XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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1. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics.

2. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth.


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XCOM: Enemy Unknown System Requirements and Specifications

Windows PC Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS:Windows Vista
  • Processor:2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory:2 GB RAM
  • Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater
  • DirectX®:9.0
  • Hard Drive:20 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX Compatible
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4.

Recommended:
  • OS:Windows 7
  • Processor:2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz)
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater
  • DirectX®:9.0
  • Hard Drive:20 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX Compatible
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4.

Macintosh Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: 10.8.5 (Mountain Lion)
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 20 GB
  • Video Memory: 256 MB
  • Video Card: AMD HD4000 / NVIDIA 9000 Series (See NOTICE for details)
  • Additional: Broadband Internet Connection.
  • NOTICE:The following graphics cards are not supported: ATI X1xxx series, ATI HD2xxx series, Intel GMA series, NVIDIA 7xxx series, NVIDIA 8xxx series. The following cards require you to have 8GB of system RAM: NVIDIA 320M, NVIDIA 9400 and Intel HD3000.

Recommended:
  • OS: 10.9.1 (Mavericks)
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 20 GB
  • Video Memory: 1GB
  • Additional: Broadband Internet Connection.
  • NOTICE:The following graphics cards are not supported: ATI X1xxx series, ATI HD2xxx series, Intel GMA series, NVIDIA 7xxx series, NVIDIA 8xxx series. The following cards require you to have 8GB of system RAM: NVIDIA 320M, NVIDIA 9400 and Intel HD3000.

Linux Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 (64 bit required)
  • Processor: 2GHz
  • Memory: 4GB Memory
  • Graphics: 512MB*
  • Hard Drive:16GB HD space
  • Other Requirements: Nvidia 600 series+, AMD 6000 series+, Intel Iris Pro.
  • IMPORTANT: Requires 64bit OS to play.

Recommended:
  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 (64 bit required)
  • Processor: 3 GHz
  • Memory: 8GB Memory
  • Graphics: 1GB*
  • Hard Drive: 16GB HD space
  • Other Requirements: Nvidia 700 series+, AMD 6000 series+
  • IMPORTANT: Requires 64bit OS to play.

Can my PC Run XCOM? How to check your PC Specifications

Find specs for all Windows versions:


    Windows 10 specs:
  • Step 1. Open Windows Explorer, locate "This PC".
  • Step 2. Right-click "This PC" icon and select the "Properties" option.

    • Windows 8 specs:
  • Processor, memory and operating system: Click the Windows Start Button » Settings Tile » PC and Devices » PC Info.
    • OR
  • Step 1. Click the Windows Start Button > search for “System” in the search bar.
  • Step 2. From the drop-down results, select and click the "System" result.
  • How to see the Graphics Card: Click the Windows Start Button » Settings Tile » Control Panel (bottom left) > Devices and Printers > Device Manager » Display Adapters. That's it.

    • Windows 7 specs:
  • Step 1. Right-click the “Computer” icon to open the menu » Select the "Properties" option.
  • This last instruction also works for Windows Vista and XP.

Recommendations: It is recommended you have double the RAM recommended by the above and Game makers above. The ROM should also be less than 5% of the Available Space on your computer or a maximum 15%.


Troubleshooting: What to do if you run into problems

If you ever run into problems playing the game or getting it to work for your PC or computer, here are some steps you can take:

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About the game

XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics.

The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth.

You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.

Key Features

  • Strategy Evolved: XCOM: Enemy Unknown couples tactical turn-based gameplay with incredible action sequences and on-the-ground combat.

  • Strategic Base: Recruit, customize and grow unique soldiers and manage your personnel. Detect and intercept the alien threat as you build and expand your XCOM headquarters.

  • Tactical Combat: Direct soldier squads in turn-based ground battles and deploy air units such as the Interceptor and Skyranger.

  • Worldwide Threat: Combat spans the globe as the XCOM team engages in over 70 unique missions, interacting and negotiating with governments around the world.

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