XCOM 2: War Of The Chosen
Originally developed byFiraxis Games
Developed for Mac by Feral Interactive Limited
Published for Mac by Feral Interactive Limited
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
This document is intended to help you answer any questions that you may have about XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
Does XCOM 2: War of the Chosen support achievements?
Yes, achievements are supported by XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.
If you are signed in to Steam, your achievements will be visible to you in-game and also to other players through the Steam application.
How do I use mods in the Steam version of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen for Mac?
There are two ways to install mods: you can either subscribe to mods via the Steam Workshop (this installs the mods automatically), or you can download mods from other sources and install them manually.
Once you have installed a mod, you can enable it by using the Mod Manager. To access the Mod Manager, select the Mod Manager tab on the pre-game Options window (this is the window that appears when you launch the game).
You'll find full instructions on using mods below.
Mod stability and compatibility
The vast majority of mods are made by amateur developers: many mods have not been thoroughly tested, and some may cause crashes or other stability issues.
Many mods are incompatible with each other. Enabling incompatible mods may cause the game to crash. If you plan to enable multiple mods at once, we recommend checking the mods' documentation for information about their compatibility with other mods.
Saved games and mods
It is possible to add mods to a saved game: you can enable mods and load a saved game made before those mods were enabled. However, we recommend enabling any mods you want to use before starting a new game, rather than adding them to an existing game.
It is not possible to remove mods from a saved game: if you save a game while using one or more mods, you must always have those mods enabled while playing that saved game. If you disable any of those mods, you will be unable to load the saved game.
Installing mods via the Steam Workshop
The easiest way to install mods is to subscribe to them via the Steam Workshop. Subscribing to a mod installs it automatically.
To subscribe to a mod:
Open the Steam application.
Select Library.
In the list of games on the left-hand side of the window, highlight XCOM 2.
In the list of links on the right-hand side of the window, select Community Hub.
Select the Workshop tab.
Use the Browse tab in the workshop to search for mods. To subscribe to a mod, click on the Subscribe button (“+” icon) on the mod.
The next time you launch the game, any mods to which you have subscribed will appear in the Mod Manager on the pre-game Options window.To unsubscribe from a mod:
You can also unsubscribe from mods via the Steam Workshop. To do so:
From the Workshop tab, place your mouse pointer over the Browse tab, then select Subscribed Items from the drop-down menu.
A list of the mods to which you are subscribed will appear. Click on the Unsubscribe button next to a mod to unsubscribe from it.
Once you have unsubscribed from a mod, it will no longer appear in the Mod Manager.Installing mods that you have downloaded
It's also possible to download mods from sources other than the Steam Workshop. In this case, you'll need to install the mod manually.
To install a mod manually:
Open the Steam application.
Select Library.
In the list of games on the left-hand side of the window, right-click on XCOM 2, then select Properties.
Select the Local Files tab.
Select Browse Local Files….
The “XCOM 2” folder will open. Navigate to XCOM2Data/xcomgame/mods. If the “mods” folder does not already exist, you should create it yourself.
Copy the folder of the mod you want to install into the “mods” folder.
From the “XCOM 2” folder, navigate to XCOM2Data/xcomgame/config.
Open the defaultmodoptions.ini file in a text editor.
Add a line to the bottom of the file that says:
ActiveMods='[MOD NAME]'
…where[MOD NAME]is the name of the mod file you are adding, excluding the file extension. For example, if the mod is called LW_SMGPack.XComMod, you would add the lineActiveMods='LW_SMGPack'Save the defaultmodoptions.ini file, then close it.
The next time you launch the game, the mod will appear in the Mod Manager on the pre-game Options window.To uninstall a mod that you've installed manually, you must delete its folder from the “mods” folder. You should also remove the line from the defaultmodoptions.ini file. Once you have deleted a mod, it will no longer appear in the Mod Manager.
Enabling and disabling mods
Once you have installed a mod, either by subscribing to it in the Steam Workshop or by installing it manually, you must enable it using the Mod Manager before it will appear in the game.
To enable a mod:
From the pre-game Options window, select the Mod Manager tab.
The name of the mod will appear on an icon in the Mod Manager. Click on the red Off button next to the name of the mod to switch it to On.
