As the fight against ADVENT continues, XCOM returns to the outlying areas and abandoned cities lost 20 years ago during the first invasion. It is here we start encountering new enemy units in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. Following is a quick debrief on three new unit types you’ll face throughout the new XCOM 2 expansion: The flame-throwing Purifiers, the stealthy Spectres and the Psionically-amped Priests.

https://youtu.be/e4z7HT-UJiI



The Lost – the heavily-mutated inhuman hordes left in the abandoned cities – need to be cleansed. The ADVENT Purifiers are best equipped for the job. Often dispatched to deal with Lost swarms or in civilian retaliation strikes, the flamethrower units cause low, ongoing damage to a wide area.

Not only does the Purifier create sweeping arcs of damage up-close, they also are known to lob incendiary grenades. Keep this ADVENT unit at a distance. Advanced intel suggests that upon death, there is a chance a Purifier will explode.



A Priest’s abilities are the result of genetic manipulation of ADVENT forces.  While they wield magnetic rifles, their Psionic skills make them a serious threat. 

The Priest can Mind Control enemy units, lock targets in Stasis and – in the heat of combat – there is a chance if they sustain mortal damage, a Priest may still manage to come back from the brink of death and shield themselves.

Priests also have the ability to boost allies with a mind merge – Holy Warrior. This presents a challenge and an opportunity. Its targeted allies gain stat boosts, but if you’re able to neutralize a Priest while merged, the other unit will also die.



The Spectre is a newly-discovered humanoid alien that deals in misdirection. The Spectre is known to transform into a black nanorobotic cloud at will, able to Vanish from sight. 

Don’t allow this stealthy threat to get in close, though. The Spectre’s Shadowbind ability has been known to lock XCOM soldiers in place and create a shadow version that possesses the same skills. Be prepared to fight shadowy reflections of your own squadmates.

Be wary and keep your distance. Spectres have the Horror ability, which damages the enemy and heals themselves. The Spectres also possess lightning reflexes, making their nanobot form impossible to touch on the first Overwatch shot – so try to set up crossfire positions while stalking them.  

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That’s it for this update. Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. If you’re looking to enlist with the Resistance, join the 2K Forums!

           

As the fight against ADVENT continues, XCOM returns to the outlying areas and abandoned cities lost 20 years ago during the first invasion. It is here we start encountering new enemy units in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. Following is a quick debrief on three new unit types you’ll face throughout the new XCOM 2 expansion: The flame-throwing Purifiers, the stealthy Spectres and the Psionically-amped Priests.

https://youtu.be/e4z7HT-UJiI



The Lost – the heavily-mutated inhuman hordes left in the abandoned cities – need to be cleansed. The ADVENT Purifiers are best equipped for the job. Often dispatched to deal with Lost swarms or in civilian retaliation strikes, the flamethrower units cause low, ongoing damage to a wide area.

Not only does the Purifier create sweeping arcs of damage up-close, they also are known to lob incendiary grenades. Keep this ADVENT unit at a distance. Advanced intel suggests that upon death, there is a chance a Purifier will explode.



A Priest’s abilities are the result of genetic manipulation of ADVENT forces.  While they wield magnetic rifles, their Psionic skills make them a serious threat. 

The Priest can Mind Control enemy units, lock targets in Stasis and – in the heat of combat – there is a chance if they sustain mortal damage, a Priest may still manage to come back from the brink of death and shield themselves.

Priests also have the ability to boost allies with a mind merge – Holy Warrior. This presents a challenge and an opportunity. Its targeted allies gain stat boosts, but if you’re able to neutralize a Priest while merged, the other unit will also die.



The Spectre is a newly-discovered humanoid alien that deals in misdirection. The Spectre is known to transform into a black nanorobotic cloud at will, able to Vanish from sight. 

Don’t allow this stealthy threat to get in close, though. The Spectre’s Shadowbind ability has been known to lock XCOM soldiers in place and create a shadow version that possesses the same skills. Be prepared to fight shadowy reflections of your own squadmates.

Be wary and keep your distance. Spectres have the Horror ability, which damages the enemy and heals themselves. The Spectres also possess lightning reflexes, making their nanobot form impossible to touch on the first Overwatch shot – so try to set up crossfire positions while stalking them.  

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That’s it for this update. Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. If you’re looking to enlist with the Resistance, join the 2K Forums!

           

When the Aliens invaded Earth, many of the world’s great cities were devastated by bombardment and bioweapons. Those mass graveyards and abandoned buildings have been left alone for 20 years. In War of the Chosen, XCOM forces go back … and find the Lost.

https://youtu.be/PfHWzevw7bI

The Lost were once human, now husks that fill the old cities.  These heavily mutated things are the result of prolonged exposure to the alien tech used to subdue humans during the early days of the invasion. Really, they are mindless ambling shells. A single Lost is no challenge; however, you will never find them alone. The Lost roam abandoned cities in hordes. If confronted, they will start swarming whomever gets in their way.



