How many people are playing XCOM® 2 right now?

0 people are playing XCOM® 2 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,432 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is XCOM® 2's all-time peak player count?

XCOM® 2's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 132,967, reached in February 2016.

Is XCOM® 2 good? What do Steam reviews say?

84% of 80,454 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does XCOM® 2 cost on Steam?

XCOM® 2 costs $19.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $1.98.

Does XCOM® 2 work on Steam Deck?

XCOM® 2 is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

XCOM® 2

by Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) · published by 2K, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) · Released Feb 5, 2016

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Gold

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Review score

84% positive

Very Positive80,454 reviews

Owners (est.)5M–10M

24h peak

3,432

Highest seen132,967

Feb 201610.8 years ago

Price on Steam

$19.99

Lowest ever $1.98 Apr 2023

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Editions and bundles on Steam

XCOM 2Edition
$19.99
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Reviews

84% positive of 80,454 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Default controller config not fully functional
!Interface text is not legible
!Gamepad not enabled by default
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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Mar 28, 2022, 5:59 PM UTC
Build 8270065the current build when we started tracking34.9 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Dec 19, 2024
PatchThe mother of all XCOM 2 mods just got its first update in a year, with 9445 words of patch notes proving it worthy of the Long War name
Since XCOM and XCOM 2 cemented themselves as the definitive PC strategy games of the 2010s, the Long War mods likewise became the definitive enhancements for both games. Longer, tougher, more varied, the Long War mods upped the complexity of some already impre…
Nov 25, 2024
Patch2K Launcher Removal
We've pushed out an update that removes the 2K launcher. Please see this 2K Support article for more details, as well as troubleshooting instructions: https://support.2k.com/hc/articles/34845053169939

