Firaxis had a panel during PAX Prime where they talked about XCOM 2 and Civilization: Beyond Earth – Rising Tide. There were a bunch of details given, and those who sat through the whole panel were rewarded with a reveal of a new enemy that looks pretty badass.
During the panel (thanks PC Gamer) you can watch a whole discussion about the various aspects of the game. You can watch the full thing below:
We learn that Mutons are even bigger than they looked when we first saw them in July, and the fan-favorite Chryssalid has been buffed with the ability to burrow underground and spring out, much like a land mine… that happens to turn people into zombies. But it’s the reveal of the Faceless that will probably get people particularly excited, even though we know basically nothing about them. They sort of remind me of the silence from Doctor Who, but I don’t remember anything else worth telling you*. If you just want to see that bit, you can skip ahead to the 36:35 mark.
XCOM 2 really is looking incredible, with all kinds of new elements that make it worth playing. From new squad customization to these new enemy types, I’m seriously impressed with what they’re doing for this installment in the franchise. Of course it meant that the release was delayed into next year, but we don’t mind delays when it means the games are awesome, right?
*Apologies for this ridiculous pandering to the Doctor Who fans among you.
Last Updated: September 15, 2015
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 15, 2015 at 14:48
The silence is my favourite part of Doctor Who. The silence before and after each episode that is.
Brady miaau
September 15, 2015 at 14:54
Hmm, I dunno a lot of the time it is just sort of mindless fun, that we somehow find entertaining. Although we do (really, we do this) ask each other why. But we do
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 15, 2015 at 14:56
Oh I know, I just like poking the Doctor Who fans. 😀
RinceThis
September 15, 2015 at 15:35
Does Darryn know this?
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 15, 2015 at 15:48
So you live in a vacuum and only exist for Dr. Who is what you’re saying? Must be a really big fan then.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 15, 2015 at 16:07
Well after watching an episode I’m exhausted! #FanPunFTW!
Brady miaau
September 15, 2015 at 14:53
I thought the new enemy would be time, given the project delays.
Or consoles, sounds like a great enemy to have.
Lardus-For the Emperor!
September 15, 2015 at 14:53
Hope they use the extra time well and deliver a polished game! Last few games I bought really needed 2 months extra on them. Civ and GalCiv both got much better performance and stability wise after a couple of months.
Brady miaau
September 15, 2015 at 14:55
Rome Total war 2, another PC only game, that.
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 15, 2015 at 15:47
Different publishers/developing studios?
Brady miaau
September 15, 2015 at 15:59
well, and super slow per turn on release, with each patch making it play faster, i.e. better, cause patience is not a virtue I have
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 15, 2015 at 15:47
That’s pretty much all games these days. On every platform.
HvR
September 15, 2015 at 14:56
http://rack.0.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDEzLzA3LzA1LzlkL0luZ2xvcmlvdXNCLjc0YzUwLmdpZgpwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4OTYwMD4/039871a5/d3c/Inglorious-Bastards.gif
RinceThat
September 15, 2015 at 15:03
Ill swap Bloodborne for XCOM anyday.
RinceThis
September 15, 2015 at 15:35
Man I want this game. I am sure it’ll come to the consoles, as a bloody, ported mess.
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 15, 2015 at 15:45
Who?