In my nearly 300 hours of playing XCOM 2 and two long, Long War 2 campaigns, I’ve gone through the Steam Workshop several times over and gone through all of the mods available. I decided to make a quick list of mods everyone definitely needs to be using while playing LW2. All of these mods are compatible with Long War 2 according to the official LW2 Mod Compatibility List and I have personally tested them in my own campaigns and played many long hours with them.
All of these mods are available in the Steam Workshop and installation is as easy as clicking “subscribe” then waiting for it to download. The next time you start up XCOM 2 the mod should appear in the launcher. Make sure it is checked in the launcher so that it is enabled.
Must Have Long War 2 Compatible Mod List
Information / Gameplay Clarification mods that are basically must-haves in X-COM 2 and LW2. These mods provide information that you really need to know before making a move or attack. These are so vital that they really should be included, at least as toggle-able menu option, in base XCOM 2. Maybe we will see these in XCOM 3 by default.
Optional Mods that I recommend:
Mods to avoid for Long War 2:
Important note: before adding any mods always make a separate backup of your XCOM 2 save game. Once you install a mod, then save the game, usually you will need to have that mod always installed in order to keep playing that save game. If you don’t like the mod or it crashes that result in your campaign being lost. I’d recommend testing out mods for stability and to see if you like them before even starting your real campaign.
This is an attempt to port the Long War 2 (LW2) overhaul mod for XCOM 2 to the Warof the Chosen (WOTC) expansion. The scope is limited to getting the base LW2 experienceworking, but not necessarily balanced. If WOTC features severely unbalance the game andcan be removed, they will be.
Building and running the mod
Building and running this mod requires several steps:
Contributing
Contributions are welcome. If you just want to raise issues, please do so on GitHub,preferably including a save file if possible.
If you wish to contribute to development — and this project will rely heavily on such contributions — then pleaselook through the issues and if you want tackle one, just leave a comment along the lines of 'I'll take this one'.If you find you can't complete the issue in a reasonable time, please add another comment that says you're relinquishingthe issue.
All contributions are welcome, but bug fixes are extremely welcome!
Acknowledgements
When it comes to mods in the XCOM series, the most functional tools become almost inseparable from the vanilla versions of the games they're used in. The same can be said about the latest War of the Chosen DLC forXCOM 2.
This short list of the best mods that are fully compatible with WOTC includes tools that are capable of fully transforming your entire gameplay experience. Most of them are designed to save you time and effort that otherwise would be spent on unnecessary actions.
So if you do value your gameplay time, then continue reading this guide for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.
Stop Wasting My Time
This is a super useful mod that makes things happen faster, such as shutting off unnecessary cinematics or character chatter that brings nothing valuable to the gameplay experience.
The complete list of changes that you can expect inthe SWMT mod is as follows:
Evac All
A simple-yet-effective mod that allows you to evac all soldiers at the same time from the evac zone instead of activating each soldier separately. Just like the previous mod, this one was designed for only one purpose -- to save your time.
The creators of the mod even left an option to change the evac animations order in the 'XComEvacAll_WotC_Defaults.ini' file that's located in your Config folder.
Free Camera Rotation
In a game like XCOM 2, having a full spectrum of vision is vital for the success of each mission. That is why camera rotation plays such a significant role in determining the best position for your soldiers and further tactical decision-making.
This little mod here gives you a complete freedom over your camera rotation options, including the following features:
Black Market Usage
This a perfect tool for those who are wondering what all the items listed in the market are needed for. With this mod, you will be able to hover over any item in the market list, and it will instantly show the usage attributes for each of them.
If you know how to configure '.ini' files, then you could also change the following terms in the 'XComBlackmarketUsage_Settings.ini' file:
More Squad Size
If you ever needed to increase the number of soldiers in your squad, then you can do just that with the help of this mod. It will give two upgrades to your squads, such as Squad Size III (costs 125 supply, requires 'Major' rank) and Squad Size IV (costs 200 supply, requires 'Colonel' rank).
Now you will be able to take up to 8 soldiers per fight -- and in the near future possibly even up to 12, when the creators of the mod release the next version.
