XCOM: Enemy Unknown PC Release date

EU Release Date:

Oct-12-2012

US Release Date:

Oct-09-2012

AU Release Date:

Oct-12-2012

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Strategy

Theme

Sci fi

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Firaxis Games is developing XCOM: Enemy Unknown, an action strategy game releasing this fall. Long-time X-COM fans will instantly recognize XCOM: Enemy Unknown's gameplay, which has both deep strategic elements and turn-based tactical combat. You are put in control of a secret paramilitary organization known as XCOM, and as commander, defend against a terrifying global invasion of aliens. Success hinges on resource management, technology advancements, and perhaps most importantly securing victories with superior combat tactics.

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown System Requirements

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Minimum Requirements

Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0GHz

Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4400+

GeForce 8600 GT 512MB GDDR3

Radeon HD 2600 Pro

2 GB

Win Vista 32

DX 9

20 GB

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Core 2 Duo E6540 2.33GHz

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Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz

Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6000+

GeForce 9600 GT Extreme 512MB

Radeon HD 3870

4 GB

Win 7 64

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20 GB

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown System Requirements [pc]

Building on from the classic turn based XCOM series, this modern day version will offer up turn based and real time action.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is due out on the 11th October but will you be able to play this version? Lets take a look at the XCOM Enemy Unknown system requirements...

XCOM Enemy Unknown Minimum System Requirements

OS: Windows Vista

CPU: 2 GHz Dual Core

RAM: 2GB Memory

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater

DX: 9.0

HDD: 20 GB HD space

AUDIO: DirectX Compatible

OTHER: Broadband Internet connection

EXTRA: Installation will require a one-time internet connection and Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4.

XCOM Enemy Unknown Recommended System Requirements

OS: Windows 7

CPU: 2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz)

RAM: 4GB Memory

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater

DX: 9.0

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arisz96

08:45 May-17-2013

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can i run ?

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yea, since this game is a turn based strategy, you can play it in high setting ;)

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thanks so much :D

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will medium be stable for me (30FPS is good enough)?

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yes buddy medium perfect for you 50fps

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Thanks mate:)

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Got this game a while ago but can't play it. I believe my bad graphics card is holding me back,what one would you guys recommend to run it with?

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AMD Radeon HD 6670 1GB DDR3 would be a good match for your CPU

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Can i run it and if i can how much fps ?

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Can I play it on max?and is this game worth getting?

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you can play this game max out but your cpu is a little bit old

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Just got this game free with the pre-order of bioshock(: easy to run and a great game!

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can i run this game

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definitely, you can max this game with with 50+ fps :)

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Hey, thinking about getting this game and was just wondering what setting and fps I should be expecting? Thanks

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you can max the game with 50+ fps :) btw your resolution is really 720x480?:)

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Can I run this?

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Hi. Hey buddy your GPU is extremely weak for any game so I am sorry but you are below minimum requirements so that's why you can't run this game :( Sorry. Time for an upgrade :)

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I'm below the minimum requirements too, and I can play just fine on at least low (I am not sure my exact settings or FPS) I get a steady FPS, but FRAPS impacts it big time, and idk on how to check my FPS ingame

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