War of the Chosen added a clutch feature that many players had already modded in, which is the ability to preview available targets when deciding where to move your units. Although it’s tempting to dive in and start shooting targets right away, it’s better to plan what you’re going to do with all your squad members before confirming a single action. Before making your moves, you’ll want to take stock of your squad and what they’re capable of. That includes swapping to other members of your squad for a tactical advantage. XCOM 2 is a turn-based game, so you can take as much time as you want to plan out your turns. General XCOM 2 tactics Plan your turns in advance The classic PC franchise is still in full force thanks to Firaxis’ XCOM 2 and the excellent War of the Chosen expansion, as well as the recent XCOM: Chimera Squad. Our XCOM 2 beginner’s guide will get you started on the right foot, detailing soldier classes, Avenger rooms, and general gameplay tips.
When it comes to hardcore tactics games, it doesn’t get much better than XCOM.