2K Games and Firaxis have jointly announced that XCOM: Enemy Unknown will receive two pieces of single player add on content. The DLC will be available to purchase on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. In addition to these two add-on content packs, the Elite Soldier Pack, which was free to those who pre-ordered XCOM: Enemy Unknown or purchased the game at launch, is now available for purchase.
The Slingshot Content Pack, is the first of two downloadable content packs for XCOM: Enemy Unknown. The Slingshot Content Pack will add a new set of linked Council missions. In the missions, gamers will be introduced to the enigmatic Triad operative, divert an alien’s ship, and battle with hoardes of aliens in the skies over China. The Slingshot Content Pack also includes three new maps tied to the Council missions, a new playable squad character with a unique story and voice and new character customisation options. 2K Games have stated that the release date and price of the Slingshot Content Pack will be announced soon.
The Elite Soldier Pack was originally free to gamers who pre-ordered XCOM: Enemy Unknown or purchased the game at launch. The DLC pack is now available to purchase for $4.99 on the PSN, 400 Microsoft Points or $4.99 on Windows PC. The Elite Soldier Pack introduces a number of tools for soldier customisation in XCOM: Enemy Unknown including:
- Classic X-COM soldier: Players will instantly receive a new recruit in their barracks inspired by the original X-COM: UFO Defense. The iconic soldier with the blonde, flattop hairstyle will return fully modernised.
- Soldier Deco packs: Players can customise their soldier with several aesthetic upgrades to armour suits, including the new Hyperion and Reaper soldier armour kits.
- Complete colour customization: A variety of colours and tints for all armour sets in the game allow players complete control to customize their squad’s look.
A free playable demo of XCOM: Enemy Unknown is available globally for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. Gamers who download the demo will play through two levels of the single player tutorial campaign. The two tutorial missions will also introduce gamers to the XCOM base, where soldier training and researching alien technology takes place. The demo offers a chance to experience the tactical and strategic layers of XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a sequel to 1993’s original XCOM, which is regarded as one of the best PC games od all time. XCOM: Enemy Unknown expands on its predecessor with an entirely new story, enemies and technologies to fight hostile aliens and defend Earth. In the game, players will oversee combat strategies and military tactics as well as base management and resource allocation whilst playing as the commander of a secret global military organisation XCOM. XCOM: Enemy Unknown allows gamers to control the fate of humanity by defending against a terrifying global alien invasion.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is available now for Windows PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.
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