XCOM 2
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Split-screen
- Not listed
- Time to beat
- About 45 hours
- Languages
- 11 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 14.04.2 64-bit or Steam OS | Ubuntu 14.04.2 64-bit or Steam OS |
| Processor | Intel i3-3225 3.3ghz | Intel i7 series |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 650 (1GB), AMD R9 270 (2GB) or better | NVIDIA 960 (2GB) |
| Storage | 45 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| macOS | macOS 10.13.6 |
| Processor | 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 or greater |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB AMD 5750, Nvidia 650M, 1.5GB Intel Iris Pro 6200 (See Notes for more details) |
| Storage | 45 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz | 3GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better |
| Storage | 45 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 45 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (Xbox One)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $2.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $2.99 −85% | $2.99 | $2.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play XCOM 2 alone?
Yes, XCOM 2 has a single-player mode.
Is XCOM 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Multiplayer, Single player.
Does XCOM 2 have split-screen?
No local split-screen mode is listed for XCOM 2.
How long is XCOM 2?
XCOM 2 takes about 45 hours at a normal pace, 24 hours if you rush, 68 hours to complete everything, based on 5 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does XCOM 2 support?
Audio: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain).
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run XCOM 2?
The minimum is Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM and 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better.
What platforms is XCOM 2 on?
Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
Where is XCOM 2 cheapest?
In United States, at $2.99 on Steam, as last checked.