XCOM: Enemy Unknown — patch notes and updates
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| XCOM 2: WAR OF THE CHOSEN PLAY FOR FREE | 2022-02-10 | Play XCOM 2: WAR OF THE CHOSEN for FREE on Steam this weekend. Reclaim Earth from alien invaders and save humanity! XCOM 2 available to buy at a discounted price through 2/14/22 https://store.steampowered.com/app/268500/XCOM_2/ Twenty years have passed since Earth's leaders offered an unconditional surrender to alien forces. XCOM, the planet’s last line of defense, was left decimated and scattered. The aliens rule Earth, building shining cities that promise a brilliant future for humanity on the surface, while concealing a sinister agenda and eliminating all who dissent from their new order. Always on the run, and facing impossible odds, the |
| XCOM: Chimera Squad - Available Now on Steam | 2020-04-24 | We’re excited to share that XCOM: Chimera Squad, an exciting new story set within the XCOM universe, is now available on Steam. To celebrate the launch, we’re offering the game at an awesome discount. This deal won’t last forever so if you’re interested in taking a trip to City 31, now’s the time! https://store.steampowered.com/app/882100 Your actions in XCOM: Chimera Squad will shape the fate of City 31. Five years after the events of XCOM 2, humanity has driven back the Overlords and City 31 has emerged as a beacon for cooperation and coexistence. It’s home to a melting pot of humans, hybrids and aliens - all trying to find their way in thi |
| XCOM: Chimera Squad, all-new story in the XCOM universe, launches April 24 | 2020-04-14 | Welcome to City 31, the epicenter of XCOM: Chimera Squad -- a new game set in the XCOM universe. Five years after the events of XCOM 2, humanity has driven back the Overlords and reclaimed Earth. Now humans and former alien soldiers work and live together as they strive to forge a civilization of cooperation and coexistence. City 31, the setting for XCOM: Chimera Squad, has become a model of peace in the post-invasion world; however, not all who dwell here support interspecies alliance. Enter Chimera Squad, an elite force of human and alien agents who must work together to identify and thwart the hidden threats that seek to upend this fragile |
| XCOM Retrospective - Legacy Devs Livestream | 2018-09-25 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4128336/1b6a8012298ed451b9d061d3f6d8278ad4e31137.jpg XCOM: Enemy Unknown turns six years old on October 9. In the weeks leading up to its birthday, we'll be celebrating XCOM with a series of livestreams. Join us this week on Thursday, September 27 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 7pm GMT, as Jake and Garth pull back the curtain for a behind-the-scenes look at XCOM, with Firaxis employees who have given years to our beloved series. If you're an XCOM fan, you don't want to miss this! What: XCOM Retrospective - Legacy Devs Livestream When: Thursday, September 27 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 7pm GM |
| XCOM Retrospective Livestream | 2018-09-19 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/9756027/7a8aad72cab7b42836dbadb5666ed6b0162b64cf.jpg XCOM: Enemy Unknown turns six years old on October 9. We're kicking off the celebration this Thursday at 8pm CET / 3pm ET / 12pm ET with the first in a series of XCOM retrospectives. Join Jake Solomon and other devs at twitch.tv/firaxisgames! We may even have a few surprises to come. What: XCOM Retrospective Livestream When: Thursday, September 20 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm CET Where: http://twitch.tv/firaxisgames Be sure to follow XCOM on social media to keep up to date with the latest information. Subscribe to our YouTube c |
| Don't Get in the Andromedon's Way in XCOM 2 | 2015-11-13 | http://i.imgur.com/riwpKx7.jpg "Each Andromedon sits inside of an advanced Battlesuit, which our scientists believe helps them survive Earth’s atmosphere. The Battlesuit provides tactical benefits to the Andromedon: it can tear down most walls with ease and devastate XCOM soldiers with powerful melee strikes." More info here ➜ http://2kgam.es/1H8VIiv http://twitter.com/xcom http://facebook.com/xcom |
| Don't Get in the Andromedon's Way in XCOM 2 | 2015-11-13 | http://i.imgur.com/riwpKx7.jpg "Each Andromedon sits inside of an advanced Battlesuit, which our scientists believe helps them survive Earth’s atmosphere. The Battlesuit provides tactical benefits to the Andromedon: it can tear down most walls with ease and devastate XCOM soldiers with powerful melee strikes." More info here ➜ http://2kgam.es/1H8VIiv http://twitter.com/xcom http://facebook.com/xcom |
| Dark Events: ADVENT Counter-Operations in XCOM 2 | 2015-10-29 | http://i.imgur.com/lNkm7FA.jpg We've revealed more info on Dark Events, ADVENT counter-operations in XCOM 2. You can read about them here: https://xcom.com/news/en-dark-events-advent-counter-operations-in-xcom-2 Be sure to bookmark http://xcom.com for tons of great info, including mechanics, features, enemy units, soldier classes and even cosplay guides. |
| Dark Events: ADVENT Counter-Operations in XCOM 2 | 2015-10-29 | http://i.imgur.com/lNkm7FA.jpg We've revealed more info on Dark Events, ADVENT counter-operations in XCOM 2. You can read about them here: https://xcom.com/news/en-dark-events-advent-counter-operations-in-xcom-2 Be sure to bookmark http://xcom.com for tons of great info, including mechanics, features, enemy units, soldier classes and even cosplay guides. |
