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Anothrgamer1234: /* Storyline */

2020-06-12T00:23:45Z

Storyline

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	[[File:Advent_Solder_and_Statue.png\|right\|300px\|The Alien Overlords]]		[[File:Advent_Solder_and_Statue.png\|right\|300px\|The Alien Overlords]]
	* The new game takes place 20 years after Earth's surrender to the aliens during the invasion. According to Jake Solomon, XCOM lost the initial alien invasion and as Earth surrendered, XCOM went underground to continue the fighting<sup>3</sup>.		* The new game takes place 20 years after Earth's surrender to the aliens during the invasion. According to Jake Solomon, XCOM lost the initial alien invasion and as Earth surrendered, XCOM went underground to continue the fighting<sup>3</sup>.
	* According to XCOM 2' storyline, XCOM never made it out of conventional weapons before the surrender. To Firaxis, the first game has ended with the same result of the majority of games played on Impossible Ironman, with a loss for the player. According to official stats, only 1.1% of players have earned the achievement for winning on Impossible and 1.7% for completing Ironman. <sup>10</sup>		* According to XCOM 2's storyline, XCOM never made it out of conventional weapons before the surrender. To Firaxis, the first game has ended with the same result of the majority of games played on Impossible Ironman, with a loss for the player. According to official stats, only 1.1% of players have earned the achievement for winning on Impossible and 1.7% for completing Ironman. <sup>10</sup>
	* The aliens established a world government called 'Advent Administration' staffed with human collaborators and their propaganda claims that the aliens had came initially in peace but by engaging the aliens in combat XCOM has caused countless casualties. They also created a holiday called 'Unification Day' to mark the date of their take over of Earth. <sup>12</sup>		* The aliens established a world government called 'Advent Administration' staffed with human collaborators and their propaganda claims that the aliens had came initially in peace but by engaging the aliens in combat XCOM has caused countless casualties. They also created a holiday called 'Unification Day' to mark the date of their take over of Earth. <sup>12</sup>
	* The alien overlords have built megacities where war, poverty, crime and disease are supposedly eradicated, but which only serve as a cover for more sinister plans for humankind. Those cities have been built to attract the human population into them by offering gene therapy<sup>4</sup>.		* The alien overlords have built megacities where war, poverty, crime and disease are supposedly eradicated, but which only serve as a cover for more sinister plans for humankind. Those cities have been built to attract the human population into them by offering gene therapy<sup>4</sup>.
	** The megacities are a nod to [[Apocalypse\|XCOM: Apocalypse]]<sup>4</sup>.		** The megacities are a nod to [[Apocalypse\|XCOM: Apocalypse]]<sup>4</sup>.
	* The rest of humanity lives on the wilderness, where XCOM operates and there will also be missions there. Variety of combat environments.		* The rest of humanity lives on the wilderness, where XCOM operates and there will also be missions there. Variety of combat environments.

	==Engine==		==Engine==
	* Wide mod support: you can create maps, new races, story lines and campaigns and share them via Steam Workshop.		* Wide mod support: you can create maps, new races, story lines and campaigns and share them via Steam Workshop.

