveData\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM 2/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2/XComGame/SaveData/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/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/}}
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===[[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
|origin               =  
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|discord                =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes          =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games store      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games store notes =
|uplay                 =  
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|gog galaxy            = true
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes      =
 +
|origin                 =  
 +
|origin notes           =  
 +
|steam cloud           = true
 +
|steam cloud notes     =  
 +
|uplay                 =  
 +
|uplay notes           =
 +
|xbox cloud            =
 +
|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.
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|XCOM 2 - Ingame Video Settings.jpg|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|XCOM 2 - Ingame Video Settings.jpg|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|XCOM 2 - Ingame Graphics Settings.jpg|In-game graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|XCOM 2 - Ingame Graphics Settings.jpg|In-game graphics settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/xcom-2/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/xcom-2/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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===[[Glossary:Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=30739 View topic - XCOM 2 | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=30739 View topic - XCOM 2 | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open {{File|XComEngine.ini}}.
 
# Open {{File|XComEngine.ini}}.
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|XCOM 2 - Ingame Audio Settings.jpg|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|XCOM 2 - Ingame Audio Settings.jpg|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Voice, sound effects, music, and VOIP.
 
|separate volume notes    = Voice, sound effects, music, and VOIP.
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|mute on focus lost notes = 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.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |language  = Korean
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    = 2
 
|lan play players    = 2
|lan play modes      =  
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|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
|online play players  =  
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|online play players  = 2
 
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
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|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          =  
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|physics          = PhysX
|physics notes    =  
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|physics notes    = Has [[Nvidia]]'s proprietary PhysX hardware acceleration, running in CPU mode by default. Find bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport in DefaultEngine.ini and switch it to False to reduce CPU usage and improve overall FPS.
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 5770
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 5770
|minGPU3  = Intel Iris Pro
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|minGPU3  = Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
 
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
  
|recOS    =  
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|recOS    = 10.12.6
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.7 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.7 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
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|minHD    = 45 GB
 
|minHD    = 45 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
 +
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 270
 
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
  
|recOS    =  
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|recOS    = Ubuntu 17.04 (64bit), SteamOS 2.121
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7 Series
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i7 2.7 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 960
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 960
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
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|notes    = {{ii}} Intel GPUs are not officially supported. Nvidia requires 355.63 or newer drivers.
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} AMD and Intel GPUs are not supported on Linux at time of release. Nvidia requires 355.63 or newer drivers.
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 07:08, 7 September 2020

XCOM 2
XCOM 2 cover
Developers
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 February 5, 2016
macOS (OS X) February 5, 2016
Linux February 5, 2016
Reception
Metacritic 88
OpenCritic 87
IGDB 85
Taxonomy
Monetization 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
XCOM 2 on HowLongToBeat
XCOM 2 on IGDB
XCOM 2 on MobyGames
XCOM 2 on Wikipedia
X-COM
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

General information

PC Report: XCOM 2
UFOpaedia - Wiki for the series
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer website
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Collection also available.
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.com
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Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Digital Deluxe Edition, Collection also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Digital Deluxe Edition, Collection also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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Collection also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
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Cannot play multiplayer with Steam players.[1]
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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Digital Deluxe Edition, Collection also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All Linux versions require Steam DRM.

Version differences

Collection includes all the DLC.
Digital Deluxe Edition includes only the Reinforcement Pack DLC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Alien Hunters Included as part of the Reinforcement Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Anarchy's Children Included as part of the Reinforcement Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Reinforcement Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Resistance Warrior Pack Pre-order bonus, also available for separate purchase.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shen's Last Gift Included as part of the Reinforcement Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
War of the Chosen
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument[citation needed]

Xbox controller proper recognition

Switch off xbox controller support in steam general controller settings, using big-picture mode. The game can now recognize the controller. It now also allows you to use 'Press X to save changes and exit' in options menus.[2]

Key bindings not saving fix and controller remapping

Key bindings not saving fix and controller remapping[citation needed]
  1. Open %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\Config\XComInput.ini
  2. Since XCOM 2 has multiple keybinding subsets, look for the section called [XComGame.XComTacticalInput] for the "Tactical Shortcuts" or [XComGame.XComHeadquartersInput] for the " Avenger Shortcuts".
  3. These sections contain the keybindings and their corresponding commands for both keyboard and controller.
  4. Change the name of the keybinding to the desired key.

Example:

Bindings=(Name="Z", Command="W_Key_Press | onrelease W_Key_Release", bPrimaryBinding=True)

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\Config\
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM 2/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/feral-interactive/XCOM2/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\SaveData\
macOS (OS X) ~/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/

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
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

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.
In-game graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.

Multi-monitor

Edit configuration file[3]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open XComEngine.ini.
  3. Go to the [Engine.LocalPlayer] section.
  4. Change AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainXFOV to AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV
  5. Save your changes and close the file.

Input

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
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.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Russian
Spanish

Network

Steam and Mac App Store players cannot play together.[1]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
2 Versus
Online play
2 Versus

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
OpenGL 4
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX Has Nvidia's proprietary PhysX hardware acceleration, running in CPU mode by default. Find bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport in DefaultEngine.ini and switch it to False to reduce CPU usage and improve overall FPS.
Input SDL2 Only on OS X and Linux.
Cutscenes Bink2

Mod Launcher

See XCOM 2 Mod Launcher.

Issues fixed

Game launcher won't start

Close MSI Afterburner[citation needed]
  1. If you have MSI Afterburner (and RTSS running with the overlay) your game might not launch. Simply close the program and it should launch.

Issues unresolved

Game crashes to desktop when performing an action

Partially corrupted save[citation needed]
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.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 64-bit
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz
AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 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
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.11.2
Processor (CPU) Intel 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 45 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti
AMD Radeon HD 5770
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1 GB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 14.04.2 64-bit, SteamOS
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 45 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
AMD Radeon R9 270
1 GB of VRAM
Intel GPUs are not officially supported. Nvidia requires 355.63 or newer drivers.

References