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Originally developed byFiraxis Games
Developed for Mac by Feral Interactive Limited
Published for Mac by Feral Interactive Limited
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
This document is intended to help you answer any questions that you may have about XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
- The XCOM 2: War of the Chosen - Tactical Legacy Pack includes a collection of new game modes, maps, weapons, armors, Photobooth options, and more that honors the legacy of the XCOM series. This content requires ownership of both the base game XCOM 2, and the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen expansion to play. NEW GAMEPLAY MODES.
- The Chosen are the most cunning enemies XCOM has ever faced, each with unique strengths and weaknesses that will be introduced with each new campaign. The Chosen are on the hunt for the Commander and will kidnap, interrogate, and kill XCOM's soldiers to complete their objective.
Xcom 2 The Chosen
Originally developed byFiraxis Games
Developed for Mac by Feral Interactive Limited
Published for Mac by Feral Interactive Limited
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
This document is intended to help you answer any questions that you may have about XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
- The XCOM 2: War of the Chosen - Tactical Legacy Pack includes a collection of new game modes, maps, weapons, armors, Photobooth options, and more that honors the legacy of the XCOM series. This content requires ownership of both the base game XCOM 2, and the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen expansion to play. NEW GAMEPLAY MODES.
- The Chosen are the most cunning enemies XCOM has ever faced, each with unique strengths and weaknesses that will be introduced with each new campaign. The Chosen are on the hunt for the Commander and will kidnap, interrogate, and kill XCOM's soldiers to complete their objective.
Xcom 2 The Chosen
Does XCOM 2: War of the Chosen support achievements?
Yes, achievements are supported by XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.
If you are signed in to Steam, your achievements will be visible to you in-game and also to other players through the Steam application.
How do I use mods in the Steam version of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen for Mac?
There are two ways to install mods: you can either subscribe to mods via the Steam Workshop (this installs the mods automatically), or you can download mods from other sources and install them manually.
Once you have installed a mod, you can enable it by using the Mod Manager. To access the Mod Manager, select the Mod Manager tab on the pre-game Options window (this is the window that appears when you launch the game).
You'll find full instructions on using mods below.
Mod stability and compatibility
The vast majority of mods are made by amateur developers: many mods have not been thoroughly tested, and some may cause crashes or other stability issues.
Many mods are incompatible with each other. Enabling incompatible mods may cause the game to crash. If you plan to enable multiple mods at once, we recommend checking the mods' documentation for information about their compatibility with other mods.
Saved games and mods
It is possible to add mods to a saved game: you can enable mods and load a saved game made before those mods were enabled. However, we recommend enabling any mods you want to use before starting a new game, rather than adding them to an existing game.
It is not possible to remove mods from a saved game: if you save a game while using one or more mods, you must always have those mods enabled while playing that saved game. If you disable any of those mods, you will be unable to load the saved game.
Installing mods via the Steam Workshop
The easiest way to install mods is to subscribe to them via the Steam Workshop. Subscribing to a mod installs it automatically.
To subscribe to a mod:
Open the Steam application.
Select Library.
In the list of games on the left-hand side of the window, highlight XCOM 2.
In the list of links on the right-hand side of the window, select Community Hub.
Select the Workshop tab.
Use the Browse tab in the workshop to search for mods. To subscribe to a mod, click on the Subscribe button ('+' icon) on the mod.
The next time you launch the game, any mods to which you have subscribed will appear in the Mod Manager on the pre-game Options window.To unsubscribe from a mod:
You can also unsubscribe from mods via the Steam Workshop. To do so:
From the Workshop tab, place your mouse pointer over the Browse tab, then select Subscribed Items from the drop-down menu.
A list of the mods to which you are subscribed will appear. Click on the Unsubscribe button next to a mod to unsubscribe from it.
Once you have unsubscribed from a mod, it will no longer appear in the Mod Manager.Installing mods that you have downloaded
It's also possible to download mods from sources other than the Steam Workshop. In this case, you'll need to install the mod manually.
To install a mod manually:
Open the Steam application.
Select Library.
In the list of games on the left-hand side of the window, right-click on XCOM 2, then select Properties.
