XCOM 2 News

2K Launcher v1.5.3 Release Notes

We are continuously working to make the experience better:

Improved User experience in the Launcher and Error Reporter
Misc Bug fixes

XCOM 2 is free to keep on the Epic Games Store right now

This week's headline free game on the Epic Games Store is a goodie: XCOM 2. You have one week to grab Firaxis's sequel to their alien-busting turn-based tactics game, the streamlined reboot of ye olde X-COM games. XCOM 2 is a good game, well worth grabbing for free! Also free right now is Insurmountable, a roguelikelike mountaineering game.

2K Launcher v1.5.0 Release Notes

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

XCOM 2's multiplayer being removed but will still work on Linux and Steam Deck

XCOM 2 developer Firaxis Games has announced that the multiplayer modes are going to be shut down, if you're using the Windows version that is.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/03/xcom-2s-multiplayer-being-removed-but-will-still-work-on-linux-and-steam-deck

XCOM 2 is losing multiplayer and challenge mode on PC

Based on the replies when Firaxis announced it was "retiring services" for the multiplayer and challenge modes in XCOM 2, it seems like a lot of players didn't realize XCOM 2 even has multiplayer. It does! Or at least it does until March 28, when an update will remove it from the Steam version on PC. Guess we'll have to get the achievements before then...
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