"Xenonauts 2: A Classic XCOM-like Game That Packs a Punch"

Xenonauts 2, a sequel to the 2014 game Xenonauts, stays true to its old-school XCOM-inspired roots with its complex turn-based formula, challenging difficulty, and deep gameplay mechanics. Set in an alternate timeline where the Cold War never ended, players control a multinational special forces team tasked with defending Earth from UFO intruders. The game features a mix of global strategy and squad-based battles, with a focus on managing resources, upgrading equipment, and engaging in tactical ground battles. While the sequel offers improvements in graphics and variety, it largely retains the same loop as its predecessor, making it a conservative modernization rather than a revolutionary release. Xenonauts 2 is set to release on July 18 for Windows PC.