When did XCOM 2 release?

XCOM 2 released on February 4, 2016 for PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch.

← All stories

🎮 Game Released

XCOM 2

Released Feb 4, 2016 Rating 84/100 Developer Firaxis Games Publishers 2K Games, Feral Interactive

PlayStation 4 Linux PC (Microsoft Windows) Mac Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Role-playing (RPG) Simulator Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS) Tactical

Where to play

GOG Steam Epic Games

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.

Trailers

XCOM 2 — FAQ

When did XCOM 2 release?: XCOM 2 released on February 4, 2016 for PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch.
What platforms is XCOM 2 on?: XCOM 2 is available on PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch.
What kind of game is XCOM 2?: XCOM 2 is a Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical game.

Coverage (4)

via Strategy and Wargaming

The Best Turn-Based Strategy Games To Play If You Love XCOM and XCOM 2

The 2012 remake of the titular XCOM: Enemy Unknown is now seen by the games industry as the moment turn-based strategy was not only revived, but got up, started running, and has never stopped since. In fact, looking at the up-and-coming strategy games releasing in 2026, it doesn'…

1 article 28d ago

via GamesRadar+

12 hours in, Star Wars Zero company is a solid strategy RPG, but it's missing XCOM 2 or Baldur's Gate 3's spark

Zero Company is on the coucil, but I do not grant it the rank of master

2 articles 29d ago

via PC Gamer

Cancelled Quake 4 expansion gets surprise GitHub release after former XCOM 2 developer discovers it on an old hard drive: 'This essentially saved my life'

Quake 4: Awakening was in development at Ritual Entertainment before being scrapped.

1 article 31d ago

via Strategy and Wargaming

The Best Turn-Based Strategy Games For Beginners Who Want To Play XCOM & XCOM 2 – A Complete Guide

New to turn-based strategy? Work your way up to XCOM with these 7 entry-level games, from Marvel's Midnight Suns to Tactical Breach Wizards.

1 article 56d ago