XCOM 2 announced, is PC exclusive

2K has just announced XCOM 2.

2K has just announced XCOM 2. If that wasn't a big enough deal, they've also revealed that it'll be out this November, will be a PC exclusive and will bring official modding support.

Here's the announcement trailer, courtesy of IGN.

XCOM 2 will be set 20 years in the future, and shows a world under alien control. Into this enters the now forgotten XCOM organisation, who will attempt to free mankind.

Also: it's got Snakemen!

It sounds as if the organisation's new role as an invading force will mean a big shift for the meta-strategy. According to the press release, players are "hampered by limited resources and must constantly evade the alien threat in their new mobile headquarters." Through stealth tactics and firepower, players will be tasked with recruiting soldiers and building a resistance network, as well as exposing the "alien agenda".

In terms of features, Firaxis is promising more solider customisation, updated classes, procedurally-generated levels and, as mentioned above, modding support.