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Characters

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	==Characters==		==Characters==
	* The XCOM Commander (a.k.a. the player) was apparently captured by the aliens some time after XCOM~~'s surrender~~ and placed in stasis; the majority of EU2012 is explained as being combat simulations that the Elders had the Commander perform to improve their soldiers' ~~tactica~~. The game begins with the rescue of the Commander by the new XCOM (which was cobbled together from the few old veterans like Bradford and new recruits).		* The XCOM Commander (a.k.a. the player) was apparently captured by the aliens some time after a massive attack on the XCOM base and placed in stasis; the majority of EU2012 is explained as being combat simulations that the Elders had the Commander perform to improve their soldiers' tactics. The game begins with the rescue of the Commander by the new XCOM (which was cobbled together from the few old veterans like Bradford and new recruits).
	* John [[Bradford (EU2012)\|Bradford]] reappears on XCOM 2 still in his role as 'Central'. <sup>10</sup> According to the developers Bradford has been on the run until XCOM was reinstated, and until then he was a broken man due to the crushing defeat of XCOM during the invasion. Bradford's first name was revealed by the developers on the media blitz before the release.		* John [[Bradford (EU2012)\|Bradford]] reappears on XCOM 2 still in his role as 'Central'. <sup>10</sup> According to the developers Bradford has been on the run until XCOM was reinstated, and until then he was a broken man due to the crushing defeat of XCOM during the invasion. Bradford's first name was revealed by the developers on the media blitz before the release.
	* Dr. Vahlen also appears on the prequel book that was launched before the release of the game, although at end she disappears and it is implied that she has been captured by the aliens. She is not seen in the game and her fate remains ambiguous.		* Dr. Vahlen also appears on the prequel book that was launched before the release of the game, although at end she disappears and it is implied that she has been captured by the aliens. She is not seen in the game and her fate remains ambiguous.
	* Dr. Richard Tygan replaces Vahlen as the lead scientist onboard the Avenger. He was a former Advent researcher who decided to fight the aliens after witnessing their actions. According to Jake Solomon, Tygan's last name comes from his two favorite scientists: Dr. Carl Sagan and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson<sup>30</sup>		* Dr. Richard Tygan replaces Vahlen as the lead scientist onboard the Avenger. He was a former Advent researcher who decided to fight the aliens after witnessing their actions. According to Jake Solomon, Tygan's last name comes from his two favorite scientists: Dr. Carl Sagan and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson<sup>30</sup>
	* Dr. Raymond Shen has passed away during the 20 years since XCOM lost the war, although he did manage to successfully teach his daughter, everything he knew, allowing her to take up his position in the organization.<sup>20</sup>		* Dr. Raymond Shen has passed away during the 20 years since XCOM lost the war, although he did manage to successfully teach his daughter everything he knew, allowing her to take up his position in the organization.<sup>20</sup>
	* The position of Chief Engineer is now taken by [[Lily Shen (XCOM2)\|An-Yi "Lily" Shen]], who is responsible for the Avenger and has her own personal GREMLIN drone "ROV-R".		* The position of Chief Engineer is now taken by [[Lily Shen (XCOM2)\|An-Yi "Lily" Shen]], who is responsible for the Avenger and has her own personal GREMLIN drone "ROV-R".

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2020-05-19T14:51:21Z

Characters

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	==Characters==		==Characters==
	* The XCOM Commander (a.k.a. the player) was apparently captured by the aliens some time after XCOM's surrender and placed in stasis. The game begins with the rescue of the Commander by the new XCOM (which was cobbled together from the few old veterans like Bradford and new recruits).		* The XCOM Commander (a.k.a. the player) was apparently captured by the aliens some time after XCOM's surrender and placed in stasis; the majority of EU2012 is explained as being combat simulations that the Elders had the Commander perform to improve their soldiers' tactica. The game begins with the rescue of the Commander by the new XCOM (which was cobbled together from the few old veterans like Bradford and new recruits).
	* John [[Bradford (EU2012)\|Bradford]] reappears on XCOM 2 still in his role as 'Central'. <sup>10</sup> According to the developers Bradford has been on the run until XCOM was reinstated, and until then he was a broken man due to the ~~Council's betrayal that led to the~~ defeat of XCOM during the invasion. Bradford's first name was revealed by the developers on the media blitz before the release.		* John [[Bradford (EU2012)\|Bradford]] reappears on XCOM 2 still in his role as 'Central'. <sup>10</sup> According to the developers Bradford has been on the run until XCOM was reinstated, and until then he was a broken man due to the crushing defeat of XCOM during the invasion. Bradford's first name was revealed by the developers on the media blitz before the release.
	* Dr. Vahlen also appears on the prequel book that was launched before the release of the game, although at end she disappears and it is implied that she has been captured by the aliens.		* Dr. Vahlen also appears on the prequel book that was launched before the release of the game, although at end she disappears and it is implied that she has been captured by the aliens. She is not seen in the game and her fate remains ambiguous.
	* Dr. Richard Tygan replaces Vahlen as the lead scientist onboard the Avenger. He was a former Advent researcher who decided to fight the aliens after witnessing their actions. According to Jake Solomon, Tygan's last name comes from his two favorite scientists: Dr. Carl Sagan and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson<sup>30</sup>		* Dr. Richard Tygan replaces Vahlen as the lead scientist onboard the Avenger. He was a former Advent researcher who decided to fight the aliens after witnessing their actions. According to Jake Solomon, Tygan's last name comes from his two favorite scientists: Dr. Carl Sagan and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson<sup>30</sup>
	* Dr. Raymond Shen has passed away during the 20 years since XCOM lost the war, although he did manage to successfully teach his daughter, everything he knew, allowing her to take up his position in the organization.<sup>20</sup>		* Dr. Raymond Shen has passed away during the 20 years since XCOM lost the war, although he did manage to successfully teach his daughter, everything he knew, allowing her to take up his position in the organization.<sup>20</sup>
	* The position of Chief Engineer is now taken by [[Lily Shen (XCOM2)\|An-Yi "Lily" Shen]], who is responsible for the Avenger and has her own personal GREMLIN drone.		* The position of Chief Engineer is now taken by [[Lily Shen (XCOM2)\|An-Yi "Lily" Shen]], who is responsible for the Avenger and has her own personal GREMLIN drone "ROV-R".