Worse, the Lost are drawn to loud noises. So, as you’re fighting off enemy forces, you’re potentially calling attention to your units. The Lost swarm in continuing waves, so don’t think you can hold them back. Eventually, you will get overwhelmed.



If there’s any good news here, it’s that the Lost are just as likely to attack ADVENT, aliens and XCOM. As you’re fighting back enemy forces, The Lost can show up on a map and throw everyone’s plans out the window.  There is a chance to fight back the Lost hordes for a bit, though. By successfully taking down the Lost with headshots, you score a free action. So, you quickly find yourself chaining headshots and making these micro-decisions while clearing out incoming Lost: What weapons are you using at the time? What’s their range and damage output? How much ammo do you have left? How close is the nearest target? Of course, at some point, you’ll be overwhelmed by them. One suggested tactic before you get overrun: Look for ways to lure the Lost to enemy positions and exfiltrate from battle before more Lost arrive.



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That’s it for this update, Commander. Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. If you’re looking to enlist with the Resistance, join the 2K Forums!

           

When the Aliens invaded Earth, many of the world’s great cities were devastated by bombardment and bioweapons. Those mass graveyards and abandoned buildings have been left alone for 20 years. In War of the Chosen, XCOM forces go back … and find the Lost.

https://youtu.be/PfHWzevw7bI

The Lost were once human, now husks that fill the old cities.  These heavily mutated things are the result of prolonged exposure to the alien tech used to subdue humans during the early days of the invasion. Really, they are mindless ambling shells. A single Lost is no challenge; however, you will never find them alone. The Lost roam abandoned cities in hordes. If confronted, they will start swarming whomever gets in their way.



Worse, the Lost are drawn to loud noises. So, as you’re fighting off enemy forces, you’re potentially calling attention to your units. The Lost swarm in continuing waves, so don’t think you can hold them back. Eventually, you will get overwhelmed.



If there’s any good news here, it’s that the Lost are just as likely to attack ADVENT, aliens and XCOM. As you’re fighting back enemy forces, The Lost can show up on a map and throw everyone’s plans out the window.  There is a chance to fight back the Lost hordes for a bit, though. By successfully taking down the Lost with headshots, you score a free action. So, you quickly find yourself chaining headshots and making these micro-decisions while clearing out incoming Lost: What weapons are you using at the time? What’s their range and damage output? How much ammo do you have left? How close is the nearest target? Of course, at some point, you’ll be overwhelmed by them. One suggested tactic before you get overrun: Look for ways to lure the Lost to enemy positions and exfiltrate from battle before more Lost arrive.



http://store.steampowered.com/app/593380/XCOM_2_War_of_the_Chosen/
That’s it for this update, Commander. Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. If you’re looking to enlist with the Resistance, join the 2K Forums!

           

The Elders are desperate to recapture the Commander in XCOM 2’s expansion. Among the Chosen tasked with finding the Commander: The Hunter, a ranged unit that can stalk its prey from across the map.

https://youtu.be/CTOrnMdFTQE

The Hunter revels in slowly tracking, wounding and disabling XCOM units in his crosshairs before striking the final blow. He grows bolder as he sees XCOM blood spilled, but his supreme confidence in his abilities means that he may underestimate your resolve..even as the Hunter actively taunts you on the battlefield.



The Hunter can perch in unusual places thanks to the use of his grappling hook.  From those hunting blinds, it can fire a Tracking Shot and target an XCOM solider from wherever they hide on the map. As soon as you see the laser-sighting beam, you have one turn to break line of sight before he takes the shot. The Hunter has also been known to toy with prey using Concussion Grenades and Tranquilizer Shots. Like his siblings, the real threat to your mission is that the Hunter will abduct your troops, interrogate them and try to discover the Avenger’s location.



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That’s it for this update, Commander. Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. If you’re looking to enlist with the Resistance, join the 2K Forums!

           

The Elders are desperate to recapture the Commander in XCOM 2’s expansion. Among the Chosen tasked with finding the Commander: The Hunter, a ranged unit that can stalk its prey from across the map.

https://youtu.be/CTOrnMdFTQE

The Hunter revels in slowly tracking, wounding and disabling XCOM units in his crosshairs before striking the final blow. He grows bolder as he sees XCOM blood spilled, but his supreme confidence in his abilities means that he may underestimate your resolve..even as the Hunter actively taunts you on the battlefield.



The Hunter can perch in unusual places thanks to the use of his grappling hook.  From those hunting blinds, it can fire a Tracking Shot and target an XCOM solider from wherever they hide on the map. As soon as you see the laser-sighting beam, you have one turn to break line of sight before he takes the shot. The Hunter has also been known to toy with prey using Concussion Grenades and Tranquilizer Shots. Like his siblings, the real threat to your mission is that the Hunter will abduct your troops, interrogate them and try to discover the Avenger’s location.



http://store.steampowered.com/app/593380/XCOM_2_War_of_the_Chosen/
That’s it for this update, Commander. Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. If you’re looking to enlist with the Resistance, join the 2K Forums!