Gotcha Again!
Do you like indicators? Well, here's a mod that will provide you with 15 different types of mission indicators that are not available in the vanilla version of the game. Here's what you will get:
Yet Another F1
If you are an established fan of the series, and you feel nostalgic for the old menus from the Enemy Unknown era, then you will enjoy this mod that changes the new UI with the old one.
The mod may have a funny title, but it is actually activated by pressing the F1 button. It will show stats, active abilities, passive abilities, buffs, debuffs, the primary weapon, secondary and armor.
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That wraps up this mod list! But if you need other types of help with the game, make sure to check out the rest of our XCOM 2: War of the Chosen guides here at GameSkinny:
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Published Sep. 7th 2017
XCOM 2 descended the big gaming picture in 2016. And since then, there is no stopping to its expansive abilities. There are over 2000 mods up its sleeves based on categories like Gameplay Overhauls, Content, Fixes and Tweaks, Character Customization and a lot more. And, as evident, it is a hot favorite of gamers worldwide, who binge on realistic, immersive gaming.
Among all we know, we’ve hand-picked 12 best XCOM 2 mods for you to try out in 2019. These mods are all about fantastic gameplays, high-ride experience and masterful strategies.
Excited? Let’s know them all below.
Top XCOM 2 Mods Available Right NowFree Camera Rotation
Only those who plan well have the greatest success margins. This is why, a mod like Free Camera Rotation is at your disposal to get you a preview of your surroundings and help you build a strategy whilst you mark your moves across the interface. XCOM 2 originally doesn’t provide the 360-degree view to see the things and conditions around you. But, as you enter the camera rotation mode, you can pan the camera, assess the conditions and plan your next move with great confidence. Zoom in/out, 45-degree rotations and anytime switch/toggle are other features with this mod.
More Maps
Maps are essentially the plotlines with XCOM 2. Your battles are staged in unique areas and locations, all procedurally generated, and you get a new one whenever you enter XCOM 2. This mod is just multiplying what’s already available. It adds to the given parcels of information, pieces of content to be specific, to form a whole map that’s a notch above in pace, dynamism and difficulty. The new parcels easily blend with the available ones. And, provide a seamless interface altogether to keep your action going.
Best Xcom 2 ModsStop Wasting My Time
XCOM 2 can ruffle a few feathers with its unwanted pauses, jerks and dead moments, which often mar the consistency of gaming. Such breaks usually occur when shots are fired, or a cover is looked for. This usually spoils the flow of gaming and clearly annoys. Stop Wasting My Time is your answer to each of those times when you stopped tapping on your keyboard because of a jerk. It works by eliminating the pauses (both combat and non-combat types), speeding the game up (gremlin speed by 150%) and streamlining the interface for an enhanced experience.
Cheat Mod
For anyone missing out the ‘extra’ in the extraordinary fun, Cheat Mod has a lot to offer. Using this mod, you open a trove of amazing tricks and tips that tweaks the methodologies in the game and makes it easier than ever. It’s like taking the shortcuts less traveled. Cheat Mod can double the damage, boost the flight of grenades, increase the soldier movements and a lot more, which need to be explored.
Muton Centurion
Since Muton Centurion comes from the same pedigree as the XCOM 2 game itself, it is one of the most sought-after mods. Designed by Long Wars, the mod introduces a new muton in the game, much deadlier, powerful and brutal in force, to crush the enemies. The existing alien is nowhere close to its monstrosity and might. If you’ve a thing for extreme gaming, this mod is certainly for you.
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Additional Mission Types
A mod for those who don’t like basic stuff. Using this, you can add many missions to level up your gaming. This is nothing regular. You can create multiple lines of defence, launch guerilla ops, rescue VIPs and offer retaliations. This is something that spices up the plain and dull dynamics of the XCOM gaming.
Stabilize Me![]()
A mod that’s a bit on the off-side. How? Because it doesn’t boost up your arsenal or make additions to your troop as you go offensive. It provides a medical kit to offer emergency supplies to your troop when wounded and bleeding. This is something really nice, as it emphasis on healing, instead of damaging. And, this mod is all you need when you need an urgent help to stabilize your troop in the middle of a battlefield.
