Publisher 2K has just revealed XCOM 2 , the sequel to the much loved turn-based tactical action role playing game that took the PC world by storm only a few years ago. The game will take place twenty years after its predecessor, after humanity loses the war against the alien threat. Your goal is to lead a resistance, rebuild XCOM from its shattered remains, and strike back against the aliens in order to free the Earth from their clutches.
Here is the official story as provided by the newly launched XCOM 2 website:
“Twenty years have passed since world leaders offered an unconditional surrender to alien forces and XCOM, the planet’s last line of defence, was left decimated and scattered. Now the aliens rule Earth, building shining cities that promise a brilliant future for humanity on the surface, while concealing a sinister agenda below and eliminating all who dissent from their new order.
“Only those who live at the edges of the world have a margin of freedom. Here, a force gathers once again to stand up for humanity. Always on the run, the remnant XCOM forces must find a way to rise from the ashes, expose the insidious truth behind the occupation, and eliminate the alien threat once and for all.”
The game will focus on stealth, cover, and battle tactics, just like the previous XCOM . However, maps will be different this time around, being procedurally generated just like events. This will make sure that no two playthroughs are alike. In addition, soldier classes will be remade, new classes will be added, soldier customization will be enhanced, new alien and enemy types will be added, and more.
Here is the official XCOM 2 feature list:
- XCOM On The Run: Take command of the Avenger, an alien supply craft converted to XCOM’s mobile headquarters. Guide your strike force around the world, build popular support and expose the aliens’ sinister plans.
- Recruit Resistance Fighters: Five soldier classes, each with its own skill tree including new class abilities like Momentum, let you create specific soldiers for your tactical plan.
- Tactical Guerrilla Combat: New gameplay systems offer more tactical flexibility in combat. The state of the world affects each combat mission’s environment. Use concealment to ambush enemy patrols. Loot enemies for precious gear and artefacts. Rescue VIPs and save fallen comrades by carrying them to the extraction point.
- A New Breed Of Enemy: A diverse cast of enemies from powerful new alien species to the Advent, enforces of the alien regime, offer a distinct tactical challenge.
- Research, Develop and Upgrade: Configure and build rooms on the Avenger to give XCOM new capabilities on the battlefield. Use your Scientists and Engineers to research, develop and upgrade weapons and armour to fit your preferred tactics.
- Each Mission is a Unique Challenge: Go on missions around the world, from wildlands to the heart of the alien-controlled megacities, to the depths of alien installations. There are virtually infinite combinations of maps missions, and goals.
- Create Custom Mods: Community-focused tools allow you to create your own campaign, tactical gameplay, aliens, classes, strategy game features, and share within the Steam Workshop.
- Engage in Head-to-Head Multiplayer: Mix-and-match squads of humans and aliens battle head-to-head on randomly-generated maps.
XCOM 2 is slated for release this November on PC platforms. We will bring you more information about its release as it becomes available.