2K Games has announced this week that their new and highly anticipated game expansion, XCOM: Enemy Within, for the hugely popular XCOM: Enemy Unknown game, will be launching on November 12th, 2013.
To whet your appetite a little more before then, 2K Games has also released a new XCOM: Enemy Within teaser trailer for you to enjoy.
New Maps and Environments
The new XCOM: Enemy Unknown game expansion, XCOM: Enemy Within, will bring with it 47 new maps that will include UFO crash maps in both urban and rural environments to test your strategic skills. These new maps are designed to provide a variety of challenges and scenarios, ensuring that players will need to adapt their tactics to succeed. The urban environments will feature dense cityscapes with plenty of cover and verticality, while the rural maps will offer open fields and scattered structures, requiring different approaches to combat.
New Units and Abilities
One of the most exciting additions in XCOM: Enemy Within is the introduction of new enemies, new abilities, and new units to help in the fight against the alien threat. Among these new units is a 5th class of soldier known as the Mech Trooper. The Mech Trooper is a powerful new unit that requires its own facility to acquire and comes with a whole new ability tree to choose from. This class is equipped with mechanized suits that provide enhanced firepower and durability, making them a formidable force on the battlefield.
The Mech Trooper’s abilities include options for both offensive and defensive strategies. For example, players can choose to equip their Mech Troopers with flamethrowers for close-quarters combat or with grenade launchers for long-range attacks. Additionally, the Mech Trooper can be upgraded with advanced armor plating and other enhancements to increase their survivability in battle.
In addition to the Mech Trooper, XCOM: Enemy Within will introduce new genetic modifications that can be applied to soldiers. These modifications will allow players to enhance their soldiers’ physical and mental capabilities, providing new tactical options. For instance, soldiers can be given enhanced reflexes to dodge enemy fire or improved vision to detect hidden enemies.
Expanded Gameplay and Strategy
XCOM: Enemy Within also promises to expand the overall gameplay experience with new mission types and objectives. Players will encounter new challenges that require them to think strategically and make tough decisions. The addition of new enemies, such as the formidable Mechtoid and the stealthy Seeker, will keep players on their toes and force them to adapt their tactics.
Furthermore, the expansion will introduce new resources and technologies that players can research and develop. These new technologies will provide additional options for customizing and upgrading soldiers, weapons, and equipment. The inclusion of Meld, a new resource that can be collected during missions, will be crucial for unlocking advanced genetic modifications and mechanized units.
For more information on the new XCOM: Enemy Within expansion, jump over to the IGN website for details.
Source: IGN
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