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Tips for managing your squad and reducing city unrest
XCOM Chimera Squad came out of nowhere didn’t it? The latest in the rebooted XCOM series opts for a more streamlined approach than its predecessors, focusing in on a fixed squad that must keep the peace in City 31. Things can quickly snowball out of control if you don’t know what you’re doing, but that’s where we come in.
XCOM Chimera Squad guide
OurXCOM Chimera Squad guidewill go over all the tips you need to know to get started with the new XCOM game. It will go over what XCOM Chimera Squad is, if you need XCOM 2 to run it, tips about breach points, and key things to know about the HQ.
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What is XCOM Chimera Squad?
The latest game in the reboot of the XCOM series is a smaller game set after the events of XCOM 2. While the aliens have relinquished control of Earth, the population now has a mix of human natives and alien immigrants who have mingled with the rest of society. Taking control of Chimera Squad, you’ll command human and alien soldiers to keep the peace within the districts of a large settlement known as City 31.
Humans and aliens have weapon types that are fixed and unique abilities based on their species. Combat has also been revamped to turn battles into shorter chunks while keeping the unpredictability that XCOM is known for. There’s also a new way of calculating turn order based on stats, as well as a breaching mode where you deploy your squad into the action.
Do I need XCOM 2 to run XCOM Chimera Squad?
SinceXCOM Chimera Squad is a standalone game, you do not need to have purchased XCOM 2 to run it. The minimum and recommended system specs are a little different to those from XCOM 2, so make sure you check before you buy. If you want to buy it, it’s currently50% off regular price on Steam.
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XCOM Chimera Squad tips
While nowhere near on the scale of XCOM 2, there are plenty of things to keep in mind when playing this smaller XCOM experience. We’ve split each of the tips into two categories: combat and reclamation HQ.
Reclamation HQ tips
Chimera Squad combat tips
XCOM Chimera Squad guide series
Thanks for reading ourXCOM Chimera Squad guide. Do check out the rest of our guides below, which includes details on agent builds, as well as other key info.