The next time you launch the game, the mod will be enabled.
To disable a mod:To disable a mod, open the Mod Manager and click on the green On button next to the name of the mod to switch it to Off.
Can I use XCOM 2: War of the Chosen's modding tools to create my own mods?
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen's modding tools are not compatible with the Mac or Linux versions of the game.
On Windows, XCOM 2: War of the Chosen's provided modding tools are an extension of Visual Studio, Microsoft's proprietary integrated development environment (IDE). At present, Visual Studio is only available on Windows, meaning XCOM 2: War of the Chosen's modding tools are not available on other platforms.
If you own the Steam version of the game, you can still download and use mods using the Mod Manager. See How do I use mods in the Steam version of XCOM 2 for Mac? for more details.
Can Windows, Mac and Linux users play multiplayer matches together?
Yes.
Multiplayer matches in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen on Steam are cross-platform, meaning that you can play with anyone, regardless of the operating system they are using.
How do I play a multiplayer custom match in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen on Steam?
Playing a multiplayer custom match on Steam differs depending on whether you want to host the game, or simply join it.
To host:
From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.
Select Create Custom Match.
The Create Game screen will appear, from which you can adjust the game's settings. Set the Lobby Type to either Private (only players that you invite can join the game) or Public (anyone can join the game).
Select Continue.
The Squad Loadouts screen will appear. Either select a loadout you've made previously, or create a new loadout, then select Confirm.
The Custom Match screen will appear. To invite a friend to the game, select Invite Friend. Otherwise, proceed to step 8.
The Choose Friends to Invite dialog will appear. Click the Invite button next to the name of the friend you wish to invite, then select Return to Game.
When you're ready to start the game, select Ready.
Once another player has joined the game and is ready to start, the Start button will appear. Click on the Start button to begin the match.
To join:From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.
Select Search for Custom Match.
The Search screen will appear, from which you can choose the type of match you want to search for. Set the Lobby Type to Public, then select Continue.
A list of the available games that match your criteria will appear. Double-click on the game in the list that you want to join.
The Squad Loadouts screen will appear. Either select a loadout you've made previously, or create a new loadout, then select Confirm.
The Custom Match screen will appear. When you're ready to start the game, select Ready.
The host will start the match when ready.
How do I play a multiplayer custom match in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen over a LAN?
Playing a multiplayer custom match over a LAN differs depending on whether you want to host the game, or simply join it.
To host:
From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.
Select Create Custom Match.
The Create Game screen will appear, from which you can adjust the game's settings. Set the Lobby Type to LAN.
Select Continue.
The Squad Loadouts screen will appear. Either select a loadout you've made previously, or create a new loadout, then select Confirm.
The Custom Match screen will appear. When you're ready to start the game, select Ready.
Once another player has joined the game and is ready to start, the Start button will appear. Click on the Start button to begin the match.
To join:From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.
Select Search for Custom Match.
The Search screen will appear, from which you can choose the type of match you want to search for. Set the Lobby Type to LAN, then select Continue.
A list of the available games that match your criteria will appear. Double-click on the game in the list that you want to join.
The Squad Loadouts screen will appear. Either select a loadout you've made previously, or create a new loadout, then select Confirm.
The Custom Match screen will appear. When you're ready to start the game, select Ready.
Once another player has joined the game and is ready to start, the Start button will appear. Click on the Start button to begin the match.
Can I play XCOM 2: War of the Chosen using my Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad?
Yes.
However, you must first enable the secondary click function on your mouse or trackpad. This will enable you to perform a right-click by clicking the right-hand side of your mouse or trackpad.
To do this, follow these instructions:
Open System Preferences ( Menu → System Preferences).
Select Mouse or Trackpad (depending on which you are using).
Select the Point & Click tab.
Check the Secondary Click checkbox.
Magic Mouse and Trackpad gestures interfere with the game. How do I disable them?
Finger 'gestures', which are used by Magic Mice and Trackpads to switch between windows and applications, can disrupt your game if used inadvertently.
To disable them, follow these instructions:
Open System Preferences ( Menu → System Preferences).
Click on Mouse or Trackpad (depending on which you are using).
Select the More Gestures tab.
Uncheck all the checkboxes.
