Strategy

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

4.4

Users · RAWG

2017

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 29, 2017

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Strategy

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

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LinuxmacOSPCPlayStation 4Xbox One

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About this game

XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Substantial expansion adds systems and content to XCOM 2.
Distinct faction hero classes add new tactical choices.
Recurring Chosen create more personal, memorable antagonists.
Covert actions and faction orders deepen campaign strategy.
New enemies and missions increase variety and replayability.

Cons

Overlapping systems make the campaign more complex.
Repeated Chosen appearances interrupt the normal mission flow.
Lost horde encounters can become repetitive and slow.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Strategy

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

4.4

Users · RAWG

2017

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 29, 2017

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Strategy

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

Show all 5 versions ▾

LinuxmacOSPCPlayStation 4Xbox One

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Substantial expansion adds systems and content to XCOM 2.
Distinct faction hero classes add new tactical choices.
Recurring Chosen create more personal, memorable antagonists.
Covert actions and faction orders deepen campaign strategy.
New enemies and missions increase variety and replayability.

Cons

Overlapping systems make the campaign more complex.
Repeated Chosen appearances interrupt the normal mission flow.
Lost horde encounters can become repetitive and slow.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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