Xbox One X gamers woke up to a rather surprising find this morning. XCOM 2, the beloved strategy game, is now Xbox One X Enhanced. While it's unclear what the exact upgrades are, during our testing we found the frame rate to be more stable and the visuals to be crisper on Microsoft's new console.
XCOM 2 suffers from a series of problems on a standard Xbox One. The game runs poorly and exhibits an unstable frame rate even after numerous patches. All of the issues appear to have been resolved with the latest Xbox One X patch on the new device.
The Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds, you must rebuild the XCOM division and ignite a global resistance to reclaim the planet and save humanity. However, this time around the aliens are more challenging and dangerous than ever.
XCOM 2 is a turn-based strategy game, where you fight aliens by moving your squad and shooting when the time is right. The mechanics are mostly based on strategic positioning and probability, so you have to place your fighters in optimum positions for the clearest shots. Throughout the game, you'll also have to upgrade your characters and base, alongside researching new technologies.
XCOM 2 is one of the deepest turn-based games on the market, and making sure that your favorite fighters survive is a top priority.
Update 2/20/18: XCOM 2 features 1440p resolution on Xbox One X with screen space reflections, better depth of field, and better anti-aliasing.
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