This remains optional and can be found under the gameplay menu.Īlongside the performance improvements, you'll also find a number of balance changes here. "We will continue to improve the XCOM 2 experience with additional updates and patches over the coming months".įiraxis have also added the option to activate a new 'Zip Mode', which speeds up animations and ensures a "faster-paced experience". "The XCOM team has been working hard to improve performance, balance, and stability issues reported by our fans," explains the official blog post. The user is now able to edit characters that have been created with a Resistance Warrior DLC helmet/hat within the Character Pool.XCOM 2 should now run better on your PC, thanks to its first major patch. The user is now able to edit characters that have been created with Anarchy's Children DLC within the Character Pool. The Shieldbearer's Energy Shield will now apply to other Squad units when activating the ability in Multiplayer gameplay.
Unconscious soldiers no longer t pose when entering the final room during the Alien Fortress mission.įixed In-game lighting appearing corrupt when entering a mission on a City Center map after starting a new game from the Main Menuįixed an issue where the Weapon Color would incorrectly display when the User changed the color, exited the character editor, then re-entered the character in the Character Pool.Ĭamera rotation and elevation is now possible when in the Shot HUD when selecting AOE weapons.įixed an issue where the Loot Recovery is prompted twice when a Psi Op soldier picks up loot from a Viper during gameplay.Įnemy units within line of sight are now no longer invisible when aiming at them throughout the title.įixed an issue where line of sight on targets will be lost after creating a map asset explosion in tactical gameplay. Unconscious VIP's no longer appear standing up and conscious when viewing them the turn after using the "Carry Unit" ability in a "Neutralize VIP" mission. The Commander is no longer invisible when picked up by Central in the tutorial of a new game. Long soldier names in tactical are now correctly sized and do not scroll The Shot HUD / Action Menu no longer loses functionality when making a one action move during another soldier's pathing animation in game. Soldier and Staff portraits no longer appear with corrupt textures when viewed in the Avenger. Unit status flyover icons will no longer remain on screen during the enemy action cam animation after revealing the squad during any tactical mission globally. The flashing health bar from the Fire Weapon action no longer persists after being targeted with other abilities on the Shot HUD in mission.įixed an issue where a building's walls will fail to cut away when attempting to throw a grenade near or into a building through a window or door within a mission.
Improved Fog of War and Screen Space Ambient Occlusion. Rendering optimizations for retaliation missions, night missions, and aiming view in all missions.
Reduced hitches when saving during tactical missions.
World stats are now displayed at game end.įix for extremely long load times when ending tactical missions after extended play.