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XCOM 2 (PC/Mac/Linux, Firaxis, November 2015) announced [Up: New info/screens in OP]
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These are new consoles.
Leafhopper
Banned
Why did multiple people said it did great? Well shit.
Okay?
Edit: Nevermind misunderstood.
Ya, one of the teaser images before this was revealed had what looked like a human/muton hybrid. I'm guessing this is why the team in the trailer was in that city, their mission or w/e.
Actually not as uncommon from AAA pubs either:
Starcraft 2 and expansions, HOTS, Overwatch from Blizzard
Heroes of M&M 6/7 and M&M X from Ubisoft
Homeworld Remastered from Gearbox
UT from Epic
Total War games from CA
A bunch of MMOs
Grow Home from Ubisoft
and a bunch more I'm sure I'm forgetting
Shai-Tan
Banned
No idea but they may be of a similar opinion to the Shadowrun devs when they went pc only that the current mobile specs were holding the series back. I played and liked both series on my tablet but they didn't run too well.
Xamtheking
Member
It's probably going to come to consoles eventually
Fragamemnon
Member
In 2012's EU, you make the memorable characters. That game was all about emergent stories of each soldier making you feel attached to them, which in turn made you feel absolutely horrible when they died.
Ultimadrago
Member
Bring it on.
NumberThree
Member
Great news. I wonder if they'll still have gamepad compatibility, from the screenshot it doesn't seem unreasonable. It was a great way to play the last game.
100K+ copies is a bomb?
So what I'm getting out of this is that it's not built at all off the first game's story (or the extensions from the meld or rebels group) and instead is presenting a what-if? I mean, the reversal's kinda cool, but it would've been nice to maybe have Humanity invading the alien's other operations and worlds, actually fighting back against the xeno threat that plagued their world and forced their accelerated evolution...
I'm sorry I ever said anything, Firaxis, please forgive me.
The Dear Leader
Banned
It's going to be cool seeing what they do to fully take advantage of the PC. I'm more excited for this than I was for any of the previous XCOM games.
scarybore
Member
Sweet, love me some XCOM. For a second I thought Rasp from Dino-Riders was in the trailer, but it's just a snake with arms in armour, childhood dreams crushed. 
Considering the relatively low sales and that the game, from what I remember, was heavily discounted quickly after release, can't say I'm surprised there is no console release currently planned. Sucks for those who want it on consoles, but XCOM 2 on one platform is at least better than XCOM 2 on no platforms.
Considering the relatively low sales and that the game, from what I remember, was heavily discounted quickly after release, can't say I'm surprised there is no console release currently planned. Sucks for those who want it on consoles, but XCOM 2 on one platform is at least better than XCOM 2 on no platforms.
Hey, random Thin Man was awesome! Also the female Doctor for being the only smart one in the building.
GavinUK86
Member
I get what you're saying but they all just felt like chess pieces. Didn't really care what happened to any of 'em.
Teknopathetic
Member
"These are new consoles."
Same consumers.
Same consumers.
Xamtheking
Member
Look what you've done
The entire page is plastered in Nintendo Propaganda now
It's going to be a Wii U exclusive
But they might have different mindsets because of the new consoles
flaxknuckles
Member
This game will be better for being a PC exclusive from the jump. They can then port to other platforms later without compromising design of the main version.
Turin Turambar
Member
The UI was totally designed for controller.
GrayDock
Member
XCom is the type of game that can go to consoles (played the first one @ PSX lol) but will always be a PC first for the ones who care about it since the beggining, just like MGS fans are associated with the PS.
Week one for sure... will await for bugs and performance reports before buying... sad days.
Week one for sure... will await for bugs and performance reports before buying... sad days.
a pretty big bomb, 100k sales is NOTHING. Probably doesn't cover the cost of renting the dev kits, let alone the salarys..
Phrozenflame500
Member
Surprised at the no consoles, but I'm PC-first so it's not a huge deal for me.
This explains the move a lot more.
I'm a sucker for bright, futuristic art styles and being more of a guerrilla-type organization should ramp up the pressure a lot more. So I'm pretty excited.
This explains the move a lot more.
I'm a sucker for bright, futuristic art styles and being more of a guerrilla-type organization should ramp up the pressure a lot more. So I'm pretty excited.
Dlacy13g
Member
It kinda bombed everywhere as a disc based version. Digital is where it had legs and I imagine much of its success on Steam and the like came from people buying it up on steam sales, bundles and discounted pricing. they should port over to and release digital only on consoles. That would make the most sense if they are going to go that route.
dancrane212
Member
Paid mod support would be a pretty big reason to focus on the PC.
Sigh so much hate. Even if you have a modest PC you will run this no problem. The first Xcom remake was hardly a graphical powerhouse.
KillerDark
Member
Can't wait, loved the first game!
Leafhopper
Banned
Exactly and the mod support will make this game even better.
I suppose if they do remove controller support for whatever reason, at least it happens to be dropping around the same time the Steam Controller launches. I'm hoping that thing actually works.
Shake Appeal
Member
I think they're taking all my Impossible Ironman attempts as canon.
Steamspy has Enemy Unknown at 2.6 million...
Finally watched the trailer. Looks like some sort of melee class? Would make sense, especially if they're stressing five classes. Support, Assault, Heavy, Sniper, and Melee or Assassin or whatever, and then you can turn them into MECs and Psionics? Sounds sweet. Just need it on a platform I own.
Maybe they looked at the stats and saw that this was the most common ending.
Xamtheking
Member
C-c-c-c-c-CONSOLE VERSIONS
That's pretty bad. According to steamspy it sold 2.7 mil on steam too.
I kinda hope they don't ditch controller support, though.
Fragamemnon
Member
I really don't think that is the angle they are going for. They just want XCOM2 to be as popular and longlasting as Civ 5 is on its workshop. If you want to see where paid mods will start, look towards the next big Bethesda game.
Interfectum
Member
Sell 100-200k on consoles
vs.
Focus on PC+mods and dip into that Cities: Skylines, Civ 5, etc money
I think they are making the right choice here.
vs.
Focus on PC+mods and dip into that Cities: Skylines, Civ 5, etc money
I think they are making the right choice here.
Probably worth noting that the game also seems to be coming to linux and mac, if the logos at the bottom of the official website are anything to go by.
I wish it'd be on consoles so more people could play it, but reactions like this one are worth the trade off
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