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System & Operating System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

Recommended System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

Supported video card note

Supported video cards include all video cards with performance and DirectX support equivalent or better to the cards referenced above.  For more information, please visit the video card comparison links below.

NVIDIA Card Comparison

ATI Card Comparison

Notably, some cards with numerically higher model values than the card listed above have performance below that of supported cards.  These cards include:

ATI Radeon 3430, 3450, 3470, 4350, 4550, and 5450

NVIDIA GeForce 9300 (all variations),  9400, 100 G, 205, 210, and 310

InstallationInstallation

Depending on how you purchased XCOM: Enemy Unknown, you have two methods of installation available to you.

Box Install

If you purchased a physical copy of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, insert the DVD-ROM into your drive. You will first select your language, and will then have the option to install the game. 

You will be prompted during the installation to install Steam if you do not yet have it installed, and then it will ask you to login to your SteamSteam account.  Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.

SteamSteam Install

If you purchased the game through SteamSteam’s online storefront, the game will automatically appear in your Games list.  Click on the XCOM: Enemy Unknown title to bring up the game page.

Click on the Install button at the top of the page to begin installation.

You can also choose to add a box copy of XCOM: Enemy Unknown you purchased through a store to your SteamSteam account.  From the Games tab, click on “Activate a Product on Steam…” and agree to the Terms of Service.  Enter your product key into the provided line and click on Next.  You can now download and play your copy of XCOM: Enemy Unknown as if you had purchased it directly from within Steam.

Internet Connection

The first time you play XCOM: Enemy Unknown, an active Internet connection will be required.  Any time thereafter, you will not need to have an active connection to the Internet, unless of course you wish to play any MultiplayerMultiplayer games.  

If you purchased the game through SteamSteam, you’ll also need an Internet connection to download all the necessary game files.

While not required to play, if you wish to purchase any official DLC, you will also need an Internet connection.

SteamSteam

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is powered through SteamSteam, an online game platform and distributor. Steam allows for automated updates, easy access to DLC, and a quick way to join up with your friends for MultiplayerMultiplayer games.

SteamSteam is required to play XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and an internet connection will be required only when you first run the game. See the InstallationInstallation section for more details, or visit http://store.steampowered.com/ for more information about the service.

InstallationInstallation

Please see the section under InstallationInstallation for information on installing XCOM: Enemy Unknown through SteamSteam.

Game Page

You can access information about XCOM: Enemy Unknown from within SteamSteam by navigating to the Games tab and clicking on the XCOM: Enemy Unknown entry from within your Games list. The XCOM: Enemy Unknown game page will list information about the game and provide links to the forums and Steam Support (in case you run into any issues). Your friends who also own the game will be displayed, and any Achievements you’ve unlocked will be listed. 

Click on the Play button at the top of the page to start up the game.

Patches, Updates, DLC

SteamSteam will check for updates and automatically patch your game if one is found – no more hunting around on the Internet for the latest update information! You can also purchase official DLC (Downloadable Content) from within Steam.

Overlay

You can bring up the SteamSteam Overlay when in-game by pressing Shift+Tab.

Tutorial

The Tutorial is a game session that helps you learn how to play. The tutorial spans multiple Tactical Missions and will begin the same way each time a new game starts.  When playing with the Tutorial set to “On”, the player will only be able to select from North America and Europe as their starting base.

Accessing the Tutorial

After you've installed the software, start a game. On the "Main Menu," click on "Single Player" then select a difficulty and begin a game.Tutorial  The Tutorial is “ON” by default.

To deactivate the Tutorial, on the “Main Menu”, click on “Single Player” to start a new game.  On the difficulty selection screen, select “Advanced Options”.  In the “Advanced Options” screen there is an option to deselect the Tutorial.  When a new game starts without the Tutorial on, the player will be able to choose from all available starting country locations.  In this instance, the four initial missions will be randomly generated.

General System Issues

Optimizing Gameplay on Slower Computers

If the game is running slowly on your machine, try turning the detail levels for all graphical options down to LOW, and then adjusting them one by one until you achieve an acceptable balance between visual quality and game performance. You can modify the graphical options via the Options selection in the main menu.

Video Issues

General Video Troubleshooting.

Outdated or incorrect video drivers are the cause of the majority of video issues. Before contacting support, ensure you have the latest production (release) drivers for your video card.

·         ATI Technologies

·         Intel

·         NVIDIA

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

You can find the latest technical support information and up to date FAQs at the following website:

General Support and FAQs:      www.xcom.com/enemyunknown/support

For details on how to contact your local technical support representatives directly please refer to the technical support section of the XCOM: Enemy Unknown Manual, or visit the link above.

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