Xcom.2.war.of.the.chosen.update.v20181009.incl.... |verified| Jun 2026

Here is why modders consider this the "baseline" version:

: If you are using mods, note that this update changed the directory for some configuration files. Many players from community forums like Reddit's r/Xcom recommend using the XCOM 2 Alternative Mod Launcher (AML) to manage mods for this specific version and beyond. XCOM.2.War.of.the.Chosen.Update.v20181009.incl....

, unlocking powerful "buddy" abilities like sharing an extra action. Installation & Troubleshooting Here is why modders consider this the "baseline"

This was for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen before Firaxis moved on. It’s a stability + bug fix patch. Installation & Troubleshooting This was for XCOM 2:

You have three legal ways to obtain and install this update:

Why? Because represents the final major stability patch before Firaxis shifted focus to other projects. It is the "gold standard" for modern modded War of the Chosen playthroughs. Let’s break down exactly what this update includes, why the version number matters, and how to handle it correctly.