A Better Advent 2
In a mood for head-on gaming? Try A Better Advent 2 – a mod that augments the level of difficulty and takes the battle to ultimate actionable levels. It is basically a twist to game’s overall AI algorithm. Also, you get 60 new enemies to fight against, which are nothing like the ordinary ones. They are smarter, know better combat mechanics and are coming for you with all their might. All in all, it improves the quality of the gameplay and keeps you on the edge.
New Countries
XCOM 2 provides terrific gaming in various different countries. However, they all get over when you are through the gaming levels. New Countries is a mod that expands on the same. It makes your troop more diversified with soldier additions of over 21 nationalities. The latest update to the mod has added 5 countries, which include Slovakia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Hungary and Czech Republic.
Long War Alien Pack
Your enemies are multiplied and get stronger with this mod, so much so that you will have to put more resources to target these death-dealing elements of the game. You are introduced to a new line of enemies, including sharpshooters, Muton Centurions, ADVENT rocketeers and more, which have no better focus but to eliminate you with whatever best they’ve. If you’ve the confidence to trump these enemies, you can try Long War Alien Pack mod.
Tactical Co-Op
This mod adds multiplayer component to the XCOM gaming. Collaborate with your friends and double your killing formula. You can also suffer the dice roll with a friend. Since the mod is created by the official developers only, it is bound to deliver the classiest of gaming action. There are a couple of instructions that you need to follow to activate the mod and the whole process might take some time. The work is on to expand its capabilities as a 12-player mod.
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Panic
If you’re dead serious about realistic action, Panic is the best XCOM mod for you. This mod just makes the soldiers a bit smart and sensible on the ground zero, and makes them take decisive decisions in the face of fire. They don’t run like madmen to escape the attack, but fight like warriors. When they act with agility, you’re no more into dumb and self-caressing gaming, and you respond with better plans and strategies to triumph over them.
Show Me The Skills
This mod basically streamlines the entire XCOM interface for you; make-s stuff a bit organized and quick to access. Generally, it’s always a huge task to find the required information or skill on XCOM. Show Me the Skills mod lay out things in the clear out from the jumble, and the menu where you can find them all is the Squad Selection Menu.
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Installing XCOM 2 Mods in Quick Steps
In a first, create a folder and name it ‘Mods’. This will give you clarity where to find mods when you need one.
Then, go to Steam >> Steamapps >> Common >> XCOM 2 >> XComGame. Once you’ve downloaded the selected mods, organize them into the folder you’ve created above. Now, use whichever to want.
That’s a wrap, folks! This is our list of best XCOM 2 mods to try in 2019. However, this is not where the list ends. You’ve various other mods, such as Evac All (troop evacuation mod), True Concealment (battle timing adjusting mod), Guerilla War (gameplay changing mod) and ACORG-47 (guns replaced with corgis) to try out. These are all very interesting to experience and add a new dimension to the XCOM gaming.
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If you’ve tried a different mod with XCOM 2, let us know in the comments section below. And, we will mention it here. For feedback, suggestions and queries, keep us posted.
All of these mods are available in the Steam Workshop and installation is as easy as clicking “subscribe” then waiting for it to download. The next time you start up XCOM 2 the mod should appear in the launcher. Make sure it is checked in the launcher so that it is enabled.
Must Have Long War 2 Compatible Mod List
Information / Gameplay Clarification mods that are basically must-haves in X-COM 2 and LW2. These mods provide information that you really need to know before making a move or attack. These are so vital that they really should be included, at least as toggle-able menu option, in base XCOM 2. Maybe we will see these in XCOM 3 by default.
Optional Mods that I recommend:
Mods to avoid for Long War 2:
Important note: before adding any mods always make a separate backup of your XCOM 2 save game. Once you install a mod, then save the game, usually you will need to have that mod always installed in order to keep playing that save game. If you don’t like the mod or it crashes that result in your campaign being lost. I’d recommend testing out mods for stability and to see if you like them before even starting your real campaign.
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