	==Avenger==		==Avenger==

GoodPiggies: /* Aliens/Enemies */

2017-11-30T05:08:47Z

Aliens/Enemies

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	** These are the true forms of the [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]].<sup>4</sup>		** These are the true forms of the [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]].<sup>4</sup>
	** ''Tongue Pull'' can pull your soldiers from cover.<sup>11</sup>		** ''Tongue Pull'' can pull your soldiers from cover.<sup>11</sup>
	** ''Bind'' locks soldiers in place and deals damage, much like the {{Seeker (EU2012)\|Seeker]'s Strangle ability from Enemy Within.<sup>11</sup>		** ''Bind'' locks soldiers in place and deals damage, much like the [[Seeker (EU2012)\|Seeker]]'s Strangle ability from Enemy Within.<sup>11</sup>
	** ''Poison Spit'' is retained from their Thin Men forms.<sup>11</sup>		** ''Poison Spit'' is retained from their Thin Men forms.<sup>11</sup>
	* '''"Dark Collaborators"''' - humanlike individuals which may be assassination objectives.<sup>12</sup>		* '''"Dark Collaborators"''' - humanlike individuals which may be assassination objectives.<sup>12</sup>

GoodPiggies: /* Aliens/Enemies */

2017-11-30T05:08:20Z

Aliens/Enemies

GoodPiggies: /* Maps */

2017-11-30T05:01:41Z

Maps

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	* Procedure generated maps. Large set of tiles (buildings, etc.) which are combined together to create maps. AI also made more procedural to better use the new map system. Terrain will be more dynamic and destructible, including exploding barrels and acid holes. Even floors and ceilings are destructable<sup>4</sup>.		* Procedure generated maps. Large set of tiles (buildings, etc.) which are combined together to create maps. AI also made more procedural to better use the new map system. Terrain will be more dynamic and destructible, including exploding barrels and acid holes. Even floors and ceilings are destructable<sup>4</sup>.
	* Free Aim (being able to target any feature, including terrain) will still be limited to weapons such grenades and rockets.<sup>7</sup>		* Free Aim (being able to target any feature, including terrain) will still be limited to weapons such grenades and rockets.<sup>7</sup>
	** However, you can target explosive terrain features (~~usually~~ propane tanks ~~of various sorts~~) with regular weapons if there are enemies in blast radius.		** However, you can target explosive terrain features (such as propane tanks or gas tanks) with regular weapons if there are enemies in blast radius.
	* According to Lead Producer Garth DeAngelis, each map is a 'quilt' with holes where buildings are plugged, and the space between the buildings can be occupied with elements to display a variety of environments. <sup>5</sup>.		* According to Lead Producer Garth DeAngelis, each map is a 'quilt' with holes where buildings are plugged, and the space between the buildings can be occupied with elements to display a variety of environments. <sup>5</sup>.
	* The space can be occupied by a variety of elements, and there are about 20 'diorama' sets that can be used when designing maps.		* The space can be occupied by a variety of elements, and there are about 20 'diorama' sets that can be used when designing maps.
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	==Aliens/Enemies==		==Aliens/Enemies==
	[[File:01_x2_screens_news_thm.png\|right\|300px\|Sectoid]]		[[File:01_x2_screens_news_thm.png\|right\|300px\|Sectoid]]

