Platforms
- PCFeb 05, 20168.6playscore8.864 Critics8.641.5K Players
- PlayStation 4Sep 27, 20168.4playscore8.721 Critics8.325.1K Players
- Xbox OneSep 27, 20168.1playscore8.410 Critics8.2226 Players
85 critic reviews · 11 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- If you can look past the game's performance issues, you will be rewarded with the best Strategy game available on consoles.
Daniel R. Miller · Nov 11, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - XCOM 2 is a phenomenal and brilliant instalment in the series that not only offers enjoyable changes returning fans of the series can appreciate, but also newcomers to embrace. It’s a well-founded mix of strategic turn-based battles, resource management, and customization that makes each gameplay unique to its very own player. While XCOM 2 does have some issues with its framerate and loading times, its gameplay overshadows its imperfections and becomes a very small disturbance in a largely enjoyable game.
Judi Azmand · Oct 09, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - XCOM 2 is more tense and thrilling than a turn-based strategy has any right to be. There are some great additions to the original gameplay, but the port to console is an imperfect one.
Alice Bell · Oct 06, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - XCOM 2 is a fantastic experience, and one that retains all the elements that the original release on consoles brought while adding more. The setting for the story is fun, the idea of moving the mobile base around the world is interesting, and I had a grin almost the entire time I was playing the game.
Justin Celani · Oct 06, 2016 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - XCOM 2 is a great strategy game for the same reasons that Enemy Unknown/Enemy Within were, for the unique minute-to-minute gameplay, but as a sequel, this needed more innovation and less iteration.
Dan Webb · Oct 03, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Impossible to recommend ahead of the PC version because of some issues with the port, but nonetheless one of the most unique experiences on console.
Tom Senior · Oct 01, 2016 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Great strategy games are few and far between, and XCOM 2 is an absolute treat for anyone craving a challenge on every level. Marred only be a few technical presentation hiccups and slow loading times, XCOM 2 is a deep mental and emotional experience that tests each player’s resolve to triumph against overwhelming odds and failure.
Chandler Wood · Sep 30, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Firaxis managed to improve upon the already great Enemy Unknown in almost every way, with the exception of multiplayer. Unfortunately, the shockingly bad performance prevents XCOM 2 from reaching the status of a true masterpiece.
Alessio Palumbo · Apr 22, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full review - In spite of a few glaring technical issues, XCOM 2 represents a high-water mark for the entire franchise. Firaxis successfully tells an evocative story. It treats players with respect and includes so many small quality of life improvements over the original they are simply too numerous to mention. It is challenging enough at its basic difficulty level to feel like a complete experience. Despite the bugs, it's still the best-looking, most exciting turn-based tactical game I've ever played.
Charlie Hall · Mar 28, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Even with those smaller issues noted, it's telling of the quality of XCOM 2 that I put some 80 hours into it over such a short period of time. It twists what players know about the series in brilliant new ways but also remains familiar enough that it certainly isn't throwing the baby out with the bath water. It takes one of the best games in recent years and makes it better on almost every front. Even if you have to endure performance issues, what XCOM 2 has to offer is well worth fighting through them for.
Alex Donaldson · Mar 02, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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Community Reviews
- Reviewed on PC,XB1
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
XCOM 2 is the sequel to the award-winning strategy game, XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Twenty years have passed since humanity lost the war against the alien invaders and a new world order now exists on Earth. After years of lurking in the shadows, XCOM forces must rise and eliminate the alien occupation.
Developer: Firaxis Games