Summary
XCOM 2has gained a cult following of players attracted to the challenge oftactical top-down RPGaction that the game provides. Players take on an alien menace that has established itself within the earth’s government and made themselves out to be humanity-saving heroes. However, behind the scenes, the aliens seek to begin taking over the entire planet by means of a secret project that will enslave the human race. Players must beat the clock to sabotage and dismantle the alien threat before it is too late in guerilla warfare.
XCOMcomes with a large amount of content, with several DLCs available that add much-requested features and a continuation to the campaign. However, the faithful modding community has also created a large amount of content for the game, such as new maps, new customization, and general quality-of-life changes available for download through various sources. Here are some of thebest mods forXCOM 2.
Updated on July 31, 2025, by C.M Edwards:XCOM 2 continues to be one of the best-crafted turn-based RPGs on the market that blends sci-fi action with high-strategygameplay.As players take on an alien infection that has spread across the world and into some of the most powerful positions on the planet, it is up to the remnants of the resistance to put a stop to the simulation of the human race and wipe the alien overlords and bring their true intentions to light. XCOM 2’s extensive shelf life is fueled by its high replayability and the content provided by the modding community. The success of XCOM 2 pushed forward the release of one of Marvel’s newest games, Midnight Suns, which has received high praise and is set to receive continuous support. There are dozens of mods available for XCOM 2 that change the way the game is played and insert new abilities, weapons, and even enemy types. Here are more of some of thebest mods available for XCOM 2: The Chosen.
16Necromancer Class
Taking a soldier into the field multiple times is the fastest way to increase their experience and unlock their subclass in order to make them more effective in the field. During enough playthroughs ofXCOM 2, players may find thebase classes availablein the base game and the expansions lacking in excitement.
The Necromancer Class modfrom Ekscom brings a breath of fresh air with a new class with a string of new abilities that mixes the psi-ops with the mystic arts. Players can be their own sorcerer supreme, raise the dead, and become the herald of ruin against the alien menace.
15Long War Perk Pack
For players seeking more content than a single class, theLong War Perk packfrom Johnny Lump grants a wide array of new improved abilities and options for a fresh playthrough and a new take on the game’s squad synergy.
This mod introduces over three dozen new perks along with a series of reworked perk options. At the same time, the mod tweaks the class system in the game expands the number of classes available, and increases the viability of soldiers in the field. Perks are a vital part of the combat inXCOM 2and can really give players an edge in the game. Players should give this mod a shot if they are seeking to really change the way the game is played.
14Long War Alien Pack
For players seeking a new challenge and stronger threats to really put the resistance to the test and have the mystery of the game restored, theLong War Alien packby Johnny Lump is the way to go. This mod introduces a large batch of new cryptids and creatures to the game that can make each encounter a different experience.
Players will have their hands full with new droids, stronger Mutons, and exceptionally lethal new mechs. This mod is a perfect fit for other mods that expand on the game’s story while minimizing the breaking of immersion that veteran players seeking some thrill will highly enjoy.
Many times during a tough playthrough ofXCOM 2, when soldiers are dropping like flies, or the ace recruits find themselves pinned down, just a fewextra numbers would make a massive difference. TheMore Squad Space Upgradesmod by BlueRaja is a great mod from arriving on a mission with a small battalion of soldiers ready to crush some alien skulls.
This mod allows for two additional squad size upgrades, raising the maximum number of soldiers available on a mission to up to eight. This increase can make a huge difference when encountering powerful forces backed by large mechs or even some of the new aliens available in some of the mods mentioned on this list.
12Long War Leader Pack
TheLong War Leader Packis a mod created by Pavonis Interactive and is available on Steam. This mod adds a new progression path to the game for soldiers, basically giving players anew class to use in-game.
To obtain the leader training option, it must be purchased after upgrading Guerilla Tactics training via raising one soldier to the rank of sergeant. The leader progression adds several perks that enhance the soldier and their gameplay, giving it more presence during a mission. Long War Leader Pack is a stand-alone mod that doesn’t require other mods to work.
11Stop Wasting My Time
Stop Wasting My Timeis a mod that removes needless pauses and shortens certain cinematics in the game to speed up combat and continue the pace of combat in the game. This mod was created by BlueRaja and has over 150,000 downloads on Nexus Mods.
This mod is a welcomed edition as it allows players to immerse themselves in the game thoroughly and minimizes interruptions that break concentration and tactical thinking when facing an ambush or planning out an assault. Stop Wasting My Time has no issues with other mods and does not require other mods to function.
10Evac All
Evac Allis a much-requested feature that can be applied to the game via a mod on Nexus Mods created by Tracktwo. Evac All modifiesXCOM2’s interface when on a mission and allows for multiple characters to be evacuated when standing in the specialized zone. This allows players to bypass having to individually evacuate every character separately.
This mod saves players a lot of time and protects them from any last-minute casualties from spontaneous enemy attacks. Evac All also imports a new map into the game, but players should be prepared when paring this mod with TWOC as it may cause some issues.
9More Maps Pack
The More Maps Packcreated by TdDaz adds more variety to the game in the form of additional maps. One thing that works against theXCOMfranchise is the mission maps that repeat quite often, with little sense of being unique or immersive. After seeing the same burning city or encampment, the game can seem dry.
This mod changes things by installing a slue of new environments mixed with existing assets players can learn and battle the alien menace in. The More Maps Pack has two versions for the base game and War of the Chosen DLC.
8All Soldiers Gain XP
All Soldiers Gain XPis a beneficial mod to keep character ranks full as players progress in the game. It can be a severe detriment when a prime soldier falls in combat, making players level a replacement from the ground up. This mod allows soldiers in the barracks to also gain reasonable amounts of XP after players finish a mission.
This is aremarkably helpful modthat benefits from having more resources after a total party wipe duringXCOM 2’s late-game content. All Soldiers Gain XP is available on Steam and was created by BlueRaja. It does not clash with any known mods and does not need any mods to function.
7Mod Config Menu
A necessity for new players and veterans, if players seek to install any mod forXCOM 2,Mod Config Menuis a much-needed download. Available via Steam Workshop and created by Guby, Mod Config Menu or MCM gives players the ability to localize and keep track of the mods they have installed.
This mod also creates a tool to select which mods are activated and which are not. This mod is very low risk, and while it doesn’t work with all mods in the game, there are very few that should cause any issues.