GoodPiggies: /* Combat System */

2017-11-30T05:00:53Z

Combat System

GoodPiggies: /* Soldiers */

2017-11-30T04:58:21Z

Soldiers

GoodPiggies: /* Avenger */

2017-11-30T04:47:14Z

Avenger

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	==Avenger==		==Avenger==
	* XCOM HQ is now a captured Alien Supply Ship that has been converted as a mobile command center to waging a guerrilla style war against the aliens, named Avenger, as a nod to the [[Avenger]] of the [[XCOM\|original game]]		* XCOM HQ is now a captured Alien Supply Ship that has been converted as a mobile command center to waging a guerrilla style war against the aliens. This ship has been named the Avenger, as a nod to the [[Avenger]] of the [[XCOM\|original game]]
	* List of Facilities		* List of Facilities
	** Bridge		** Bridge
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	** Vulture: Enemies drop an additional item when dropping loot		** Vulture: Enemies drop an additional item when dropping loot
	** Squad Size I = +1 to squad size		** Squad Size I = +1 to squad size
	** ~~Wetwork~~ = +25 EXP to kills		** Wet Work = +25 EXP to kills
	** Vengeance = If a squadmate dies or is critically wounded, gain random tactical bonus for 2 turns		** Vengeance = If a squadmate dies or is critically wounded, gain random tactical bonus for 2 turns
	** Integrated Warfare = PCS (Personal Combat Sim) bonuses are significantly improved		** Integrated Warfare = PCS (Personal Combat Sim) bonuses are significantly improved
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	** Stay With Me = Soldiers will be more likely to bleed out than die outright		** Stay With Me = Soldiers will be more likely to bleed out than die outright
	** Grenadier: Biggest Booms = Explosions can cause Critical Hits		** Grenadier: Biggest Booms = Explosions can cause Critical Hits
	** Ranger: Hunter's Instinct = Attacks against flanked enemies deal +3 damage		** Ranger: Hunter's Instinct = Attacks against flanked enemies deal +2 damage
	** Sharpshooter: ~~Dead Shot~~ = +10% Critical Chance		** Sharpshooter: Deadshot = +10% Critical Chance in all circumstances.
	** Specialist: Cool Under Pressure = ~~Removes~~ Overwatch penalty and ~~allows Crits~~		** Specialist: Cool Under Pressure = Overwatch no longer suffers an Aim penalty, and shots from Overwatch can critically hit.

	==Soldiers==		==Soldiers==

GoodPiggies: /* DLCs */

2017-11-30T04:45:35Z

DLCs

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	Three DLCs have been already announced as part of ''XCOM: Reinforcement Pack''<sup>31</sup>:		Three DLCs have been already announced as part of ''XCOM: Reinforcement Pack''<sup>31</sup>:
	* Anarchy's Children - more content to customize soldiers as guerrilla fighters (coming on Spring 2016)		* Anarchy's Children - more content to customize soldiers as guerrilla fighters (coming on Spring 2016)
	* Alien Hunters - new mission, customization, armor, weapons to play as an elite unit tracking high profile aliens (Spring 2016)		* Alien Hunters - new mission, customization, armor, weapons to play as an elite unit tracking high-profile aliens (Spring 2016)
	* Shen's ~~Legacy~~ - new soldier class, with the additional weapons, etc., as well as an extra mission (Summer 2016)		* Shen's Last Gift - new soldier class, with the additional weapons, etc., as well as an extra mission (Summer 2016)

	==Characters==		==Characters==
	* The XCOM Commander (a.k.a. the player) was apparently captured by the aliens some time after XCOM's surrender and placed in stasis. The game begins with the rescue of the Commander by the new XCOM (which was cobbled together from the few old veterans like Bradford and new recruits).		* The XCOM Commander (a.k.a. the player) was apparently captured by the aliens some time after XCOM's surrender and placed in stasis. The game begins with the rescue of the Commander by the new XCOM (which was cobbled together from the few old veterans like Bradford and new recruits).

