You better get caught up on how to use overwatch, because XCOM The Miniatures Game is on its way.
Teased by publisher Modiphius Entertainment, it seems as though this is a tabletop wargame in the vein of Warhammer 40K. Judging by the logo, it'll also be based on the rebooted series that started with XCOM: Enemy Unknown in 2012. However, very little else has been shown off about XCOM The Miniatures Game besides a quick "HELLO, COMMANDER" message posted on social media alongside the reveal. Fans are encouraged to sign up for more details, so we can presumably expect more in the not-so-distant future.
Still, we're not completely in the dark here. Modiphius is well-known for producing video game tie-ins, with everything from Mass Effect to Doom: Arena under its belt. It runs multiple miniatures games like Fallout Factions and Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms as well, so clearly knows its way around the genre.
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Judging by the use of tags specifically calling this out as a "wargame," XCOM The Miniatures Game should be a more in-depth, tactical experience than Fantasy Flight's board game adaptation from 2015 (which is often held up by fans as one of the best board games so far as video game tie-ins go). Indeed, I'm expecting terrain and cover rules to play a significant role here due to their prevalence across the video game series. The iconic overwatch mechanic (where you ready an operative to fire on foes if any come too close) is sure to be a significant feature, for example.
What do you want to see from an XCOM miniatures game? Let us know in the comments below.
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