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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}}
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{{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    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|dlc,expansion pack}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization     | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|cosmetic, finite spend}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | cosmetic, finite spend }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|X-COM}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{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 }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series           | X-COM }}
 
|steam appid  = 268500
 
|steam appid  = 268500
 
|steam appid side  = 593380, 433050
 
|steam appid side  = 593380, 433050
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|official site= https://www.xcom.com/xcom-2/
 
|official site= https://www.xcom.com/xcom-2/
 
|hltb        = 28279
 
|hltb        = 28279
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|strategywiki =  
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|lutris      = xcom-2
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|mobygames    = xcom-2
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|strategywiki = XCOM 2
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|mobygames    = 76819
 
|wikipedia    = XCOM 2
 
|wikipedia    = XCOM 2
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|winehq      =  
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|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 }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0156WCTY6 | Steam | {{store link|Amazon.com|B019481Z98|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{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|
−
{{DLC/row| Alien Hunters | 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| 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| 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 }}
 +
{{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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===Xbox controller proper recognition===
 
−
{{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>}}
 
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===Key bindings not saving fix and controller remapping===
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Key bindings not saving fix and controller remapping|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 
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# Open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\XCOM2\XComGame\Config\XComInput.ini</code>
 
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# 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>
 
−
}}
 
  
 
==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\}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM 2/}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM 2/}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/XCOM2/}}
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{{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\}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM 2/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2/XComGame/SaveData/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/XCOM 2/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2/XComGame/SaveData/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/XCOM2/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2/XComGame/SaveData/}}
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{{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
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       = true
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = true
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|gog galaxy               = true
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|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              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = false
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|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|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      = unknown
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|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>}}
 +
 +
===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
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play modes      = Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|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    = unknown
+
|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  =  
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|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= unknown
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|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        = Bink2
+
|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].
−
 
−
==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.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
−
==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.
 
−
}}
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = 7 64-bit
+
|minOS    = 7
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz
−
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz
+
|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    = 10.11.2
+
|minOS    = 10.13.6
−
|minCPU  = Intel 2.4 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz
−
|minRAM  = 4 GB
+
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 
|minHD    = 45 GB
 
|minHD    = 45 GB
−
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 650M
−
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 5770
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5770
−
|minGPU3  = Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
+
|minGPU3  = Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
−
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
+
|minVRAM  = 1 GB (Nvidia, ATI), 1.5 GB (Intel)
  
−
|recOS    = 10.12.6
+
|recOS    =  
−
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.7 GHz
+
|recCPU  =  
−
|recRAM  = 8 GB
+
|recRAM  =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
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Latest revision as of 17:16, 19 April 2024

XCOM 2
XCOM 2 cover
Developers
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
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XCOM 2 on HowLongToBeat
XCOM 2 on IGDB
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XCOM 2 guide on StrategyWiki
XCOM 2 on MobyGames
XCOM 2 on Wikipedia
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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

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
Retail
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer website
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 Collection also available.
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
 Collection also available.
Windows
GamersGate
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 Digital Deluxe Edition, Collection also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
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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.[2]
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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 Digital Deluxe Edition, Collection also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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 Digital Deluxe Edition 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.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

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

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument[citation needed]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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
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
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

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

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
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]
  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

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Enable Steam Input API for native support.
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
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]

Fix for key bindings 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)

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.
Royalty free audio

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.[2]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
2 Versus
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]
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

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.

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 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
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)
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
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