XCOM 2 is a turn-based tactics video game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. Released in 2016 for the PlayStation 4 among other platforms, it serves as the sequel to 2012's XCOM: Enemy Unknown. As with its predecessor, XCOM 2 sets players as the commanders of a military organization fighting against an alien invasion. The game combines strategic base-building and resource management with deep tactical combat, where the player must command soldiers in multiple missions against a variety of extraterrestrial forces. Its critically acclaimed gameplay is known for its high difficulty and permadeath feature where soldiers can die permanently during missions.