XCOM 2 : La guerre des élus

XCOM 2 : La guerre des élus is a major expansion for XCOM 2, developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. It released on August 29, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The expansion adds extensive new content to the base game, including a powerful new enemy faction called the Chosen, new hero classes, new alien enemies, and major changes to the campaign structure.

À propos du jeu

War of the Chosen is not a small DLC pack — it is one of the most ambitious expansions in the strategy genre. It introduces three powerful nemesis enemies called the Chosen who hunt your soldiers across the entire campaign. Furthermore, three new resistance factions with their own hero classes join your fight against ADVENT, each with unique abilities and philosophies. That breadth of new systems changes how the entire base game is experienced.

The expansion also raises the stakes of every mission. Soldiers can now form bonds with each other, which creates powerful passive buffs but also makes losses more painful. Additionally, the new Ruler aliens from the Alien Hunters DLC are better integrated into this expansion’s structure. It is the definitive version of XCOM 2 for anyone serious about the game.

Caractéristiques principales

The Chosen

Three nemesis-style enemies — the Assassin, the Warlock, and the Hunter — track down and target your best soldiers throughout the campaign. Each has unique combat abilities and weaknesses. Furthermore, defeating them requires dedicated effort across multiple missions. They are the expansion’s most memorable addition.

Three New Resistance Factions

The Reapers, Skirmishers, and Templars each add a new hero unit class with completely unique mechanics. They also bring faction-specific missions, alliances, and story content. As a result, the resistance feels more complex and politically interesting. Balancing their relationships is part of the strategic layer.

Soldier Bonds

Soldiers who fight together repeatedly can form bonds that give them powerful cooperative abilities in combat. That system makes veteran squads feel special. Moreover, it also raises the emotional cost of losing a bonded soldier. The system strengthens the series’ attachment to individual units.

New Enemies and Campaign Pressure

New alien types including the Spectre and Purifier add variety and challenge to combat encounters. The campaign structure is also adjusted with a covert ops system. In addition, these changes keep experienced XCOM 2 players engaged with genuinely fresh challenges. The expansion deepens rather than repeats the base game’s content.

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Jeu similaire	Principale différence	Meilleur pour
XCOM 2	XCOM 2 is the base game. War of the Chosen is a major expansion that significantly overhauls and expands the experience.	Players who want the complete and most content-rich XCOM 2 experience.
Midnight Suns	Marvel’s Midnight Suns uses a card-based tactical system with Marvel characters. XCOM 2 WotC is a more grounded, squad-management-focused strategy game.	Players who enjoy turn-based tactics with deep squad progression.
Point Phoenix	Phoenix Point is a spiritual cousin to XCOM with more open-ended strategy. War of the Chosen stays tighter and more campaign-focused.	Players who want challenging alien-fighting turn-based strategy with campaign tension.

Détails du jeu

Développeur : Firaxis Games
Éditeur : 2K
Plateformes : PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Date de sortie : August 29, 2017
Genre : Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics
Franchise: XCOM
Type : Expansion (requires XCOM 2)

Configuration requise

The official PC requirements are well-established given the game’s age. The minimum specs reflect hardware from the mid-2010s, so the game is accessible on a wide range of PC configurations. A modern mid-range PC will run it comfortably at high settings.