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XCOM 2 Will Have A $20 Season Pass, Deluxe Edition, And Pre-Order Bonuses
We just published our first hands-on impressions of Firaxis’ XCOM 2. In addition to all the information about how the game has changed since Enemy Unknown, we have some additional information about post-launch and pre-order bonus content.
XCOM 2, which is arriving only on PC, will be sold in standard and deluxe versions. The standard version is listed for $59.99 on Steam. The deluxe edition ups that price to $74.99, but includes three post-launch content drops.
If you decide to get the Reinforcement Pack later, it’ll cost you $19.99. This makes the deluxe edition a $5 savings if you take the chance the content will be good.
2K is also sharing what’s included. In spring 2016, you’ll get Anarchy’s Children. This features additional customizations for your soldiers.
Summer 2016 brings the first gameplay changes with the Alien Hunters DLC. You’ll need to track down “Ruler” aliens, but you’ll also get new soldier customizations and weapons to do so.
Finally, Shen’s Last Gift is slated for release in summer 2016, also. This adds a completely new soldier class, additional upgradeable weapons and armor, more customization features, and a new mission and map.
Those that pre-order either the standard or deluxe editions will get the Resistance Warrior Pack. This includes customization options and a “Survivor of the Old War” recruit that will show up in your barracks.
XCOM 2 is due out on February 5 for PC.
Our Take
This is a cosmetics-heavy DLC bundle, but Alien Hunters and Shen’s Last Gift sound like they might add some twists to the experience. While this doesn’t preclude something sweeping like Enemy Within’s changes to Enemy Unknown, I have to wonder if the plan is to let the modding community do the heavy lifting instead of issuing a major expansion.
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