Can I play XCOM 2 without beating XCOM 1?
Totally. The story in XCOM 2 takes place after the events of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, but it gives you enough background info to get started without missing a beat.
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Absolutely! XCOM 2 has a self-contained story, so you can dive right in without finishing the first game. Plus, the gameplay improvements in XCOM 2 are phenomenal!
Yeah, you won't miss anything critical. Each game is its own beast, and XCOM 2 provides all the context you need.
For sure! I started with XCOM 2 and had no trouble following along. It's a blast on its own.
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