XCOM 2, the turn-based tactical video game, will have three mods, which gamers can play from day one.
Firafix Games developed the game; however, it has partnered with Long War Studios for the creation of three new mods for XCOM 2.
The first mod is the Submachine Gun series, which adds one SMG to each of the three weapon levels - beam, magnetic and conventional.
"SMGs offer bonus mobility, concealment and close-range accuracy when compared to the Assault Rifle, but at a penalty to damage output and long-range accuracy," says XCOM 2.
Gamers will also be able to access another mod that brings in an alien unit called Muton Centurion, which is tougher compared to the base version of the same creature. It also has the capability of granting bonuses to other aliens.
One could easily identify the Muton Centurion by checking out if it has a special face mask and a red armor.
Lastly, Firafix and Long War Studios will introduce a Leader mod to XCOM 2, which has a Leader path for all XCOM soldiers.
"Leaders, which may be unlocked via an upgrade to the Guerilla Tactics School, draw from a pool of ten new abilities. Each Leader may learn up to five of these skills. Only one Leader may be taken on a mission at a time," says XCOM 2.
Gamers will be able to download all three new mods for free on Friday, when the game becomes officially available for Windows, OS X and Linux.
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, which was initially released for Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox and PC in October 2012. Gamers get to play as the commander of a military organization that turned as a resistance force opposing aliens on the planet. The popularity of the game has resulted in the development of the sequel.
Gamers looking to secure a copy of the game can preorder from Steam at a price tag of $59.99. There is also downloadable content for XCOM 2 from Steam for $19.99. The DLC includes a Reinforcement Pack that grants access to three downloadable content packs called Anarchy's Children, Alien Hunters and Shen's Last Gift.
Steam is also offering "Pre-Purchase XCOM 2: Digital Deluxe," which includes the full base game, XCOM 2 Reinforcement Pack and the digital soundtrack. The price of the pack is $74.99.
Check out the official video trailer of XCOM 2.