Earlier this week, I told you about a new XCOM 2 enemy that was revealed by Firaxis at PAX Prime. We only had a grainy reveal video to go on, and no real information. While the details are still scarce, an updated enemy page does give some more clues about what we can expect.
According to the briefing, the Faceless will appear like civilians. Until they kill you, of course.
Commander, our scientists have discovered a new threat to XCOM: the Faceless.
The aliens’ power of genetic manipulation knows no bounds. Operatives have discovered that the Faceless transforms from a seemingly ordinary looking human into the towering monstrosity you see pictured above. In its transformed state, the Faceless stands nearly one story tall, with an exaggerated reach and strength relative to its full form.
Take care to note the long talons of the Faceless. Central advises dispatching this unit from afar, Commander.
Unfortunately, we have no intel on how to identify a Faceless unit prior to its transformation. So, beware any civilian caught on the battlefield – they could be a Faceless in disguise.
Exaggerated reach and strength? Yeah, definitely take these guys out from afar. Then again, if you think you’re saving an ordinary human, you might already be too close. That will seriously freak me out during gameplay if that poor person in need of saving suddenly turns into a vagina-faced monster with super strength and range.
XCOM 2 is looking great – I just wish it weren’t delayed into next year so that I could already book out some time to play it during the December break. Oh well, suppose it just means I’ll need to take time off early next year for all the games releasing during Q1 2016.
Last Updated: September 18, 2015
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 11:32
ONE STORY TALL?
Masehare
XCOM2, thy name is awesome
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 11:32
If the V looks that way…then I believe this statement is appropriate: “DAAI DING HET TANNE!!!”
Pariah
September 18, 2015 at 11:38
Shame boet, has it been that long that you’ve forgotten what one looks like?
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 11:38
Well since this morning, the one I refer to is still magnificent. The one in the header image, makes me scared
HairyEwok
September 18, 2015 at 11:35
The faceless transformation. Possible because of Winzip!
ElFakio
September 18, 2015 at 11:36
So shoot all civilians indiscriminately . You know just to be safe
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 11:37
I agree, scorched earth policy
Pariah
September 18, 2015 at 11:37
I actually wouldn’t mind playing XCOM 1 again in preparation for this.
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 11:37
That is what I’m currently doing
Pariah
September 18, 2015 at 11:39
Not a bad choice of leisure time indeed. I just need to get over my latest Terraria binge. Which doesn’t look to be ending any time soon. Only 70 hours played during this binge so far. My first lasted 220.
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 11:41
Yeah, I tried the long war mod, tough as blerrie nails that one, went back to standard EW, and now it is too easy!
*sigh*
Pariah
September 18, 2015 at 11:42
No Iron Man? That’s a challenge in itself.
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 11:44
Yeah, after this playthrough, I’m going to try impossible difficulty (which is like standard long war mod)
Brady miaau
September 18, 2015 at 11:47
Yeah, but getting the Dos Box to work is not as much fun.
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 11:53
I don’t think he refers to the original ones
Pariah
September 18, 2015 at 11:55
Even so – you can get the original XCOM for windows. It was a free download a little while ago actually. Hard as bloody nails that. And no Dos Box required.
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 11:58
I have those on Steam, they have NOT aged well I’m afraid
Pariah
September 18, 2015 at 12:01
But still hard as nails and still fun if you ignore the graphics and UX side of things.
Brady miaau
September 18, 2015 at 11:58
serious. I might find that more fun.
I get bored of New Xcom, same missions, slightly different layout. I dunno, cannot play for long.
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 11:59
Try the Long War mod…
Brady miaau
September 18, 2015 at 12:00
Hell no……
I read about that.
I have Xcom on 360 and Steam, with the Expansion on Steam. Is a bit samey in places, creep forward, look, move, creep forward, look, move.
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 12:02
If you try that crap in Long War, you are going to have a baaaaaaad time.
Shit dude, that game is tough. Normal missions, I’ve got that down like a badass. Terror missions and interceptions? Hell no. SOOOO FRUSTRATING!
Brady miaau
September 18, 2015 at 12:06
Yes, and I struggle with that level of frustration in my precious alone, me time. I need that time to unwind me from the day.
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 12:22
Hence why I stopped playing the Long War, but now the vanilla game is too easy :/
Brady miaau
September 18, 2015 at 12:10
BUT, then how do you go about finding the aliens in Long War, on the battlefield? The game only seems to trigger them when you get close-ish, so you must move forward, while keeping the sniper(s) in sight of you. Or am I missing something?
HairyEwok
September 18, 2015 at 11:39
The faceless will be easy to identify. Just look for a human with this face. (refresh)
Pariah
September 18, 2015 at 11:40
Hey, no selfies allowed!
HairyEwok
September 18, 2015 at 11:41
What’s worse is that isn’t even my final form.
Pariah
September 18, 2015 at 11:41
Your comment is over 9000 mate. XD
40 Insane Frogs
September 18, 2015 at 13:33
lol, is that from Dr Who?
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 18, 2015 at 11:40
Civilians have faces, therefore civilians can’t be faceless. GAM IS STUPED AND MAK NO SENSE.
HvR
September 18, 2015 at 12:18
Well Trevor you’ve always been faceless ….. and you Alien in your name…..
* Runs and hides.
Grand Admiral Chief
September 18, 2015 at 12:22
“and you Alien in your name”
YOU CANNOT RUN AND HIDE FROM BAD ENGRISH!
HvR
September 18, 2015 at 13:11
Pfft verbs for whom
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 18, 2015 at 12:24
My secret has been uncovered!
RinceThis
September 18, 2015 at 13:01
Oh plzz. We all knew it. We were just humoring you!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 18, 2015 at 13:04
You’re not even a real boy!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 18, 2015 at 13:04
You’re not even a real boy!
RinceThis
September 18, 2015 at 13:19
No, I am more than that!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 18, 2015 at 13:29
…
RinceThis
September 18, 2015 at 14:12
It falls!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 18, 2015 at 14:22
I wish you’d fall! atishoo atishoo
RinceThis
September 18, 2015 at 14:42
I’ll fall my foot on your face! 0_O
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 18, 2015 at 14:58
RinceThis
September 18, 2015 at 15:09
Ha! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh9HY7V5p9c
RinceThis
September 18, 2015 at 13:00
YETH!
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 18, 2015 at 13:25
Well. They could be faceless. Like if their face had been surgically removed. And replaced with… cloth?
I mean technically they’d be faceless then.
Not so much fun at your folks dinner parties though…
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 18, 2015 at 13:27
What do you mean “your folks”?!
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 18, 2015 at 13:36
Your folks = your parents
So imagine the friendly neighbour coming around for some tea. And at the table she turns to you and OH MY SEA TURTLE! WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR FACE?! WHY IS THERE BLOODIED FORMLESS CLOTH WHERE EXPRESSION SHOULD BE?
I imagine the rest of the evening is just a LITTLE awkward.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 18, 2015 at 13:43
MY PARENTS ARE DEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAD!
40 Insane Frogs
September 18, 2015 at 13:32
Time to nuke planet Earth from orbit… 😀 The aliens have infiltrated our base. The war is lost.
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