Many X-COM fanatics were disappointed when 2K Marin revealed its series reboot, XCOM, would be a shooter. But now X-COM and strategy enthusiasts in general have reason to rejoice.
Game Informer has announced that the February issue of its magazine will be dedicated to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, a brand new entry in the franchise. The upcoming strategy title will be developed by Firaxis Games, the acclaimed studio that most recently brought gamers Civilization V.
Steve Martin, president of Firaxis Games, expressed his company’s excitement at the opportunity to develop a new X-COM game.
“It’s been a dream of ours to recreate X-COM with our unique creative vision,” he said. “We’re huge fans of the original game and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to re-envision a game that is as beloved as X-COM. We were careful to keep XCOM: Enemy Unknown true to the elements that made X-COM such a revered game while delivering an entirely new story and gameplay experience for both die-hard X-COM fans and newcomers to the franchise.”
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is set to come out for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC this fall.
