If you have been holding out on the full guerrilla warfare experience, this anniversary event is the definitive time to strike. The sale includes the XCOM 2 Ultimate Collection at a 67% discount, which bundles the base game with the game-changing War of the Chosen expansion and all major DLC packs. For those who haven't played since the 2016 launch, War of the Chosen effectively reworks the entire campaign, adding the persistent Chosen antagonists who hunt your squad across missions, creating a much more personal and punishing narrative arc.
The lore of XCOM 2 remains one of the most compelling setups in tactical RPGs. You aren't a global superpower; you are a desperate underground movement operating out of a hijacked alien ship. This sale makes it easier for players to jump into that "rise from the ashes" fantasy, especially with the inclusion of the tactical depth provided by the DLC missions like Alien Hunters and Shen's Last Gift.
While the focus for many will be on the resistance, the Firaxis 30th Anniversary Sale also features heavy discounts on other studio staples like Marvel’s Midnight Suns and the Civilization series. This event is strictly time-limited, running from May 1st through May 14th, 2026. If your squad has been sitting in the barracks, now is the time to gear up and reclaim Earth.
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