How do I stop the dock, notifications and the desktop cursor from appearing while I'm playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen?
The dock or notifications may occasionally appear while you are playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, or the desktop cursor may replace the game cursor. This can disrupt a game.
You can prevent them from occurring by checking the Hide the Dock (disables notifications) checkbox in the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen pre-game Options window. To do so, follow these steps:
From the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen pre-game Options window, select the Display tab.
Check the Hide the Dock (disables notifications) checkbox.
Can I run XCOM 2: War of the Chosen in windowed mode?
Yes.
To run XCOM 2: War of the Chosen in windowed mode, follow these instructions:
From the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen pre-game Options window, select the Display tab.
Check the Run in a window checkbox.
Click the Play button. The game will start in windowed mode.
NOTE: Enabling windowed mode may decrease the game's performance.
Is XCOM 2: War of the Chosen optimized for Retina displays?
Yes.
If you have a Retina display, you will be able to take advantage of the extra pixels by running XCOM 2: War of the Chosen in native resolution. This means that the game will display one pixel for every pixel on your display.
To do this, follow these instructions:
From the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen pre-game Options window, select the Display tab.
Select the largest resolution from the Resolution drop-down menu to play the game in native Retina resolution.
Click the Play button. The game will start in native Retina resolution.
NOTE: In many cases, increasing your game's resolution will impact upon its performance. For tips on improving performance, read the Performance Tips point in the ReadMe.
Why does music in iTunes pause when I start playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen?
By default, music playing in iTunes will be paused when you start playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.
To turn this feature off, follow the steps below:
Double-click on the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen application icon. The pre-game Options window will appear.
Select the Extras tab.
Uncheck the Pause iTunes while playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen checkbox.
Select the Play button to start playing.
To turn this feature back on at a later date, simply check the Pause iTunes while playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen checkbox and then select the Play button.
Where are my saved games stored?
Your saved games are stored in your game's preferences folder.
To open this folder, click the Open Preferences Folder button in the Support tab of the pre-game Options window.
You can also navigate to the preferences folder manually. It is stored in the Feral Interactive folder in your computer's ~/Library/Application Support folder (where the '~' symbol refers to your home directory).
By default, the Library folder is hidden from your Finder. To open it, follow these instructions:
Open the Finder.
Open the Go menu from the main toolbar.
Hold down the Alt (⌥) key. The Library option will appear.
Click on the Library option. The Library folder will open in your Finder.
How do I take screenshots in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen?
To take screenshots while playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen you should use the following key command:
Command (⌘) + Shift (⇧) + P
When you press all three keys at once, a single image of the on-screen contents will be saved in the Feral Interactive folder in your computer's ~/Pictures folder (the '~' symbol refers to your home directory).
The JPEG image contains metadata in a string in the following format.
GameName/Version Number (OS Version; CPU Speed; Installed RAM; Video RAM; Current Graphics Card)For example in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen the string might look a little like this:
XCOM 2 WotC/1.0 (macOS 10.13.4; 3.0; 8.0; 4.0; AMD Radeon R9 M395X)This information can be easily removed by exporting the screenshot into a different format using Preview or another image editing tool.
NOTE: None of the metadata stored can be used to identify the user.
Can I play this game on a case-sensitive file system?
No. XCOM 2: War of the Chosen has been tested with the basic formatting option for Mac OS X, which is HFS+. This system is not case-sensitive and identifies files by name without checking capitalization.
The capitalization of filenames is not consistent throughout the game. While this will not always prevent the game from running on case-sensitive file systems, it may lead to crashes and other unpredictable behaviour.
If you have to run a case-sensitive setup and you experience problems with XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, please install the game on a standard formatted partition or read/write disk image. In most cases this will allow you to play the game on your machine.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen runs slowly on my computer. Is there anything I can do to increase the speed?
There are several factors which have an impact on the speed at which XCOM 2: War of the Chosen runs. Please see the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Performance Tips section in the ReadMe for ways to increase the speed at which the game runs on your computer.
How do I get technical support for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen?
