In XCOM: Enemy Unknown, you will be at the head of a secret government organization called XCOM. As commander of XCOM, you have to repel the global invasion of hostile aliens, which will require monitoring resources, developing and improving technology and giving orders to soldiers in battle. The original XCOM was recognized around the world as one of the best games of all time. Now, its reconsideration engaged experts on strategies from Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will continue the ancestor's business and offer you a completely new history of invasion, unprecedented enemies and advanced technologies that will give you an advantage in fighting aliens and help protect your home planet. Explore alien technologies, manage a fully functional base, plan military operations and give orders to soldiers in combat. Remember: the fate of mankind is in your hands. Key Features Evolution of strategies: XCOM: Enemy Unknown combines step-by-step gameplay with dynamic tactical battles. Strategic base: hire, arm and develop your soldiers and manage personnel. Build and expand XCOM headquarters around the world to more effectively detect and suppress aliens activity. Tactical battle: control the soldiers in turn-based land battles and launch air combat units into the sky. Threat to the whole world: you and your XCOM team will have to negotiate with governments around the world and take part in more than 70 unique combat operations. The war will cover the whole globe.