Released in 2016 for PC (Microsoft Windows), this strategy game centers around customizing your resistance squad within the world of XCOM 2. As a pack designed to enhance the base game, it focuses on providing players with a range of cosmetic and character-unlock options.

Story and Setting

Set within the XCOM 2 universe, the game portrays Earth under alien occupation. Players engage in a struggle against alien control, leading a resistance force to combat the occupying administration. The atmosphere emphasizes rebellion and tactical warfare against a technologically superior enemy.

Gameplay and Features

The core gameplay of this pack revolves around tactical squad management and strategic decision-making. While the base game features turn-based combat and resource management, this pack enhances the player's ability to personalize their fighting force. Key features include:

Bonus Outfits and Headgear: Customize the appearance of your resistance fighters.
Custom Armor and Face Camo: Further personalize your squad's visual identity.
Instant Unlock: Immediately gain access to a survivor from the old war as a new recruit in your barracks.

What does the Resistance Warrior Pack add to the base game?

This pack adds cosmetic enhancements and an immediate character unlock to the base XCOM 2 experience. Players can customize their soldiers with bonus outfits, headgear, armor patterns, and face camouflage. A notable feature is the instant unlock of a veteran survivor from the original XCOM conflict, ready for deployment.

Core Mechanics

The core mechanics focus on personalization and immediate reinforcement. Players manage their squad's appearance through various customization options and gain an experienced soldier from the start, enhancing their tactical capabilities early in the game.