The first of three announced expansions, Anarchy’s Children, added a host of extreme cosmetic customization options for soldiers. In addition to the official mods from Long War Studios, and the vibrant community of fans creating content for the game, Firaxis is also supplementing XCOM 2 with DLC. No information has yet been provided about the fifth and final mod. The “Alien Pack” will follow at a later date, adding 10 new alien foes to the mix. Released simultaneously, the second and third mods will add the “Perk Pack,” which will serve as a soldier class construction kit, and the “Laser Pack,” which will add a new tech tier for all weapons. Red Fog (a modifier where injuries affect soldier stats)įollowing the Toolbox, available today, four more mods will be released over the coming months (no specific time frame has been provided yet).UI and other support for up to 12-soldier squads.UI that shows soldier stats in various menus.Configurable camera rotation in tactical missions.
According to the announcement, this includes: The first of five new mods, “Toolbox,” adds a variety of mechanical tweaks for players to further customize their experience. they were the SMG weapon class, the Muton Centurion unit, and special Leader abilities for soldiers.
Long War Studios, founded by the creators of the seminal Long War mod for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, first partnered with Firaxis to develop three official mods that launched alongside the game earlier this year. More official mods for XCOM 2 are inbound, with the first of five new additions from Long War Studios available today.