Please read the technical support information in the ReadMe; this tells you what to check and if necessary, how to contact Feral Technical Support with your issue.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen is a turn-based tactical shooter game. It pits you and your resistance fighters in XCOM against alien invaders who have conquered the world and their forces, Advent and The Chosen. Your goal? Free the world from enslavement! The game begins with an optional tutorial that teaches you the basic game play and gets you involved in the XCOM story line.
Xcom 2: War Of The Chosen Console Commands
XCOM® 2: War of the Chosen adds extensive new content in the fight against ADVENT when additional resistance factions form in order to eliminate the alien threat on Earth. In response, a new enemy, known as the “Chosen,” emerges with one goal: recapture the Commander. This expansion includes new Hero classes to counter the “Chosen”, new enemies, missions, environments and increased. War of the Chosen is a massive expansion, but it’s not quite a whole new game. Rather, it goes over XCOM 2 with a fine-toothed comb, hunting for mite-sized specks of story to blow up so big that.
XCOM 2 War Of The Chosen is definitely worth getting. It has almost non-stop, intense action during combat, and as characters and soldiers progress during the game you develop an attachment to them. There is actually a sense of loss when one of your favorites dies. This is a very immersive game with a lot of replayability.
Xcom 2 WOTC’s main attractions, at least for me, are the myriad of cut scenes it has during game play and the way it gets you involved with the game personalities in the game. The suspense that builds during the turn-based combat is an unexpected plus, sometimes I can hardly wait for the turn to progress so I can see what happens, especially if one of my favorite soldiers has his or her life on the line!
Bradford is my favorite character in the XCom series. From providing steady guidance to his troops to complaining about those d**n Advent burgers, he’s a top of the line commander. XCOM would be lost without him.
The user interface for moving and giving orders to troops is absurdly simple. To move, click on the soldier, select the tile you want to move to, then right click.
Firing with this user interface is pretty simple too. Just select your target using the head icons at the bottom of the targeting screen and fire.
The UI for the Avenger is where you do the stuff you need to do to recruit, train, heal, outfit, and then send your units on missions. This user interface is just point and click also. All-in-all, a simple and easy user interface, no keyboard shortcuts to memorize (I stink at memorizing), although they are there if you want them.
The artwork and soundtrack are both superb, Bradford is rendered in intricate detail and appears almost lifelike on the screen. Voice and tone match the character perfectly.
Yes, this game is fun! I’ve never played a game any better at getting you attached to your soldiers than XCOM 2. Part of it is the customization you’re allowed to do, and part of it is the “bonding” you go through when trying to help them survive a mission. When one of them is lost there is a sense of real loss on my part as well.
Soldiers can be customized right down to the type of tattoo they have on their right arm to the eye color to the type of face they have and more. If only I could change him into a leftie like me…
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Between missions you’ll be spending a lot of time on the Avenger. The research lab is where you upgrade weapons and soldiers so you can take the fight to Advent. Dr Richard Tygan is the chief science officer and leads the research for XCOM.
Tygan will prioritize research projects for you although the final decision of what to research is up to you. You can also review past projects here as well.
You also have the Armory and this is where you’ll promote soldiers, customize them, and change their loadout. As soldiers move up in rank they can unlock abilities unique to their class. Ranks range from Squadie to Colonel.
The Bridge is where you’ll go to scan for intel and supplies, and to make contact with resistance cells. Making contact with resistance cells costs intel, so if you don’t have enough you won’t be able to undertake the mission. Contacting them is worthwhile though since it provides more income. Progress on the Avatar project is also monitored here. If the tick marks fill up you only have 30 days to take action to reduce it, like destroying an alien facility, to set it back.
Engineering is led by Lily Chen, she’s the one who got the Avenger up and running again. She will build the stuff you need to stay up to par with Advent’s weapon advances.
Sometimes missions don’t go as well as you’d like, and that’s where recruitment and the infirmary come in handy. By building an infirmary you will cut a soldier’s healing time by 50%.
There are three Chosen to fight, the Assassin, Warlock, and Hunter. Kon-Mon Neylor, Shadowmaiden, is the assassin of the trio and typically she is the first one encountered. Like a true Shadowmaiden she likes to strike from out of nowhere, quickly and unexpectedly. She prefers personal combat over a support role and will not hesitate to take your best soldiers on in one-on-one fight to the death.