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Oct 1, 2026
Cozy Up with 2K: The Autumn Sale is Live on Steam! Save Big Through Oct 8.*
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/4128336/66a2bcaddd03b0f7481eaf24a784f4e18d4652b7.jpgAs the leaves turn and the crisp autumn air settles in, that familiar feeling returns: the golden hour after school or work, rushing home to drop your bag, power up …
Jun 25, 2026
Time to Play: The 2K Summer Sale is Officially Live on Steam
The 2K Summer Sale is officially live on Steam, and it’s the perfect excuse to find your next great escape. Summer is about having the time to truly immerse yourself, dive deep into a world, and remember exactly why you fell in love with gaming in the first pl…
May 3, 2026
XCOM is getting a miniatures game from the company that brought Fallout to tabletop
XCOM looms over turn-based tactics, and really, PC strategy gaming in general, the same way God looms over all us pathetic mortal mayflies. The best we can do is throw ourselves to the ground in prostration and hope it comes back to save us. Sadly, that's prob…
Apr 30, 2026
Firaxis Anniversary Sale - Join the 30th Anniversary Celebration
Firaxis Anniversary Sale May 1st represents a historic milestone for Firaxis Games: 30 years of crafting world-class strategy experiences. To mark three decades of excellence and the debut of a bold new studio identity, a special anniversary sale is now live o…
Mar 19, 2026
Fresh Deals in Full Bloom: Save Big During the 2K Spring Sale
Save Big During the 2K Spring SaleShake off the winter frost and grow your library with deep discounts on 2K’s biggest hits. From legendary strategy epics to high-octane shooters, there has never been a better time to jump into a new adventure.The 2K Spring Sa…
Feb 5, 2026
🚀 The 2K Publisher Sale* is LIVE! 🚀
The massive 2K Publisher Sale has officially started on Steam! For a limited time, grab great deals on your favorite blockbuster games and complete collections! 🔥 New Titles & Major Milestones:Dive into our latest hits and celebrate franchise milestones with …
Feb 5, 2026
Play XCOM 2 for FREE on Steam this weekend
In honor of the game's ten-year anniversary, XCOM 2 will be available to play for free on Steam this weekend from February 5 at 10am PT to February 9 at 10am PT. This Free Weekend access includes the War of the Chosen expansion. XCOM 2 will also be available a…
Jan 17, 2026
Only diehard XCOM fans will have a chance at beating our latest quiz
OK, I admit it: I played a ton of XCOM 2 again over the holiday break and now I can't stop thinking about it... Read more.
Dec 18, 2025
Deck the Halls (and Your Library): 2K Holiday Sale* is On!
Don't miss out on spectacular deals for Borderlands 4, Mafia: The Old Country, NBA 2K26, Civilization VII, Risk of Rain 2, and many more incredible 2K games. Explore 2K’s holiday sale and settle in for an extra cozy gaming season!Save 20% on Borderlands 4Save …
Nov 20, 2025
Level Up Your Library: Black Friday Deals on the Best of 2K.
Black Friday DealsDon't miss out on spectacular deals for Borderlands 4, NBA 2K26, Civilazation VII, Risk of Rain 2, and other incredible 2K games. Explore 2K’s biggest sale of the year and settle in for an extra cozy holiday season!Save 20% on Borderlands 4Sa…
Nov 3, 2025
The Firaxis Games Developer Sale is Here!
It's time to build, conquer, and save the world! Dive into the incredible worlds of Firaxis with massive savings on some of their most iconic titles. Whether you're a grand strategy veteran or a tactical genius, there's a deal for you.The Firaxis Games Develop…
Jun 26, 2025
Steam Summer Sale
The 2K Summer Sale!Hot deals on hot games! Cool down with summer savings!Save 15% on Sid Meier's Civilization VII*Save 86% on NBA 2K25 Standard Edition*Save 95% on Borderlands 3*Save 80% on Mafia Trilogy*And more! Don't miss out on incredible deals on 2K title…
Jun 19, 2025
XCOM 2 is $2.40, and its excellent DLC War of the Chosen ain't far off—making the all-time tactical strategy great cheaper than takeout
XCOM 2 is one of the all-time greats—a nail-biting tactical strategy game that ruthlessly taught us all the difference between probability and certainty. Remember, missing on a 95% chance shot isn't impossible, it's just unlikely. It also happens all the godda…
Apr 29, 2025
For a limited time you can get all the XCOM games for just $10—yes, even that one
When it comes to turn-based tactics, there's still one undisputed king of the genre: XCOM. If you've never experienced its brand of tense, alien-killing strategy before—or if there's a game or two in the series you skipped—then the good news is that today is a…
Mar 13, 2025
The 2K Spring Sale!
Don't miss out on incredible 2K titles and DLC during the 2K Spring Sale! Save 90% on Sid Meier's Civilization VI Save 70% on NBA 2K25 Standard Edition Save 67% on Risk of Rain 2 Also save big on the Mafia Trilogy and Borderlands Franchise titles! *Sale ends 1…
Feb 6, 2025
2K 20th Anniversary Event
2K turns 20 this year, and we're celebrating with huge savings on some of our biggest titles! 2K 20th Anniversary Event Don't miss our ""20 for 20"" bundle featuring 20 of 2K's renowned legacy titles.* Experience greatness from 2K's library with timeless class…
Nov 27, 2024
Get deep discounts on 2K's biggest games in the latest Steam sale
This holiday season, save big on a bunch of 2K's best games! Enjoy discounted hits like the Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box, Risk of Rain 2, Mafia: Trilogy, and much more! 2K Steam Autumn Sale *Offers end 10:00am PST on December 4, 2024. Terms Apply.
Nov 22, 2024
XCOM 2 is the greatest strategy game I've ever played, and this is why
If you give me the choice between a game that offers me freedom, and the opportunity to shape the story and the direction with my own choices, versus a game that limits my freedom, and insists that I play and behave in a certain way, I'm always going to pick t…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 84% on 2026-11-01 → 84% today (80,454 reviews)

Nov 3, 2026Sale ended$19.99
Nov 1, 2026Sale −85%$2.99 (was $19.99)

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DLC

6 items on Steam, newest first.

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
$19.9982% positive
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen - Tactical Legacy Pack
$7.9976% positive
XCOM 2: Resistance Warrior Pack
$4.9933% positive
XCOM 2: Shen's Last Gift
No price listed79% positive
XCOM 2: Alien Hunters
No price listed39% positive
XCOM 2: Anarchy's Children
No price listed34% positive

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Trading cards

9 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.39, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $2.36.

ADVENT Trooper (Trading Card)$0.04

Foil cards (8)

Prices checked 2026-11-01, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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XCOM® 2 player count and quick facts

How many people are playing XCOM® 2 right now?: 0 people are playing XCOM® 2 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,432 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is XCOM® 2's all-time peak player count?: XCOM® 2's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 132,967, reached in February 2016.
Is XCOM® 2 good? What do Steam reviews say?: 84% of 80,454 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does XCOM® 2 cost on Steam?: XCOM® 2 costs $19.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $1.98.
Does XCOM® 2 work on Steam Deck?: XCOM® 2 is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

Store info

XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.

Developer: Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publisher: 2K, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Release date: Feb 5, 2016
Install size: 45 GB minimum
Platforms: macOS · Linux · Windows
Genres: Strategy
Steam app ID: 268500

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