XCOM® 2 — patch notes and updates
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| Firaxis Anniversary Sale - Join the 30th Anniversary Celebration | 2026-04-30 | Firaxis Anniversary Sale May 1st represents a historic milestone for Firaxis Games: 30 years of crafting world-class strategy experiences. To mark three decades of excellence and the debut of a bold new studio identity, a special anniversary sale is now live on Steam. This event is a tribute to the studio’s history, offering deep discounts on the iconic titles that have defined the genre for a generation. From Sid Meier’s Civilization VI to the XCOM Ultimate Collection, fans can get legendary titles at significant savings.As Firaxis enters its next chapter, there has never been a better time to revisit the catalog that made them a powerhouse |
| Fresh Deals in Full Bloom: Save Big During the 2K Spring Sale | 2026-03-19 | Save Big During the 2K Spring SaleShake off the winter frost and grow your library with deep discounts on 2K’s biggest hits. From legendary strategy epics to high-octane shooters, there has never been a better time to jump into a new adventure.The 2K Spring Sale is arriving on Steam from March 19th to March 26th 2026, bringing a fresh season of savings across our catalog! As the days get longer, it’s the perfect time to reacquaint yourself with genre-defining 2K classics like BioShock and XCOM, or finally dive into the newest chapters of our biggest franchises. Grab the latest releases—including the tactical depth of Civilization VII, the may |
| 🚀 The 2K Publisher Sale* is LIVE! 🚀 | 2026-02-05 | The massive 2K Publisher Sale has officially started on Steam! For a limited time, grab great deals on your favorite blockbuster games and complete collections! 🔥 New Titles & Major Milestones:Dive into our latest hits and celebrate franchise milestones with great discounts:New Titles: Get Borderlands 4 (30% OFF), experience an all-new era of crime with Mafia: The Old Country (20% OFF), and hit the court with NBA 2K26 (67% OFF).1-Year Anniversary: Celebrate one year of world-building with Civilization VII at 40% OFF!10-Year Milestone: Gear up for the fight to reclaim Earth as we approach the 10th anniversary of XCOM 2 (look for amazing deals |
| Play XCOM 2 for FREE on Steam this weekend | 2026-02-05 | In honor of the game's ten-year anniversary, XCOM 2 will be available to play for free on Steam this weekend from February 5 at 10am PT to February 9 at 10am PT. This Free Weekend access includes the War of the Chosen expansion. XCOM 2 will also be available at a discounted price on Steam during our 2K Publisher Sale.* Be sure to browse all of the other deals in the 2K Publisher Sale, ending February 19!**2K Publisher Sale *2K Publisher Sale on Steam ends February 19, 2026. See full details here. Terms apply. |
| Deck the Halls (and Your Library): 2K Holiday Sale* is On! | 2025-12-18 | Don't miss out on spectacular deals for Borderlands 4, Mafia: The Old Country, NBA 2K26, Civilization VII, Risk of Rain 2, and many more incredible 2K games. Explore 2K’s holiday sale and settle in for an extra cozy gaming season!Save 20% on Borderlands 4Save 10% on Mafia: The Old Country Save 67% on Risk of Rain 2Save 55% on NBA 2K26And many more! *Discount based on 2K’s SRP. Digital only. Sale ends 10:00 am PST on January 5, 2026. Terms apply. |
| Level Up Your Library: Black Friday Deals on the Best of 2K. | 2025-11-20 | Black Friday DealsDon't miss out on spectacular deals for Borderlands 4, NBA 2K26, Civilazation VII, Risk of Rain 2, and other incredible 2K games. Explore 2K’s biggest sale of the year and settle in for an extra cozy holiday season!Save 20% on Borderlands 4Save 10% on Mafia: The Old Country Deluxe EditionSave 67% on Risk of Rain 2*Sale ends 10:00am PST on December 4, 2025. Terms apply |
| The Firaxis Games Developer Sale is Here! | 2025-11-03 | It's time to build, conquer, and save the world! Dive into the incredible worlds of Firaxis with massive savings on some of their most iconic titles. Whether you're a grand strategy veteran or a tactical genius, there's a deal for you.The Firaxis Games Developer Sale is Here! Featured Deals : Civilization VII: Get started on your journey through history with 35% off the newest installment in the legendary series. The world awaits your rule! Civilization VI: Anthology: Experience the full saga of Civilization VI with a monumental 90% off. This is the most comprehensive way to play, including the base game and all released DLC. XCOM 2 Collectio |
