XCOM 2 Collection in IOS

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Our Site Score

96/100

XCOM 2 Collection on iOS is a feat of engineering that shouldn't be possible. This is the full, uncompromising PC experience, including the massive 'War of the Chosen' expansion and all DLCs. As an expert in turn-based strategy, I find the touch-interface conversion to be one of the best in the industry. Gestures for rotating the camera and confirming movement actions are intuitive, minimizing the chance of 'mis-clicks' that can be fatal in XCOM's permadeath environment.

The game's core loop—managing a global resistance, researching alien tech, and leading squads into tactical combat—is addictive and deeply rewarding. The graphical fidelity is surprisingly high, even if some textures are dialed back compared to the desktop version. This is the ultimate 'prestige' mobile game; it’s a deep, 100+ hour tactical odyssey that proves mobile devices are more than capable of handling complex, core gaming experiences.

Reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I’ve spent decades playing turn-based tactics, and XCOM 2 is a titan of the genre. Bringing this to a phone is an ambitious feat, and for the most part, Feral Interactive nailed it. The inclusion of War of the Chosen right out of the gate is the correct move; playing without the Chosen or the Fatigue system feels like half a game now. The tactical depth is unparalleled, but I have to remain realistic about the platform. On a smaller screen, even with the UI overhaul, things get crowded. The pressure to make perfect decisions is high, and while the port is stable, it's a massive resource hog.

I’m not one to hand out high scores easily—modern games are often too bloated—but XCOM 2 earns its keep through pure mechanical integrity. The 'Collection' aspect is a solid value, giving you hundreds of hours of play. However, the performance can dip during heavy environmental destruction, and the loading times are long enough to remind you that you’re playing on a mobile device and not a workstation. It’s a serious game for serious players, devoid of the usual mobile fluff, which I respect immensely.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Complete tactical experience with all DLC
  • Excellent touch-screen optimization
  • Deep strategic layers and high replayability
  • Heavy battery drain and heat generation
  • Long loading times compared to PC/Console
  • Occasional visual downgrades in textures

Technical Report

Performance: Requires significant storage space (8.5GB+). Best played on iPad Pro or iPhone 12 and newer for stable frames.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Difficulty Presets
  • Cloud Saves

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a deep, uncompromising strategy game and don't mind a steep challenge.

Skip if: You prefer casual games or have an older device that might struggle with heat.

Similar Games:
  • XCOM: Enemy Within
  • The Banner Saga
  • Final Fantasy Tactics

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40yo Hardcore Tactician
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 45 hours
  • Status: Finished War of the Chosen Campaign

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.4.7Thu Jul 08 2021

• Fixes an issue where iCloud saves would not sync for some players

• Fixes a number of minor issues


READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices shown immediately below to confirm that your device is supported.

The XCOM 2 Collection requires iOS 14 or later. You will need 8.5GB of free space to install the game and all of its content, and we recommend having at least 17GB of free space to avoid installation issues.

Supported iPhones:

• iPhone 7 Plus

• iPhone 8 Plus

• iPhone X

• iPhone XS / XS Max

• iPhone XR

• iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max

• iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020)

• iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max

Supported iPads:

• iPad mini (5th generation, 2019)

• iPad Air (3rd generation, 2019)

• iPad Air (4th generation, 2020)

• iPad (7th generation, 2019)

• iPad (8th generation, 2020)

• iPad Pro (2nd generation, 2017: 10.5", 12.9")

• iPad Pro (3rd generation, 2018: 11", 12.9")

• iPad Pro (4th generation, 2020: 11", 12.9")

• If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com

Aliens rule Earth with a new order promising a brilliant future for those who conform, while silencing all those who do not. At the edges of the world, the scattered forces of XCOM gather to defend humanity, ignite a global resistance, and reclaim the planet.

Bring down the alien regime from your iPad or iPhone with the XCOM 2 Collection; the complete experience of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and four DLC packs in a single package with no in-app purchases.

COMPLETE COMMAND

Delivers all the turn-based tactical challenges of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.

ENGINEERED FOR iOS

Lead the Resistance using a touch-screen Command Interface designed for mobile.

CUSTOMISE YOUR SQUADS

Customise each soldier’s look, loadout and abilities.

EVERY GAME A UNIQUE CHALLENGE

Direct your forces through a near-infinite combination of goals, missions, and maps.

INCLUDES FOUR DLC PACKS

Access new missions, soldier types, and enemies with XCOM 2's DLC packs.

© 2020 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Originally developed by Firaxis Games. Take-Two Interactive Software, 2K, Firaxis Games, XCOM, XCOM 2, and their respective logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.


Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch (7th generation).

READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices shown immediately below to confirm that your device is supported.

The XCOM 2 Collection requires iOS 14 or later. You will need 8.5GB of free space to install the game and all of its content, and we recommend having at least 17GB of free space to avoid installation issues.

Supported iPhones:

• iPhone 7 Plus

• iPhone 8 Plus

• iPhone X

• iPhone XS / XS Max

• iPhone XR

• iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max

• iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020)

• iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max

Supported iPads:

• iPad mini (5th generation, 2019)

• iPad Air (3rd generation, 2019)

• iPad Air (4th generation, 2020)

• iPad (7th generation, 2019)

• iPad (8th generation, 2020)

• iPad Pro (2nd generation, 2017: 10.5", 12.9")

• iPad Pro (3rd generation, 2018: 11", 12.9")

• iPad Pro (4th generation, 2020: 11", 12.9")

• If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com

Aliens rule Earth with a new order promising a brilliant future for those who conform, while silencing all those who do not. At the edges of the world, the scattered forces of XCOM gather to defend humanity, ignite a global resistance, and reclaim the planet.

Bring down the alien regime from your iPad or iPhone with the XCOM 2 Collection; the complete experience of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and four DLC packs in a single package with no in-app purchases.

COMPLETE COMMAND

Delivers all the turn-based tactical challenges of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.

ENGINEERED FOR iOS

Lead the Resistance using a touch-screen Command Interface designed for mobile.

CUSTOMISE YOUR SQUADS

Customise each soldier’s look, loadout and abilities.

EVERY GAME A UNIQUE CHALLENGE

Direct your forces through a near-infinite combination of goals, missions, and maps.

INCLUDES FOUR DLC PACKS

Access new missions, soldier types, and enemies with XCOM 2's DLC packs.

© 2020 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Originally developed by Firaxis Games. Take-Two Interactive Software, 2K, Firaxis Games, XCOM, XCOM 2, and their respective logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.


Ratings & Reviews

4.1 out of 5 with 710 Counts
Age Rating 18+

Screenshots

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Aliens rule Earth, but they hide a sinister agenda. As the leader of a guerrilla force, you must ignite a global resistance to eliminate the alien threat and save the human race from extinction. The XCOM 2 Collection includes the award-winning XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, along with four DLC packs (Resistance Warrior Pack, Anarchy’s Children, Alien Hunters, Shen’s Last Gift) in one complete package with no in-app purchases.

Features

1

Complete XCOM 2 experience optimized for mobile

2

Includes 'War of the Chosen' expansion

3

Deep squad-based tactical combat

4

Extensive character customization and permadeath

5

Refined touch-screen interface

Tips

Promotion Videos

Official XCOM 2 Launch Trailer - YouTube

Related Videos

Recommended Links

Official Feral Interactive Page

Technical specs and support for the iOS version.

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Q&A

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