XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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Command XCOM to defend Earth against alien invasion. Recruit, train, and lead soldiers in intense turn-based tactical combat. Manage resources, research alien tech, upgrade base. Permadeath adds stakes. Survive, adapt, save humanity.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Trivia

In XCOM: Enemy Unknown, which class is NOT equipped with the Arc Thrower by default? (Advanced)
#1: Support
#2: Assault
#3: Heavy
#4: Sniper
What is the maximum squad size you can achieve in a single mission in XCOM: Enemy Unknown, excluding the use of any cheats or mods? (Hard)
#1: 4
#2: 6
#3: 8
#4: 10
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown Fun Facts

In XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the developers included a secret, nearly impossible to find Easter egg mission called The Council Mission: Friends in Low Places, where players can rescue a unique operative named Zhang who has a distinctive voice, provided by actor Hong Kong action star Donnie Yen.
In XCOM: Enemy Unknown, if a soldier shoots down the last alien with a reaction shot, the game can glitch, causing the soldier to continuously celebrate while the camera pans around them forever, requiring a game restart to fix.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Polls

What is your favorite class in XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
Assault
Support
Heavy
Sniper
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Which aspect of XCOM: Enemy Unknown do you find most challenging?
Managing the global panic levels
Deciding which technology to research next
Choosing missions and managing time
Balancing squad composition and upgrades
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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release
February 1, 1994

Release of the original X-COM: UFO Defense

The original X-COM game, also known as UFO Defense, was released, introducing players to the alien invasion theme and turn-based tactics.

development
2009

Development of XCOM: Enemy Unknown reboot begins

Firaxis Games started developing the reboot of the classic X-COM series, titled XCOM: Enemy Unknown, aiming to modernize the strategy experience.

announcement
March 9, 2011

Official announcement of XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Firaxis Games officially announced the development of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the first new entry in the series in over a decade.

release
October 9, 2012

Release of XCOM: Enemy Unknown

XCOM: Enemy Unknown was released worldwide to critical acclaim, revitalizing the tactical strategy franchise with modern graphics and gameplay.

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