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	* There are yet undisclosed mechanical aliens.<sup>9</sup>		* There are yet undisclosed mechanical aliens.<sup>9</sup>
	* Aliens are able to call for reinforcements at any time.<sup>12</sup>		* Aliens are able to call for reinforcements at any time.<sup>12</sup>
	* '''~~Advent~~ Troopers''' - human soldiers which act as city security on behalf of the aliens. They carry magnetic weaponry.<sup>4</sup> <sup>23</sup>		* '''ADVENT Troopers''' - human soldiers which act as city security on behalf of the aliens. They carry magnetic weaponry.<sup>4</sup> <sup>23</sup>
	** Speak a language unlike any human ones, and are nicknamed "Jabbers" by XCOM soldiers because of it.<sup>19</sup>		** Speak a language unlike any human ones, and are nicknamed "Jabbers" by XCOM soldiers because of it.<sup>19</sup>
	** Genetically modified to the point of inhuman, with no hair, flattened ears, and large, silvery eyes far apart with no orbs or pupils.<sup>19</sup>		** Genetically modified to the point of inhuman, with no hair, flattened ears, and large, silvery eyes far apart with no orbs or pupils.<sup>19</sup>
	* '''~~Advent Captains~~''' - clad in red armor with cape, stronger variants of Troopers.<sup>23</sup>		* '''ADVENT Officers''' - clad in red armor with cape, stronger variants of Troopers.<sup>23</sup>
	** Can AoE buff standard Troopers with "Command Aura" ability.<sup>23</sup>		** Can AoE buff standard Troopers with "Command Aura" ability.<sup>23</sup>
	** Can mark an XCOM soldier for death, forcing any Troopers in the area to focus fire on that soldier<sup>23</sup>		** Can mark an XCOM soldier for death, forcing any Troopers in the area to focus fire on that soldier<sup>23</sup>
	** Can summon reinforcements from ~~Advent~~ VTOL dropships.		** Can summon reinforcements from ADVENT VTOL dropships.
	* '''Shieldbearers''' - big, heavy troopers that can provide a Shield Bonus to other nearby enemy units on the battlefield.<sup>19</sup> <sup>28</sup>		* '''ADVENT Shieldbearers''' - big, heavy troopers that can provide a Shield Bonus to other nearby enemy units on the battlefield.<sup>19</sup> <sup>28</sup>
	* '''Stun Lancers''' - aggressive soldiers who will try to get close to XCOM soldiers without regards for their own safety, can disable soldiers with a stun attack.<sup>27</sup>		* '''ADVENT Stun Lancers''' - aggressive soldiers who will try to get close to XCOM soldiers without regards for their own safety; can disable soldiers with a stun attack.<sup>27</sup>
	**		**
	* '''~~Advent~~ MECs''' - similar to [[MEC_Trooper_(EU2012)\|MEC Troopers]] and can do AoE damage with micro-missiles.<sup>12</sup>		* '''ADVENT MECs''' - similar to [[MEC_Trooper_(EU2012)\|MEC Troopers]] and can do AoE damage with micro-missiles.<sup>12</sup>
	* '''~~Advent~~ Turrets''' - stationary~~, truck-mounted gauss~~ turrets which can be hacked by XCOM soldiers.<sup>12</sup>		* '''ADVENT Turrets''' - stationary Gauss turrets which can be hacked by XCOM soldiers.<sup>12</sup>
	* '''~~Advent~~ Security Tower''' - scanning devices placed at checkpoints and other locations that can reveal XCOM soldiers out of concealment.		* '''ADVENT Security Tower''' - scanning devices placed at checkpoints and other locations that can reveal XCOM soldiers out of concealment.
	** Can be hacked for ~~either~~ '~~Desorient~~' ("~~Desorient~~ enemies for 2 turns") or 'Central Command' ("Gain control of all robotic units for 1 turns.")		** Can be hacked for various perks, such as 'Disorient' ("Disorient enemies for 2 turns") or 'Central Command' ("Gain control of all robotic units for 1 turns.")
	** On ~~fail the penalty~~, ~~or Feedback is~~ 'Reinforcements' ("A failed hack will result in a group of enemy reinforcements being called down on your position")<sup>29</sup>		** On a failed hack, there are repercussions, such as 'Reinforcements' ("A failed hack will result in a group of enemy reinforcements being called down on your position")<sup>29</sup>
	* '''Sectoids''' - Have now modified ~~themselves using~~ human DNA, making them bigger and possessing more psionic powers.		* '''Sectoids''' - Have now been modified with human DNA, making them bigger and possessing more psionic powers from the start.
