A turn-based strategy game, XCOM 2, is currently available for $3 on the Microsoft Store, down from its usual $60 price. This 95% discount applies to Xbox One, with backward compatibility for Xbox Series X and S users, and lasts until February 25. The deal is for digital copies only.
The Microsoft Store is offering XCOM 2, developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games, at a steep discount. Normally priced at $60, the game is now $3, representing a 95% reduction. This promotion, which began around February 15, 2026, will end on February 25, giving players 11 days to claim it.
XCOM 2 serves as the sequel to the 2012 title XCOM: Enemy Unknown, rebooting the classic tactics series. Released in 2016, it earned an 88 Metacritic score and a nomination for Best Strategy Game at The Game Awards that year, though it lost to Civilization VI, another Firaxis release. Critics and players regard it as one of the top tactics games of the 2010s and a standout on Xbox One.
The game involves commanding soldiers against alien threats in a turn-based format. Main story completion takes 30 to 50 hours, depending on side content engagement, while full completion can extend to 80 or 90 hours. Unlike its predecessor, currently listed at $40 without discount, XCOM 2 features a narrative where the events of the first game result in failure, minimizing the need for prior playthroughs.
This digital-only deal is accessible to Xbox One owners and backward-compatible on newer consoles, making it appealing for strategy enthusiasts seeking substantial content at a low cost.
