XCOM 2

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7.5/10

XCOM 2

Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 88%
Released
February 5, 2016
ESRB
T For Teen due to Blood, Use of Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s)
Firaxis Games
Publisher(s)
2K Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 3
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Xcom

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

ESRB
T For Teen due to Blood, Use of Tobacco, Violence

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