Strategy title XCOM: Enemy Unknown announced
New tactical action title from the popular series is in development at Firaxis Games
2K Games has announced that Firaxis Games, the team behind Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise, is developing XCOM: Enemy Unknown, an action strategy title that is planned for release in fall 2012.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown promises to be recognizable to fans of the original X-COM. With equal emphasis on strategy and tactical combat, XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place players in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, players will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics.
"We’re looking forward to building upon the core gameplay experiences that fans of the original X-COM love, while introducing the franchise to a new generation,” said Sarah Anderson, senior vice president of marketing for 2K. “With Firaxis’ XCOM: Enemy Unknown and 2K Marin’s upcoming XCOM, 2K Games will be offering two different gameplay experiences drawing from the classic X-COM universe. Each game offers a unique XCOM experience in different genres, as envisioned by two different studios with unique creative visions.”
XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on the legacy of the 1993 original with a new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. Players will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.
More info will be first released in the latest issue of Game Informer Magazine, which currently has the worldwide exclusive cover story on the title.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be available in fall 2012 for Games for Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown promises to be recognizable to fans of the original X-COM. With equal emphasis on strategy and tactical combat, XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place players in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, players will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics.
"We’re looking forward to building upon the core gameplay experiences that fans of the original X-COM love, while introducing the franchise to a new generation,” said Sarah Anderson, senior vice president of marketing for 2K. “With Firaxis’ XCOM: Enemy Unknown and 2K Marin’s upcoming XCOM, 2K Games will be offering two different gameplay experiences drawing from the classic X-COM universe. Each game offers a unique XCOM experience in different genres, as envisioned by two different studios with unique creative visions.”
XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on the legacy of the 1993 original with a new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. Players will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.
More info will be first released in the latest issue of Game Informer Magazine, which currently has the worldwide exclusive cover story on the title.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be available in fall 2012 for Games for Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.
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