| Pre-purchase XCOM 2, get the Resistance Warrior Pack | 2015-09-10 | https://downloads.2kgames.com/xcom2/blog_images/XCOM2_resistance_warrior_pack_thm.jpg RESISTANCE WARRIOR PACK "Customize your squad of resistance fighters with bonus outfits, headgear, and custom facial war paint. Instantly unlock a survivor of the old war as a recruit in your barracks." http://store.steampowered.com/app/268500/ |
| Pre-purchase XCOM 2, get the Resistance Warrior Pack | 2015-09-10 | https://downloads.2kgames.com/xcom2/blog_images/XCOM2_resistance_warrior_pack_thm.jpg RESISTANCE WARRIOR PACK "Customize your squad of resistance fighters with bonus outfits, headgear, and custom facial war paint. Instantly unlock a survivor of the old war as a recruit in your barracks." http://store.steampowered.com/app/268500/ |
| Reclaim the Earth in XCOM 2 this November | 2015-06-01 | 2K Announces XCOM® 2 in Development at Firaxis Games Sequel to critically-acclaimed XCOM: Enemy Unknown introduces a new world order where aliens rule Earth and XCOM must fight to save humanity Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #XCOM2 New York, NY – June 1, 2015 – 2K and Firaxis Games today announced that XCOM® 2, the sequel to the Game of the Year* award-winning strategy title XCOM®: Enemy Unknown, is currently in development for Windows-based PC. Developed by Firaxis Games, XCOM 2 transports players 20 years into the future, where humanity lost the war against the alien threat that has established a new world order. The sec |
| Reclaim the Earth in XCOM 2 this November | 2015-06-01 | 2K Announces XCOM® 2 in Development at Firaxis Games Sequel to critically-acclaimed XCOM: Enemy Unknown introduces a new world order where aliens rule Earth and XCOM must fight to save humanity Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #XCOM2 New York, NY – June 1, 2015 – 2K and Firaxis Games today announced that XCOM® 2, the sequel to the Game of the Year* award-winning strategy title XCOM®: Enemy Unknown, is currently in development for Windows-based PC. Developed by Firaxis Games, XCOM 2 transports players 20 years into the future, where humanity lost the war against the alien threat that has established a new world order. The sec |
| Evolve Big Alpha available | 2014-11-01 | Commander – the Council requests that you join the hunt this weekend. As a valued member of XCOM, you may now install Evolve Big Alpha from your Steam games library (PC only). We will see you on Shear. Visit www.evolvegame.com for more information on Evolve. |
| Evolve Big Alpha available | 2014-11-01 | Commander – the Council requests that you join the hunt this weekend. As a valued member of XCOM, you may now install Evolve Big Alpha from your Steam games library (PC only). We will see you on Shear. Visit www.evolvegame.com for more information on Evolve. |
| XCOM: Enemy Unknown-- The Complete Edition is Available Now | 2014-03-07 | Hello Commander, From the makers of Sid Meier’s Civilization comes a game about civilization’s last stand. XCOM: Enemy Unknown captured the attention of gamers and critics alike earning several game of the year awards, now the original game plus the critically acclaimed expansion XCOM: Enemy Within, and all of the released add-on content are packaged together for an incredible value. This PC-only edition includes the following: XCOM: Enemy Unknown XCOM: Enemy Within Elite Soldier Pack add-on content Slingshot add-on content Second Wave add-on content Learn more at XCOM.com. Join the conversation at Facebook.com/XCOM and on twitter @XCOM. We w |
| XCOM: Enemy Unknown-- The Complete Edition is Available Now | 2014-03-07 | Hello Commander, From the makers of Sid Meier’s Civilization comes a game about civilization’s last stand. XCOM: Enemy Unknown captured the attention of gamers and critics alike earning several game of the year awards, now the original game plus the critically acclaimed expansion XCOM: Enemy Within, and all of the released add-on content are packaged together for an incredible value. This PC-only edition includes the following: XCOM: Enemy Unknown XCOM: Enemy Within Elite Soldier Pack add-on content Slingshot add-on content Second Wave add-on content Learn more at XCOM.com. Join the conversation at Facebook.com/XCOM and on twitter @XCOM. We w |
| TODAY Firaxis Games and 2K Livestream XCOM 11amPT | 2014-03-07 | Hello Commander, We hope that you can join Firaxis Games and 2K for our XCOM livestream today. The show starts at 11:00am Pacific time and will feature Portent on Impossible. Will we succeed against an Enemy Unknown? Find out today while chatting with Firaxis and 2K at Twitch.tv/2K. Hope to see you there! XCOM Livestream Friday | 03.07.2014 11:00am Pacific Twitch.TV/2K |
| TODAY Firaxis Games and 2K Livestream XCOM 11amPT | 2014-03-07 | Hello Commander, We hope that you can join Firaxis Games and 2K for our XCOM livestream today. The show starts at 11:00am Pacific time and will feature Portent on Impossible. Will we succeed against an Enemy Unknown? Find out today while chatting with Firaxis and 2K at Twitch.tv/2K. Hope to see you there! XCOM Livestream Friday | 03.07.2014 11:00am Pacific Twitch.TV/2K |
| XCOM: Enemy Within Update 02/25/2014 | 2014-02-26 | Hello, an update has gone out for XCOM: Enemy Within. You can find out more about it by reading the patch notes below. Patch Notes: PC and Console Balance changes to mimetic skin The Foundry project Pistol I has been applied to Laser and Plasma Pistols Fix for a hang when close combat triggers while affected by neural damping Ironman save turning in to an autosave when spamming save/exit PC Only Pause button to strategy and tactical game Bug Fix for the Edison Achievement not unlocking when researching all techs Add hunkerdown to the key bindings page Allowing XEW to unlock second wave options based on steam achievements a user has Addition o |