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Civilization VI is free to play for 2 days
Civilization VI games’ Free to Play for the next 2 days on Linux, Mac and Windows. Since Firaxis are announcing the newest expansion, Gathering Storm. They are also offering the game to everyone for Free. Along with a massive discount on the base game.
Civilization VI Fall Update makes a native debut
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI latest, the Fall update finally make a debut on Linux and Mac. Originally this update released October 19t, 2017 for Windows.
So this update includes a number of balance tweaks. Including civ-specific adjustments, AI tuning and bug fixes. There is also the new premium DLC, the Khmer and Indonesia Civilization and Scenario Pack available now.
Civilization VI: Rise and Fall a first look
Civilization VI: Rise and Fall will not release in 2017. The games expansion is coming in early 2018 for Windows, Linux and Mac. That being said, we now have a first look at the games new content. Which is also going to be available on Steam and Humble Store for Windows. As well as Linux and Mac.
Master strategist. Respected diplomat. Honored student. Chandragupta Maurya of India was all of those things and became legend amongst his people because of it. In his time, he toppled a corrupt empire. Succeeding in pushing the boundaries of his kingdom. Working to better the lives of his subjects. Then he voluntarily walked away from it all.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen is available on Linux
Feral Interactive just announced the release of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. Hence the long awaited expansion pack for the award-winning 2016 strategy game XCOM 2. Which is out now ahead of the expected release date for Linux and Mac, right beside Windows. Since we all know the games developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Also available for Windows and and consoles. XCOM 2: War of the Chosen adds a massive amount of content to XCOM 2. Which continues to hold steady with an 86% positive review rating on Steam.
So War of the Chosen brings thrilling new material to the fight against ADVENT. The human enforcers of the alien regime occupying Earth. So when additional resistance factions emerge to eliminate the invaders. A sinister new enemy, the “Chosen”, arises. They have one goal: to recapture the Commander of XCOM. Therefore this expansion includes new Hero classes to counter the “Chosen”. Along with new enemies, missions, even more challenging environments. All while increasing depth in strategic gameplay.
“War of the Chosen adds exciting strategic depth to XCOM 2’s already thrilling campaign,” said David Stephen, Managing Director of Feral Interactive. “In a world where humanity’s last line of resistance is on the run, the arrival of The Chosen pushes XCOM’s technology, tactics and daring to the edge…”
Features for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen include:
- New Factions & Hero Classes: Three additional factions – the Reapers, Skirmishers and Templars – each with its own Hero class;
- The Chosen: A deadly new enemy force that will kidnap, interrogate and kill XCOM’s soldiers. They can even invade the strategy layer and ravage XCOM’s global operations;
- New Alien and Advent Threats: Adopt new tactics to counter a deadly new alien known as the Spectre, the explosive attacks of the ADVENT Purifier, and the psionically charged ADVENT Priest;
- New Environments and Mission Objectives: Players can engage in wide-ranging tactical missions, from abandoned cities devastated by alien bioweapons during the original invasion, to underground tunnels and xenoformed wilderness regions;
- Enhanced Strategy Layer: Manage relations with factions while countering enemy operations from the Avenger;
- Greater Customization & Replayability: Soldiers cultivate bonds with compatible teammates for new abilities and perks, while the SITREP system dynamically adds new modifiers to the tactical layer to make sure every missions provides a unique challenge;
- Challenge Mode: New regular community challenges that rank players on a global leaderboard.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen is now available on Linux and Mac via Steam and Humble Store. The games expansion is priced at $39.99 USD. Yet much closer to the Windows release than expect. Kudos Feral Interactive.
System Requirements:
- OS: Ubuntu 17.04 64-bit or Steam OS 2.121
- Processor: Intel i3-3225 3.3ghz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA 650 (1GB), AMD R9 270 (2GB) or better
- Storage: 78 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release. Nvidia requires 381.22 or newer drivers. AMD requires Mesa 17.1.2 (tested)
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – the Linux release
2K and Firaxis Games just released XCOM 2: War of the Chosen on Windows. Yet the expansion pack to the 2016 award-winning strategy title is coming to Linux and Mac. Hence the recent Twitter post from Feral Interactive:
“Greetings, Commander. We have new intel to report. #Xcom2: War of the Chosen will be released for macOS and Linux this September!”
Since XCOM 2: War of the Chosen does not have an official release date for Linux and Mac. Therefore we’ll have to be patient, apparently. And I’ve seen a few Twitch streams of the game thus far. This indeed a significant expansion indeed.
So XCOM 2: War of the Chosen greatly expands upon the XCOM 2 campaign. Since the ADVENT, in its bid to recapture the Commander. Having now deployed a deadly new enemy force called the “Chosen.” To aid XCOM in its fight to liberate Earth. So players will have access to three new resistance factions. Each with their own Hero class. The expansion also includes other new enemies, missions, environments and increased depth of strategic gameplay.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – Launch Trailer:
Features for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen include:
- New Factions & Hero Classes: Three additional factions – the Reapers, Skirmishers and Templars – each with its own Hero class;
- The Chosen: A deadly new enemy force that will kidnap, interrogate and kill XCOM’s soldiers. They can even invade the strategy layer and ravage XCOM’s global operations;
- New Alien and Advent Threats: Adopt new tactics to counter a deadly new alien known as the Spectre, the explosive attacks of the ADVENT Purifier, and the psionically charged ADVENT Priest;
- New Environments and Mission Objectives: Players can engage in wide-ranging tactical missions, from abandoned cities devastated by alien bioweapons during the original invasion, to underground tunnels and xenoformed wilderness regions;
- Enhanced Strategy Layer: Manage relations with factions while countering enemy operations from the Avenger;
- Greater Customization & Replayability: Soldiers cultivate bonds with compatible teammates for new abilities and perks, while the SITREP system dynamically adds new modifiers to the tactical layer to make sure every missions provides a unique challenge;
- Challenge Mode: New regular community challenges that rank players on a global leaderboard.
War of the Chosen include: will release on Linux and Mac thanks to Feral Interactive. So the release put the developer on the spot, hence the release window. Even though this is not the games definitive date, we will have support. Eager gamers can play on Windows (LMAO) via Steam and Humble Store. Yet those who do not own XCOM 2, check out the games 60% discount on Steam for Linux, Mac and Windows as well.
For more information on the Mac and Linux version. Please visit find Feral Interactive on Twitter and Facebook or subscribe to XCOM on YouTube.
