The game is set during a global alien invasion in an alternate version of the year 2015. : Players step into the shoes of the "Commander".

Often referred to as the "macro" game, this mode takes place at your underground headquarters.

is a critically acclaimed 2012 turn-based tactical strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. It is a complete reimagining of the legendary 1994 strategy classic UFO: Enemy Unknown (also known as X-COM: UFO Defense ). 👽 Overview & Premise

: Defend Earth from an advanced alien threat, manage global panic, and uncover the ultimate purpose behind the invasion. 🎮 Core Gameplay Pillars

: You lead XCOM (Extraterrestrial Combat Unit), an elite, multi-national paramilitary and scientific organization.

The experience is divided into two distinct, deeply intertwined gameplay loops: 1. The Strategic Layer (The Geoscape)