The game is set during a global alien invasion in an alternate version of the year 2015. : Players step into the shoes of the "Commander".
: You lead XCOM (Extraterrestrial Combat Unit), an elite, multi-national paramilitary and scientific organization. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Often referred to as the "macro" game, this mode takes place at your underground headquarters. The game is set during a global alien
The experience is divided into two distinct, deeply intertwined gameplay loops: 1. The Strategic Layer (The Geoscape) manage global panic
: Defend Earth from an advanced alien threat, manage global panic, and uncover the ultimate purpose behind the invasion. 🎮 Core Gameplay Pillars