Released October 9, 2012 on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
About XCOM: Enemy Unknown
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based tactics game with a strategic management layer, and a reimagining of the 1994 strategy title UFO: Enemy Unknown. Players lead a squad of soldiers through turn-based combat missions against alien forces, using cover, positioning, and class-based abilities, where fallen soldiers can be lost permanently. Between missions, players oversee a central base: researching recovered alien technology, building facilities, managing funds, and deciding which global threats to respond to as they try to keep member nations from abandoning the project.
Set in an alternate version of 2015, the game begins as an alien force launches a coordinated invasion of Earth. In response, a coalition of nations forms XCOM, an elite multinational military and scientific organization tasked with defending the planet. The player takes the role of XCOM's commander, directing soldiers against an enemy with far more advanced technology while studying the aliens to understand their purpose and turn their own discoveries against them.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows Vista |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz Dual Core |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater |
| DirectX® | 9.0 |
| Hard Drive | 20 GB HD space |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater |
| DirectX® | 9.0 |
| Hard Drive | 20 GB HD space |
XCOM: Enemy Unknown FAQ
When did XCOM: Enemy Unknown come out?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown was released on October 9, 2012 for PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown on PlayStation 5?
No. XCOM: Enemy Unknown has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Xbox Series X|S?
No. XCOM: Enemy Unknown has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. XCOM: Enemy Unknown has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Who is making XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games and Feral Interactive.
Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown multiplayer?
Yes. XCOM: Enemy Unknown supports single player and multiplayer.
How much does XCOM: Enemy Unknown cost?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown costs $14.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 93% of 58,785 reviews are positive. Critics average 89/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our XCOM: Enemy Unknown system requirements page.
XCOM series
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