	** Still carries the wrist-mounted plasma blaster.<sup>11</sup>		** Still carries the wrist-mounted plasma blaster.<sup>11</sup>
	** ''~~Mind Spin~~'' ~~or '' Psi Spin'' {{Verify}}~~ is an ability ~~with numerous possible effects~~, ~~including disorientation~~, ~~confusion, and~~ mind control.		** ''Mindspin'' is an ability that can either disorient, panic, or mind control its target.
	** ''Psi Reanimate'' can raise dead humans and ~~aliens~~ as "~~psi zombies~~" for the Sectoid to control.<sup>11</sup>		** ''Psi Reanimate'' can raise dead humans and ADVENT as "Psi Zombies" for the Sectoid to control.<sup>11</sup>
	* '''Vipers''' - inspired by the [[Snakeman\|Snakemen]] from the original [[X-COM\|1994 Enemy Unkown]].		* '''Vipers''' - inspired by the [[Snakeman\|Snakemen]] from the original [[X-COM\|1994 Enemy Unkown]].
	** ~~True~~ forms of the [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]].<sup>4</sup>		** These are the true forms of the [[Thin Man (EU2012)\|Thin Men]].<sup>4</sup>
	** ''Tongue Pull'' can ~~rip~~ your soldiers from cover.<sup>11</sup>		** ''Tongue Pull'' can pull your soldiers from cover.<sup>11</sup>
	** ''Bind'' locks soldiers in place and deals damage.<sup>11</sup>		** ''Bind'' locks soldiers in place and deals damage, much like the {{Seeker (EU2012)\|Seeker]'s Strangle ability from Enemy Within.<sup>11</sup>
	** ''Poison Spit'' is retained from their Thin Men forms.<sup>11</sup>		** ''Poison Spit'' is retained from their Thin Men forms.<sup>11</sup>
	* '''"Dark Collaborators"''' - humanlike individuals which may be assassination objectives.<sup>12</sup>		* '''"Dark Collaborators"''' - humanlike individuals which may be assassination objectives.<sup>12</sup>
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	** Still has ''Alien Grenades'', and will use them against groups of soldiers that don't watch their spacing.<sup>15</sup>		** Still has ''Alien Grenades'', and will use them against groups of soldiers that don't watch their spacing.<sup>15</sup>
	** Has equipped a bayonet on the front of their Plasma Rifles for use in melee.<sup>15</sup>		** Has equipped a bayonet on the front of their Plasma Rifles for use in melee.<sup>15</sup>
	** ~~Has~~ an ability called ''Counterattack'' ~~where they can dodge~~ a Ranger's melee attack, and counter with a melee attack ~~from~~ their ~~bayonets~~.<sup>15</sup>		*** As a result, the Muton has an ability called ''Counterattack'' that lets them ignore a Ranger's melee attack, and counter with a melee attack of their own.<sup>15</sup>
	* '''Chryssalids''' - Evolved to be deadlier than before.		* '''Chryssalids''' - Evolved to be deadlier than before.
	** All melee attacks cause poison. <sup>16</sup>		** All melee attacks cause poison, which can only be cured with a Medikit. <sup>16</sup>
	** XCOM soldiers and civilians killed by poison become cocoons.<sup>16</sup>		** XCOM soldiers and civilians killed by poison become cocoons.<sup>16</sup>
	** If a cocoon is not destroyed during the gestation period, three new Chryssalids emerge.<sup>16</sup>		** If a cocoon is not destroyed during the gestation period, three new Chryssalids emerge.<sup>16</sup>
	** Can burrow underground, but cannot move while burrowed.<sup>16</sup>		** Can burrow underground, but cannot move while burrowed.<sup>16</sup>
	* '''Ethereals''' - Appear in various art around Advent cities. There's also a reference to 'Elders' ~~on Advent's~~ propaganda.<sup>12</sup>		* '''Ethereals''' - Appear in various art around Advent cities. There's also a reference to 'Elders' in ADVENT propaganda.<sup>12</sup>
	* '''The Faceless''' - an alien race that can mimic the forms of other people.<sup>24</sup>[[File:Faceless (XCOM2).jpg\|right\|300px]]		* '''The Faceless''' - an alien race that can mimic the forms of other people.<sup>24</sup>[[File:Faceless (XCOM2).jpg\|right\|300px]]
	** Undetectable before they transform from their civilian form.<sup>26</sup>		** Undetectable before they transform from their civilian form.<sup>26</sup>

