XCOM 2
by Firaxis Games · published by 2K Games
Released February 4, 2016 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
About XCOM 2
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.
Twenty years have passed since world leaders offered an unconditional surrender to alien forces and XCOM, the planet's last line of defense, was left decimated and scattered. Now the aliens rule Earth, building shining cities that promise a brilliant future for humanity on the surface, while concealing a sinister agenda below and eliminating all who dissent from their new order.Only those who live at the edges of the world have a margin of freedom. Here, a force gathers once again to stand up for humanity. Always on the run, the remnant XCOM forces must find a way to rise from the ashes, expose the insidious truth behind the occupation, and eliminate the alien threat once and for all.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows® 7, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 45 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows® 7, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | 3GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better |
| Storage | 45 GB available space |
XCOM 2 FAQ
When did XCOM 2 come out?
XCOM 2 was released on February 4, 2016 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is XCOM 2 on PlayStation 5?
No. XCOM 2 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is XCOM 2 on Xbox Series X|S?
No. XCOM 2 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is XCOM 2 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. XCOM 2 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making XCOM 2?
XCOM 2 is developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games and Feral Interactive.
Is XCOM 2 multiplayer?
Yes. XCOM 2 supports single player and multiplayer.
How much does XCOM 2 cost?
XCOM 2 costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is XCOM 2 good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 85% of 109,875 reviews are positive. Critics average 85/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for XCOM 2?
The minimum GPU is 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our XCOM 2 system requirements page.
XCOM series
12 games in release order
