XCOM 2 News

XCOM 2 was originally going to give you giant mechs

XCOM 2 War of the Chosen is an essential upgrade to one of the best strategy games on PC, but it was originally going to be quite different. The game's director, Jake Solomon, who parted ways with developer Firaxis in February 2023, reveals that the original vision was completely different from what we got, with giant mechs more akin to those of Titanfall 2, Battletech, and Into the Breach, but it simply didn't work in practice.

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Two 9/10 strategy games brave their biggest Steam discounts ever

We write about strategy games a lot at PCGamesN. We love the genre, and you love getting some of the best it has to offer on the cheap, but I know some of you have seen our stories on XCOM 2 and Marvel's Midnight Suns and thought "I'll get 'em next time." Well, the next time is here, and both of the games are also at a historical low on Steam. So now's your chance.

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One of the most important strategy games ever is 95% off, but be quick

XCOM 2 isn't just one of the best strategy games around, it's probably one of the most influential modern games in the genre. Since its launch in 2016 its inspiration can be felt in games like Mutant Road Zero, Xenonauts 2, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, King Arthur: Knight's Tale, and developer Firaxis Games' own Marvel's Midnight Suns. Ubisoft even put their own spin on the format with the Mario and Rabbids games. Now, if you're looking for that next turn-based hit after Baldur's Gate 3, this classic can be yours for an almost unreasonably cheap $3.

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Stunning 9/10 strategy game is now just $2

XCOM 2 is a classic strategy sim for dozens of reasons. It looks great. It sounds great. The story and atmosphere are incredibly strong. But what I love most - and what sets the Firaxis squad shooter apart from the likes of Civilization, Crusader Kings, Total War, and others - is the overwhelming sense of consequences. It's a game design cliche - 'every choice matters' - but in XCOM 2, it's absolutely true. Combined with how it engineers and facilitates organic stories, XCOM 2 is one of the best strategy sims of all time, and now it's all yours for little more than $2.

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Great Moments in PC gaming: Landing an impossible shot in XCOM 2

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