XCOM Chimera Squad guide
Our XCOM Chimera Squad guide will go over all the tips you need to know to get started with the new XCOM game. It will go over what XCOM Chimera Squad is, if you need XCOM 2 to run it, tips about breach points, and key things to know about the HQ.
What is XCOM Chimera Squad? Do I need XCOM 2 to run XCOM Chimera Squad? XCOM Chimera Squad tips XCOM Chimera Squad guide series
What is XCOM Chimera Squad?
The latest game in the reboot of the XCOM series is a smaller game set after the events of XCOM 2. While the aliens have relinquished control of Earth, the population now has a mix of human natives and alien immigrants who have mingled with the rest of society. Taking control of Chimera Squad, you’ll command human and alien soldiers to keep the peace within the districts of a large settlement known as City 31. Humans and aliens have weapon types that are fixed and unique abilities based on their species. Combat has also been revamped to turn battles into shorter chunks while keeping the unpredictability that XCOM is known for. There’s also a new way of calculating turn order based on stats, as well as a breaching mode where you deploy your squad into the action.
Do I need XCOM 2 to run XCOM Chimera Squad?
Since XCOM Chimera Squad is a standalone game, you do not need to have purchased XCOM 2 to run it. The minimum and recommended system specs are a little different to those from XCOM 2, so make sure you check before you buy. If you want to buy it, it’s currently 50% off regular price on Steam.
XCOM Chimera Squad tips
While nowhere near on the scale of XCOM 2, there are plenty of things to keep in mind when playing this smaller XCOM experience. We’ve split each of the tips into two categories: combat and reclamation HQ.
Reclamation HQ tips
Chimera Squad combat tips
XCOM Chimera Squad guide series
Thanks for reading our XCOM Chimera Squad guide. Do check out the rest of our guides below, which includes details on agent builds, as well as other key info.
XCOM Chimera Squad characters: Learn about all 11 agents and the best builds for each one. XCOM Chimera Squad weapons: Learn about all of the unlockable tech and epic weapons. XCOM Chimera Squad training: Teach all your recruits abilities in the training facility. XCOM Chimera Squad spec ops: How to unlock all the spec ops options. XCOM Chimera Squad console commands: How to unlock console commands for modding or cheating. XCOM Chimera Squad field team: How to unlock field team abilities to manage unrest and anarchy levels.
