Last week we learned that a new game from the XCOM series was to be released very soon. The day has arrived, and XCOM: Chimera Squad is available today on PC via Steam. As a reminder, XCOM: Chimera Squad takes place five years after the events of XCOM 2. After the alien masters have left Earth by abandoning their soldiers, men and aliens must try to cohabit in peace, and it is up to you must maintain it by leading a mixed team in tactical combat. To learn more about XCOM: Chimera Squad you can read our article on this subject.
On the occasion of the release of this new game, the previous episode of the series can be played for free. From now until April 30, a free XCOM 2 trial is available on Steam and Xbox One. All the content of the basic game is available during this offer. This is the perfect opportunity for those who would be tempted by the new opus to be able to discover the history of the game.
XCOM 2 is a direct sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown. It offers a story that takes place 20 years later and in which humanity has lost the battle against the aliens. XCOM the organization that fought in the first episode has been disbanded, but a group of resistance fighters of which you are the commander continues to fight the invaders. The game is divided into two main phases, one of management, where you organize your troops and upcoming operations. For this, you have an HQ, the Avenger, a ship stolen from the hands of aliens. The other major aspect of the gameplay is its turn-based combats, of course. These take the form of missions that take place all over the world in which you will have to decide the movements and attacks of your troops, who are formed by different types of soldiers, each of them specialized in a different area.
If you want to enjoy XCOM 2 for free, you can now go to Steam or Xbox Live. And if you want to continue playing it after the free trial ends, do not hesitate to visit our comparator.
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