XCOM® 2
Developed by Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) · Published by 2K, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), published by 2K — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for XCOM® 2.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 and 2013 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX.
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
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Supported languages (11)
XCOM® 2 FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is XCOM® 2?
Steam classifies XCOM® 2 as a Strategy game, developed by Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac). 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.
How much does XCOM® 2 cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists XCOM® 2 at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is XCOM® 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for XCOM® 2: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is XCOM® 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists XCOM® 2 for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is XCOM® 2 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 4, 2016.
What platforms is XCOM® 2 on?
XCOM® 2 is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is XCOM® 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does XCOM® 2 cost?
Steam lists it at $2.99.
Does XCOM® 2 have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 88 achievements for XCOM® 2.
What is XCOM® 2's Metacritic score?
XCOM® 2 has a Metacritic score of 88/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made XCOM® 2?
XCOM® 2 is developed by Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by 2K, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux).
Where to get XCOM® 2
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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