Train2Game students can get a first look at XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the reimagining of one of the most loved strategy titles out there that’s being developed by Firaxis, the studio famous for Civilization series.

XCOM gives you the task of commanding a special paramilitary force to defend the earth from an alien invasion.

The developer diary sees the Firaxis team discuss their reimagining of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, explain some of their game design choices and talk about how they’re making a turn based strategy game ‘sexy’

Watch the XCOM: Enemy Unknown developer diary below for an insight into life at Firaxis.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown from Firaxis and 2K Games is scheduled for release in Autumn this year.

So Train2Game, what are your thoughts on XCOM: Enemy Unknown? What insights have you gained from the behind the scenes video?

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