Select the Local Files tab.
Select Browse Local Files….
The 'XCOM 2' folder will open. Navigate to XCOM2Data/xcomgame/mods. If the 'mods' folder does not already exist, you should create it yourself.
Copy the folder of the mod you want to install into the 'mods' folder.
From the 'XCOM 2' folder, navigate to XCOM2Data/xcomgame/config.
Open the defaultmodoptions.ini file in a text editor.
Add a line to the bottom of the file that says:
ActiveMods='[MOD NAME]'
…where[MOD NAME]is the name of the mod file you are adding, excluding the file extension. For example, if the mod is called LW_SMGPack.XComMod, you would add the lineActiveMods='LW_SMGPack'Save the defaultmodoptions.ini file, then close it.
The next time you launch the game, the mod will appear in the Mod Manager on the pre-game Options window.To uninstall a mod that you've installed manually, you must delete its folder from the 'mods' folder. You should also remove the line from the defaultmodoptions.ini file. Once you have deleted a mod, it will no longer appear in the Mod Manager.
Enabling and disabling mods
Once you have installed a mod, either by subscribing to it in the Steam Workshop or by installing it manually, you must enable it using the Mod Manager before it will appear in the game.
To enable a mod:
From the pre-game Options window, select the Mod Manager tab.
The name of the mod will appear on an icon in the Mod Manager. Click on the red Off button next to the name of the mod to switch it to On.
The next time you launch the game, the mod will be enabled.
To disable a mod:To disable a mod, open the Mod Manager and click on the green On button next to the name of the mod to switch it to Off.
Can I use XCOM 2: War of the Chosen's modding tools to create my own mods?
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen's modding tools are not compatible with the Mac or Linux versions of the game.
On Windows, XCOM 2: War of the Chosen's provided modding tools are an extension of Visual Studio, Microsoft's proprietary integrated development environment (IDE). At present, Visual Studio is only available on Windows, meaning XCOM 2: War of the Chosen's modding tools are not available on other platforms.
If you own the Steam version of the game, you can still download and use mods using the Mod Manager. See How do I use mods in the Steam version of XCOM 2 for Mac? for more details.
Can Windows, Mac and Linux users play multiplayer matches together?
Yes.
Multiplayer matches in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen on Steam are cross-platform, meaning that you can play with anyone, regardless of the operating system they are using.
How do I play a multiplayer custom match in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen on Steam?
Playing a multiplayer custom match on Steam differs depending on whether you want to host the game, or simply join it.
To host:
From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.
Select Create Custom Match.
The Create Game screen will appear, from which you can adjust the game's settings. Set the Lobby Type to either Private (only players that you invite can join the game) or Public (anyone can join the game).
Select Continue.
The Squad Loadouts screen will appear. Either select a loadout you've made previously, or create a new loadout, then select Confirm.
The Custom Match screen will appear. To invite a friend to the game, select Invite Friend. Otherwise, proceed to step 8.
The Choose Friends to Invite dialog will appear. Click the Invite button next to the name of the friend you wish to invite, then select Return to Game.
When you're ready to start the game, select Ready.
Once another player has joined the game and is ready to start, the Start button will appear. Click on the Start button to begin the match.
To join:From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.
Select Search for Custom Match.
The Search screen will appear, from which you can choose the type of match you want to search for. Set the Lobby Type to Public, then select Continue.
A list of the available games that match your criteria will appear. Double-click on the game in the list that you want to join.
The Squad Loadouts screen will appear. Either select a loadout you've made previously, or create a new loadout, then select Confirm.
The Custom Match screen will appear. When you're ready to start the game, select Ready.
The host will start the match when ready.
How do I play a multiplayer custom match in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen over a LAN?
Playing a multiplayer custom match over a LAN differs depending on whether you want to host the game, or simply join it.
To host:
From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.
Select Create Custom Match.
The Create Game screen will appear, from which you can adjust the game's settings. Set the Lobby Type to LAN.
Select Continue.
The Squad Loadouts screen will appear. Either select a loadout you've made previously, or create a new loadout, then select Confirm.
The Custom Match screen will appear. When you're ready to start the game, select Ready.
