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XCOM 2: Alien Hunters DLC
Transform XCOM soldiers into an elite alien hunting squad and face off against new alien Rulers. Now Available.
| App ID | 433090 |
| App Type | DLC |
| Developers | Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux), Firaxis Games |
| Publishers | 2K, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) |
| Categories | Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Multi-player, Downloadable Content, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop |
| Genres | Strategy |
| Release Date | 12 May, 2016 |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Supported Languages | Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Russian, English, Korean, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish |
1 114 Total Reviews
432 Positive Reviews
682 Negative Reviews
Mixed Score
XCOM 2: Alien Hunters has garnered a total of 1 114 reviews, with 432 positive reviews and 682 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Mixed’ overall score.
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
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The negative reviews have confused me, i enjoyed the DLC i enjoyed the tougher bosses, the special gear. its a good DLC.
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Most horseshit DLC ever created.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
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It's fun if you mind your difficulty level. This DLC is like an auto increase of x3 in difficulty right out of the box.
👍 : 2 |
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Alien Hunters introduces new “Ruler” enemies, a set of specialized weapons and armor, and cosmetic armor sets. The weapons themselves pack a serious punch outside of Ruler fights, making them valuable additions to your arsenal. However, by the time you unlock the armor, it’s largely outclassed by other upgrades—except for the Icarus Armor, which remains fantastic for any mission type. While this all sounds great on paper, the DLC ultimately disrupts the game’s balance, making it feel more punishing than rewarding—especially for those who prefer a challenging, strategic experience without resorting to save-scumming.
The biggest issue is how Rulers interact with XCOM 2’s turn-based combat system. Unlike standard enemies that act on their own turn, Rulers react to almost every single move your squad makes—except, for free reloads from weapon attachments. This mechanic fundamentally breaks the game’s action economy, punishing tactical play and reducing Ruler encounters to brute force and sheer luck. And “luck” is an understatement.
For players who enjoy the hardcore challenge of Legend Ironman, this DLC is a nightmare—but not the fun kind, where you wake up sweating yet still revel in the thrill of the experience. No, this is the kind of nightmare where you’re locked in a bad engagement with no meaningful way to prepare or counter-play the situation, watching helplessly as your best soldiers get wrecked. Losing an entire campaign due to one unavoidable Ruler encounter is enough to make even the most dedicated players consider save-scumming, not for convenience, but for sanity.
Yes, Rulers are totally beatable on Legend Ironman, but at what cost? Fun? That’s the real issue here. Their ability to act multiple times per turn without solid early-game counter-play (aside from praying for low-percentage RNG rolls) turns them into unrealistic obstacles rather than engaging adversaries. Instead of integrating smoothly into the game's challenge curve, they blindside you, feeling more like a brutal difficulty mod designed by someone who enjoys throwing players headfirst through a brick wall—just so they can see the Kool-Aid Man on the other side, offering a drink they never asked for.
Yes, I recommended this DLC because I love this game and believe everyone should enjoy how miserable this DLC is to play. It's a way to experience XCOM 2 the way the devs sought for us to experience, before the moding community did a better job.
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Underrated. Adds some nice variety to missions in already good game. If people feel they are too hard cuz of the reactions they get, some good things to do against these guys is to always make sure to scout em with a stealther before engaging so you can get the drop on em with alot of overwatches. If they do a "2-turn move" like the Archon Kings Devastate, simply use Statis on it with your Psi-trooper. That will render it immune untill YOUR next turn, allowing you to move all your guys around and setup a nice kill-box for the following turn.
Also remember, any free action you can use wont trigger the reaction.
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I sure do love basically breathing and watching the single super unit just kill several people in one go
👍 : 2 |
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As most of these comments said, action economy is the killer of this DLC. These insamly dangerous monsters getting to attack so often has lead me to almost ripping my hair out.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
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Me: *Breathes*
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[h1] RULER REACTION [/h1]
Decent armour to be earned (the Icarus suit has to be the sickest one of them all!), trashy mechanics on the other hand; Only XCOM Redditors agree with this poorly implemented mechanic.
Use the "Ruler Reaction Remover" mod from the Steam Workshop, otherwise, it's an okay DLC.
5/10.
👍 : 4 |
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XCOM 2: Alien Hunters offers 1 downloadable content (DLC) packs, each adding unique elements and extending the core gameplay experience. These packs may include new missions, characters, maps, or cosmetic items, enriching the player's engagement with the game.
XCOM 2: Alien Hunters Screenshots
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XCOM 2: Alien Hunters Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS *: Windows® 7, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 and 2013 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX.
XCOM 2: Alien Hunters Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- OS *: Windows® 7, 64-bit
- Processor: 3GHz Quad Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
XCOM 2: Alien Hunters Minimum MAC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS: 10.11.2
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB AMD 5750, Nvidia 650M, 1.5GB Intel Iris Pro 6200 (See Notes for more details)
- Storage: 45 GB available space
- Additional Notes: The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar.
- * All 13” MacBook Pros released since Late 2016
- * All 15” MacBook Pros since early 2011 with a 2.3GHz processor or better
- * All 17" MacBook Pros since Early 2011
- * All 21.5” iMacs since late 2013 with a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M or better
- * All 27” iMacs since mid 2010 with a 1GB Graphics Cards and a 2.5GHz processor or better
- * All 27” iMacs Pro's
- * All Mac Pros released since Late 2009
- Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match or better all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website.
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XCOM 2: Alien Hunters Recommended Linux System Requirements
Recommended:- OS: Ubuntu 14.04.2 64-bit or Steam OS
- Processor: Intel i7 series
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA 960 (2GB)
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release. We recommend Nvidia 358.16 drivers for best performance in XCOM 2
XCOM 2: Alien Hunters has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
