X-COM 2 Timeline ( Real )

game_release
February 1, 1994

Release of X-COM: UFO Defense

The original X-COM game, known as UFO Defense in North America, was released, laying the foundation for the franchise.

game_release
October 9, 2012

Release of X-COM: Enemy Unknown

Firaxis Games released X-COM: Enemy Unknown, a reboot of the X-COM series, to critical acclaim.

game_announcement
February 3, 2015

Announcement of X-COM 2

Firaxis officially announced the development of X-COM 2, the sequel to X-COM: Enemy Unknown.

game_release
February 5, 2016

Release of X-COM 2

X-COM 2, the turn-based tactics game and sequel to X-COM: Enemy Unknown, was released for PC.

expansion_announcement
March 28, 2017

X-COM 2 expansion 'War of the Chosen' announced

Firaxis announced the major expansion pack 'War of the Chosen' for X-COM 2, adding new content and features.

expansion_release
August 29, 2017

Release of 'War of the Chosen' expansion

The 'War of the Chosen' expansion for X-COM 2 was released, enhancing gameplay with new factions, enemies, and missions.

platform_release
September 6, 2017

X-COM 2 released on consoles

X-COM 2 was launched on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms, expanding its availability to console players.

X-COM 2 Timeline ( Fictional )

foundation
1999

Establishment of X-COM

The original X-COM project is formed as a global defense initiative against alien threats after the First Alien War.

milestone
2000

End of First Alien War and X-COM Victory

X-COM successfully defeats the alien invasion, forcing the aliens into retreat and ending the First Alien War.

organizational_change
2015

Disbandment of X-COM

Due to public discredit and the rise of the Advent Administration, X-COM is disbanded and declared a rogue organization.

political
2017

Advent Coalition Enforces Global Control

The Advent Administration, a front for alien occupation, establishes worldwide control and suppresses dissent through propaganda and force.

foundation
2029

Reactivation of X-COM

Underground resistance reactivates X-COM to oppose Advent's rule and the alien occupation of Earth.

milestone
2035

Rescue of Commander and Return to Avenger

X-COM operatives successfully extract the Commander from Advent imprisonment, enabling leadership in the fight against Advent.

infrastructure
2036

Establishment of Avenger Mobile Base

X-COM establishes a mobile command base aboard the Avenger, providing flexibility to fight Advent forces worldwide.

research
2037

Discovery of Alien Psi Technology

X-COM uncovers alien technology related to psionic powers, developing countermeasures and training operatives in psionics.

military
2038

Initiation of Guerrilla Warfare against Advent

X-COM commences covert operations and guerrilla warfare tactics to disrupt Advent's hold on Earth.

milestone
2040

Destruction of the Avatar Project Facility

X-COM successfully sabotages the Avatar Project, halting the alien plan to transform humanity and solidify control.