‘Xenonauts 2’ Reveals Early Entry Launch Date Alongside Fascinating New Trailer

Hooded Horse, the writer of the turn-based technique recreation Xenonauts 2, has confirmed that the sport can be launching in Early Entry in July. Whereas it was beforehand introduced that the sport could be launched in 2023, the writer has now specified that it will likely be obtainable for Early Entry on July 18.

Xenonauts 2 is a sequel to the 2014 recreation Xenonauts, set in an alternate 2009 the place the Chilly Struggle by no means ended. On this recreation, gamers assume the position of a secretive group tasked with defending Earth from an alien invasion. The challenges they face embrace taking pictures down UFOs, deploying troopers for floor fight, and reverse-engineering superior alien expertise.

Xenonauts 2 can be acquainted to followers of Firaxis’ XCOM reboot, however it’s extra of a religious successor to the unique ’90s run of X-COM video games, recognized for his or her difficult and detail-oriented gameplay.

As a part of Xenonauts 2’s “in-depth strategic layer,” gamers might want to construct bases around the globe, conduct numerous analysis tasks, and make strategic choices relating to the usage of alien expertise they scavenge. The sport will even introduce a brand new faction referred to as the Cleaners, a gaggle of people who sympathize with the invaders and can combat in opposition to the participant’s defenses.

The developer, Goldhawk Interactive, emphasizes that Xenonauts 2 will keep the difficult turn-based fight of its predecessor. The sport’s retailer web page states, “Struggle is hell, and plenty of of your troops will give their lives to withstand the alien invasion. Your veteran troops can be invaluable, however even your fundamental recruits are expert troopers prepared for fight. It’s as much as you to allow them to turn into the veterans of tomorrow.”

Whereas awaiting the Early Entry launch, gamers can check out a free demo of Xenonauts 2 right here.

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