The Assassin excels at hand-to-hand combat and one of her best abilities is “Parting Silk,” which stuns soldiers so they can be easily captured. When she uses this ability she never misses her target. She also has the ability to conceal herself, one of the best ways to break that concealment is to toss grenades in her direction.
The Hunter, on the other hand, does not like close quarters combat and prefers sniping from a long range, although he is not entirely helpless at close range thanks to his Darkclaw pistol. The Hunter has the Tracking Shot ability which allows him to mark a soldier as a target if on one is within range, and unless a soldier is obscured, he can see any soldier on the battlefield no matter how far away with his Farsight ability.
When dealing with the Hunter the best tactic is to try to engage him at close range with several soldiers. He has the ability to daze soldiers and either capture them or extract information from them, so having someone around to help out a fallen comrade is a very good idea.
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The Warlock is the psionic specialist of the three Chosen. Some of his more interesting abilities are the ability to summon Spectral Zombies and Armies. If zombies are summoned by the Warlock and if they are not killed as soon as they appear, they can become deadly explosives, ready to explode close to a soldier when they finally are killed. If Spectral Armies appear they will be made up of Stun Lancers and will do the fighting for the Warlock while he goes into stasis, which makes him impervious to any damage until the Spectral Army is destroyed.
Each Chosen will harass you as you scan for intel and supplies, and will drop in on a mission from time-to-time and try to capture or kill your soldiers. Very formidable enemies but not invulnerable.
You’ll also have additional help from the resistance factions of the Templars, Reapers, and Skirmishers. Each class of soldier has unique abilities to help offset the skills of the Chosen, leading to their eventual defeat (hopefully).
The Skirmishers are former Advent soldiers with the psionic chip that links them to the Advent psionic network removed. They now want to be completely free of the alien’s influence and are lead by Betos. There weapons of choice are the KAL-7 Bullpup and Ripjack. The KAL-7 Bullpup is a rifle that gives the Skirmisher the ability to fire his weapon twice in one round instead of once. The Ripjack is a backup weapon designed to be used as part of close-quarters combat.
The Skirmisher can focus on one of three potential ability paths, Hussar, Judge, and Tactician. The Hussar path provides more free actions for the Skirmishers, the Judge path will make them more efficient at hand-to-hand combat, and the Tactician path develops combat bonuses that can be used during their turn.
The Reapers specialize in stealth and deception to overcome their enemies. They are especially effective in nighttime combat thanks to their night vision masks. Their preferred weapons are Claymore mines and Vektor Rifles. Thanks to their shadow mode they also gain a 50% increase in movement when using it. If they attack in shadow mode they are not automatically revealed but still risk it, with the chances increasing each time they take a shot.
They have three ability paths to select from, Stealth, Saboteur, and Marksman. Improving stealth abilities will make the reaper a better scout, the saboteur path will make the Claymore mine more powerful and useful, and the Marksman path will make a Reaper more deadly with a rifle attack.
The Templars are the third specialized resistance faction introduced into the game to help combat the Chosen. Similar to the Warlock in the Chosen, they specialize in psionic attacks. They are excellent fighters, dedicated to the eradication of the Chosen and the aliens occupying Earth.
The Templars have three ability paths to choose from as well, Psi Blade, Sage, and Dynamo. Psi Blade will make a Templar stronger in melee combat. Sage will enable them to support the rest of the squad more efficiently and Dynamo will enable them to attack enemies better through the use of Focus.
Replay value is great for this game, although the linearity of the missions is a little limiting sometimes. There is a lot of variety in the way you can tackle missions and customize soldiers, which does make each game different. XCOM2 WOTC also has a Challenge Mode and Legacy Hub. The Legacy Hub is a series of missions that tells the story of what happened during the twenty years XCOM was overrun and the present, a very nice game addition. All these added together give the game good replayability.
Xcom 2 War Of The Chosen Review
This game has a lot of suspense, excitement and great mission variety. I’m also a big fan of cut scenes, they make the game come alive for me. This game is full of them, so if that isn’t your thing you might want to give this game a second thought. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this game, the amount of suspense that it creates and enjoyment that it provides is more than enough of a reason to make it worth the price tag, and remember, you can always catch it on sale since it’s a three-year old game.
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