| Steam Summer Sale | 2025-06-26 | The 2K Summer Sale!Hot deals on hot games! Cool down with summer savings!Save 15% on Sid Meier's Civilization VII*Save 86% on NBA 2K25 Standard Edition*Save 95% on Borderlands 3*Save 80% on Mafia Trilogy*And more! Don't miss out on incredible deals on 2K titles and DLC during the 2K Summer Sale!*Discount based on 2K's SRP. Sale ends 10:00am PST on July 10, 2025. Terms apply.The 2K Summer Sale! |
| The 2K Spring Sale! | 2025-03-13 | Don't miss out on incredible 2K titles and DLC during the 2K Spring Sale! Save 90% on Sid Meier's Civilization VI Save 70% on NBA 2K25 Standard Edition Save 67% on Risk of Rain 2 Also save big on the Mafia Trilogy and Borderlands Franchise titles! *Sale ends 10:00am PST on March 20, 2025. Terms apply 2K Spring Sale |
| 2K 20th Anniversary Event | 2025-02-06 | 2K turns 20 this year, and we're celebrating with huge savings on some of our biggest titles! 2K 20th Anniversary Event Don't miss our ""20 for 20"" bundle featuring 20 of 2K's renowned legacy titles.* Experience greatness from 2K's library with timeless classics like Civilization IV, the original Mafia, Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, and more! The award-winning Civilization strategy game franchise is returning with a revolutionary new chapter very, very soon. Sid Meier's Civilization VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known; build something you believe in and create a legacy that echoes through the Ages! |
| Get deep discounts on 2K's biggest games in the latest Steam sale | 2024-11-27 | This holiday season, save big on a bunch of 2K's best games! Enjoy discounted hits like the Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box, Risk of Rain 2, Mafia: Trilogy, and much more! 2K Steam Autumn Sale *Offers end 10:00am PST on December 4, 2024. Terms Apply. |
| 2K Launcher Removal | 2024-11-25 | We've pushed out an update that removes the 2K launcher. Please see this 2K Support article for more details, as well as troubleshooting instructions: https://support.2k.com/hc/articles/34845053169939 |
| Marvel's Midnight Suns, a new Tactical RPG from Firaxis Games, is Out Now! | 2022-12-02 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/368260/Marvels_Midnight_Suns/ The time is finally upon us for the Midnight Suns to rise up and save the world from Hydra and Lilith's demonic forces! Marvel's Midnight Suns is now available for Steam. Set in the darker, supernatural side of the Marvel Universe, Marvel's Midnight Suns is a tactical role-playing game that blends rich storytelling and relationship building with a revolutionary card-based combat system. As the Hunter, the only hero ever to have defeated Lilith eons ago, you get to fight alongside and forge friendships with Blade, Doctor Strange, Nico Minoru, and Spider-Man, as well as other memb |
| Fight & Think like a Super Hero in a new Tactical RPG from Firaxis Games! | 2022-11-18 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/368260/Marvels_Midnight_Suns/ Marvel’s Midnight Suns is the ultimate crossover event combining the rich story, character relationships, customization and progression of an RPG with the tactical strategy and combat mechanics of a revolutionary new card-based tactics game. Everything You Need To Know with Christopher Odd “Live Among Legends” Gameplay Trailer “Welcome to the Abbey” Trailer “Darkness Falls” Trailer |
| 2K Launcher Patcher v1.6.0.1082 | 2022-08-08 | ● Miscellaneous bug fixes |
| 2K Launcher v1.5.3 hotfix | 2022-07-12 | Fixed issue: 2K Launcher fails to open on Steam Deck, preventing games from being launched. |
| 2K Launcher v1.5.3 Release Notes | 2022-07-08 | We are continuously working to make the experience better: Improved User experience in the Launcher and Error Reporter Misc Bug fixes |
| 2K Launcher v1.5.0 Release Notes | 2022-03-16 | Updates in the 2k Launcher v1.5.0 release include: New and improved user interface to play and browse games Improved Launcher Update Management General performance improvements Miscellaneous bug fixes |
| Update on XCOM 2 Steam Multiplayer and Challenge Mode Services | 2022-02-28 | As a heads up to the XCOM 2 community, we wanted to share that we will be retiring services for Multiplayer and Challenge Mode for the Steam version of the game. On March 28, an update to the Steam version of XCOM 2 will remove the functionalities; this won’t affect XCOM 2 on Mac. The decision to retire these services isn’t something done lightly, but it does allow us to refocus our resources. We appreciate your support and thank you for your understanding. |
| 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 |