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	* At the start of mission the player will have to move its units without being detected to their objectives. A lot of different elements can break concealment, not just enemies but civilians as well. Scanners can also break concealment<sup>4</sup>.		* At the start of mission the player will have to move its units without being detected to their objectives. A lot of different elements can break concealment, not just enemies but civilians as well. Scanners can also break concealment<sup>4</sup>.
	** Every XCOM unit starts the mission in concealment.<sup>8</sup>.		** Every XCOM unit starts the mission in concealment.<sup>8</sup>.
	* XCOM ~~now~~ always has the first shot (aliens don't scatter for cover when ~~activated~~) due to more emphasis on stealth and soldier placement before ~~the shooting~~ starts.		* While in concealment, XCOM always has the first shot (in that aliens/ADVENT don't scatter for cover when spotted) due to more emphasis on stealth and soldier placement before a firefight starts.
	* Aliens will react differently when XCOM reveals its presence: some may still scatter or be completely surprised.<sup>4</sup>.		* Aliens will react differently when XCOM reveals its presence: some may still scatter, while others may be completely surprised.<sup>4</sup>.
	* New concealment system that uses waypoints to move and set up soldiers.		* New concealment system that uses waypoints to move and set up soldiers.
	* Loot system - timers to recover items carried by dead aliens or even your own fallen soldiers (similar to Meld on EW). Inventory plays a bigger role since XCOM is also living off loot and scavenging.		* Loot system - timers to recover items carried by dead aliens or even your own fallen soldiers (somewhat similar to Meld on EW). Inventory plays a bigger role since XCOM is also living off loot and scavenging.
	** You can find same kind of loot in chests scattered around the maps, but timed mission make complete sweeps quite difficult.		** You can find same kind of loot in chests scattered around the maps, but timed mission make complete sweeps quite difficult.
	* Weapon upgrades - variety of those<sup>4</sup>.		* Weapon upgrades - variety of those<sup>4</sup>.
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	* Secondary mission objectives that can be completed instead of the primary one.		* Secondary mission objectives that can be completed instead of the primary one.
	* Call for EVAC can be done anywhere on the map on most mission types, as long as there is space for the Skyranger to land. There's still a danger of getting stopped by enemies when trying to reach the area designated for evacuation<sup>4</sup>.		* Call for EVAC can be done anywhere on the map on most mission types, as long as there is space for the Skyranger to land. There's still a danger of getting stopped by enemies when trying to reach the area designated for evacuation<sup>4</sup>.
	* [[Meld (EU2012)\|Meld]] will not be a part of the game and XCOM will not be able to create [[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|MEC Troopers]], although ~~Advent~~ will ~~use them~~ <sup>13</sup>.		* [[Meld (EU2012)\|Meld]] will not be a part of the game and XCOM will not be able to create [[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|MEC Troopers]], although ADVENT will field MECs of its own <sup>13</sup>.