           

XCOM 2’s expansion introduces new Factions, unique pockets of resistance unaffiliated with XCOM. Today we’re introducing the Templars, a reclusive, monastic group of soldiers that has dedicated themselves to pushing their minds and bodies with psionic energy to the brink of humanity.

https://youtu.be/XyAQdUn46Sk

The Templars – led by Geist, one of the original Psionic soldiers – stayed away from ADVENT and their city centers after surviving the fall of the XCOM Project. In their isolation, they developed an almost religious zeal for collecting Psionic energy. Experimenting upon themselves, they even created weaponry that taps into their latent skills. As ADVENT and the Chosen Warlock begin siphoning Psionic energy across the planet, the Templars are now preparing to strike back.



While the Templar unit can use Autopistols, it is primarily a front-line fighter, easily recognizable by the Psionic blades they wield. Those lethal blades, though, are just an extension of a Templar, amped with Psionic and area-effect skills.



Their abilities get triggered through the use of Focus, a combat mechanic that builds over the course of a fight. Focus enables the Templar to perform superhuman feats such as increasing damage output and mobility. They don’t start off as superhuman, though – it’s about making tradeoff choices on the battlefield: Does the Templar charge Focus to unleash more devastating attacks? Or does the Templar maintain that Focus and boost its general combat effectiveness?  



With experience, the Templar learns some incredible Psionic skills, but even initiates possess “Volt”– a Psionic attack that can chain to nearby foes at higher levels. Over time, Templars have been known to unleash Ionic Storm, a massive wave of lightning that will assault nearby foes. Some have trained to create a Pillar of solid energy and use it as cover. Those that further develop their abilities can warp reality and Exchange positions with other XCOM soldiers on the game map. These are just a few of the many known Templar skills.

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That’s it for this update, Commander. Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. If you’re looking to enlist with the Resistance, join the 2K Forums!

           

XCOM 2’s expansion introduces new Factions, unique pockets of resistance unaffiliated with XCOM. Today we’re introducing the Templars, a reclusive, monastic group of soldiers that has dedicated themselves to pushing their minds and bodies with psionic energy to the brink of humanity.

https://youtu.be/XyAQdUn46Sk

The Templars – led by Geist, one of the original Psionic soldiers – stayed away from ADVENT and their city centers after surviving the fall of the XCOM Project. In their isolation, they developed an almost religious zeal for collecting Psionic energy. Experimenting upon themselves, they even created weaponry that taps into their latent skills. As ADVENT and the Chosen Warlock begin siphoning Psionic energy across the planet, the Templars are now preparing to strike back.



While the Templar unit can use Autopistols, it is primarily a front-line fighter, easily recognizable by the Psionic blades they wield. Those lethal blades, though, are just an extension of a Templar, amped with Psionic and area-effect skills.



Their abilities get triggered through the use of Focus, a combat mechanic that builds over the course of a fight. Focus enables the Templar to perform superhuman feats such as increasing damage output and mobility. They don’t start off as superhuman, though – it’s about making tradeoff choices on the battlefield: Does the Templar charge Focus to unleash more devastating attacks? Or does the Templar maintain that Focus and boost its general combat effectiveness?  



With experience, the Templar learns some incredible Psionic skills, but even initiates possess “Volt”– a Psionic attack that can chain to nearby foes at higher levels. Over time, Templars have been known to unleash Ionic Storm, a massive wave of lightning that will assault nearby foes. Some have trained to create a Pillar of solid energy and use it as cover. Those that further develop their abilities can warp reality and Exchange positions with other XCOM soldiers on the game map. These are just a few of the many known Templar skills.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/593380/XCOM_2_War_of_the_Chosen/
That’s it for this update, Commander. Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. If you’re looking to enlist with the Resistance, join the 2K Forums!

           

Get an in-depth look at new gameplay from an all new mission in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for Inside Looks at new characters and enemies, features and insights from the XCOM 2 development team: http://2kgam.es/XCOMYT

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/74fhO9SCD2U

http://store.steampowered.com/app/593380/XCOM_2_War_of_the_Chosen/

That’s it for this update, Commander. Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. If you’re looking to enlist with the Resistance, join the 2K Forums!

           

Get an in-depth look at new gameplay from an all new mission in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for Inside Looks at new characters and enemies, features and insights from the XCOM 2 development team: http://2kgam.es/XCOMYT

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/74fhO9SCD2U

http://store.steampowered.com/app/593380/XCOM_2_War_of_the_Chosen/

That’s it for this update, Commander. Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. If you’re looking to enlist with the Resistance, join the 2K Forums!