The team behind XCOM 2 published a new announcement on Feb 05, 2026, adding another entry to the game’s official Steam news feed.
“In honor of the game's ten-year anniversary, XCOM 2 will be available to play for…”Opening excerpt · official Steam announcement
From the source
The original announcement includes the developer’s complete details and any additional links or media. Availability and plans should be read in the context of its original publication date.
The original announcement
Play XCOM 2 for FREE on Steam this weekend
Published Feb 05, 2026 · Steam Community Announcements
About XCOM 2
Firaxis’ tactical strategy game places players in command of a resistance against alien occupation. Squad-based missions sit alongside a campaign of research, resource management and strategic decisions.