	==Maps==		==Maps==
	[[File:XCOM2terrains.png\|right\|300px\|Different building versions]]		[[File:XCOM2terrains.png\|right\|300px\|Different building versions]]

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	** The first four classes are evolved versions of the original 4 classes: [[Assault_(EU2012)\|Assault]], [[Sniper_(EU2012)\|Sniper]], [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]], and [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]], respectively.		** The first four classes are evolved versions of the original 4 classes: [[Assault_(EU2012)\|Assault]], [[Sniper_(EU2012)\|Sniper]], [[Heavy_(EU2012)\|Heavy]], and [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]], respectively.
	** The 5th class is dedicated Psi user. This is a departure from the previous game, where the [[Psionic_(EU2012)\|Psionic]] "class" was an add-on to existing soldiers.		** The 5th class is dedicated Psi user. This is a departure from the previous game, where the [[Psionic_(EU2012)\|Psionic]] "class" was an add-on to existing soldiers.
	** There will be a 6th class available with the ''Shen's Last Gift'' DLC.		** There will be a 6th class available with the ''Shen's Last Gift'' DLC.
			*** This 6th class, the SPARK, is a robotic unit not unlike the MEC Troopers from Enemy Within.
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	====Sharpshooter====		====[[Sharpshooter (XCOM2)\|Sharpshooter]]====
	* New version of [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]], can specialize in Pistol skills in alternative to the sniper rifle.		* New version of [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]], can specialize in Pistol skills in alternative to the sniper rifle.
	* Can wield both a sniper rifle and a pistol effectively, depending on skill tree choices<sup>17</sup>.		* Can wield both a sniper rifle and a pistol effectively, depending on skill tree choices<sup>17</sup>.
	* Death From Above ability - grants an extra action when an enemy at a lower elevation is killed. (Sniper skill)<sup>17</sup>		* Death From Above ability - grants an extra action when an enemy at a lower elevation is killed. (Sniper skill)<sup>17</sup>
	* Fan Fire ability - allows three shots against a single target. (Pistol skill)<sup>17</sup>.		* Fan Fire ability - allows three shots against a single target. (Pistol skill)<sup>17</sup>.
	====Ranger====		====[[Ranger (XCOM2)\|Ranger]]====
	[[File:07_x2_screens_news_thm.png\|right\|300px\|Ranger]]		[[File:07_x2_screens_news_thm.png\|right\|300px\|Ranger]]
	* New version of [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]] class, carries sword, can engage on melee combat.		* New version of [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]] class, carries sword, can engage on melee combat.
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	====Specialist====		====[[Specialist (XCOM2)\|Specialist]]====
	[[File:08_x2_screens_news_thm.png\|right\|300px\|Specialist and Gremlin drone]]		[[File:08_x2_screens_news_thm.png\|right\|300px\|Specialist and Gremlin drone]]
	* Carries a 'Gremlin' drone that can be used as a secondary weapon, for stunning aliens or buff allies, or for hacking. ~~AKA~~ [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]] class.		* Carries a 'Gremlin' drone that can be used as a secondary weapon, for stunning aliens or buff allies, or for hacking. The evolution of the [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]] class.
	* Specialist is either support (healing, support buffs, boosting stats) or offensive (hacking and controlling enemies)<sup>9</sup>.		* Specialist is either support (healing, support buffs, boosting stats) or offensive (hacking and controlling enemies)<sup>9</sup>.
	* Gremlin can carry a stun area effect weapon, heal, scout or even be assigned to protect a Ranger<sup>4</sup>.		* Gremlin can carry a stun area effect weapon, heal, scout or even be assigned to protect a Ranger<sup>4</sup>.
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	* Hacker ability - attempt to breach security on a network access point with the Gremlin<sup>18</sup>.		* Hacker ability - attempt to breach security on a network access point with the Gremlin<sup>18</sup>.
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	====Grenadier====		====[[Grenadier (XCOM2)\|Grenadier]]====
	* The evolution of the [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]] from Enemy Unknown.<sup>25</sup>[[File:Grenadier (XCOM2).jpg\|300px\|right]]		* The evolution of the [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]] from Enemy Unknown.<sup>25</sup>[[File:Grenadier (XCOM2).jpg\|300px\|right]]
	** The two ability trees for the Grenadier are called ''Demo ~~expert~~'' and ''Heavy Gunner''.<sup>25</sup>		** The two ability trees for the Grenadier are called ''Demo Expert'' and ''Heavy Gunner''.<sup>25</sup>
	* Wield a Grenade Launcher and a Cannon.<sup>25</sup>		* Wield a Grenade Launcher and a Cannon.<sup>25</sup>
	* Can be trained to focus on demoltion with the Grenade Launcher, or on making the most of the cannon.<sup>25</sup>		* Can be trained to focus on demoltion with the Grenade Launcher, or on making the most of the cannon.<sup>25</sup>