Once another player has joined the game and is ready to start, the Start button will appear. Click on the Start button to begin the match.
To join:From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.
Select Search for Custom Match.
The Search screen will appear, from which you can choose the type of match you want to search for. Set the Lobby Type to LAN, then select Continue.
A list of the available games that match your criteria will appear. Double-click on the game in the list that you want to join.
The Squad Loadouts screen will appear. Either select a loadout you've made previously, or create a new loadout, then select Confirm.
The Custom Match screen will appear. When you're ready to start the game, select Ready.
Once another player has joined the game and is ready to start, the Start button will appear. Click on the Start button to begin the match.
Can I play XCOM 2: War of the Chosen using my Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad?
Yes.
However, you must first enable the secondary click function on your mouse or trackpad. This will enable you to perform a right-click by clicking the right-hand side of your mouse or trackpad.
To do this, follow these instructions:
Open System Preferences ( Menu → System Preferences).
Select Mouse or Trackpad (depending on which you are using).
Select the Point & Click tab.
Check the Secondary Click checkbox.
Magic Mouse and Trackpad gestures interfere with the game. How do I disable them?
Finger 'gestures', which are used by Magic Mice and Trackpads to switch between windows and applications, can disrupt your game if used inadvertently.
To disable them, follow these instructions:
Open System Preferences ( Menu → System Preferences).
Click on Mouse or Trackpad (depending on which you are using).
Select the More Gestures tab.
Uncheck all the checkboxes.
How do I stop the dock, notifications and the desktop cursor from appearing while I'm playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen?
The dock or notifications may occasionally appear while you are playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, or the desktop cursor may replace the game cursor. This can disrupt a game.
You can prevent them from occurring by checking the Hide the Dock (disables notifications) checkbox in the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen pre-game Options window. To do so, follow these steps:
From the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen pre-game Options window, select the Display tab.
Check the Hide the Dock (disables notifications) checkbox.
Can I run XCOM 2: War of the Chosen in windowed mode?
Yes.
To run XCOM 2: War of the Chosen in windowed mode, follow these instructions:
From the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen pre-game Options window, select the Display tab.
Check the Run in a window checkbox.
Click the Play button. The game will start in windowed mode.
NOTE: Enabling windowed mode may decrease the game's performance.
Is XCOM 2: War of the Chosen optimized for Retina displays?
Yes.
If you have a Retina display, you will be able to take advantage of the extra pixels by running XCOM 2: War of the Chosen in native resolution. This means that the game will display one pixel for every pixel on your display.
To do this, follow these instructions:
From the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen pre-game Options window, select the Display tab.
Select the largest resolution from the Resolution drop-down menu to play the game in native Retina resolution.
Click the Play button. The game will start in native Retina resolution.
NOTE: In many cases, increasing your game's resolution will impact upon its performance. For tips on improving performance, read the Performance Tips point in the ReadMe.
Why does music in iTunes pause when I start playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen?
By default, music playing in iTunes will be paused when you start playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.
To turn this feature off, follow the steps below:
Double-click on the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen application icon. The pre-game Options window will appear.
Select the Extras tab.
Uncheck the Pause iTunes while playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen checkbox.
Select the Play button to start playing.
To turn this feature back on at a later date, simply check the Pause iTunes while playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen checkbox and then select the Play button.
Where are my saved games stored?
Your saved games are stored in your game's preferences folder.
To open this folder, click the Open Preferences Folder button in the Support tab of the pre-game Options window.
You can also navigate to the preferences folder manually. It is stored in the Feral Interactive folder in your computer's ~/Library/Application Support folder (where the '~' symbol refers to your home directory).
By default, the Library folder is hidden from your Finder. To open it, follow these instructions:
Open the Finder.
Open the Go menu from the main toolbar.
Hold down the Alt (⌥) key. The Library option will appear.
Click on the Library option. The Library folder will open in your Finder.
How do I take screenshots in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen?
To take screenshots while playing XCOM 2: War of the Chosen you should use the following key command:
Command (⌘) + Shift (⇧) + P
When you press all three keys at once, a single image of the on-screen contents will be saved in the Feral Interactive folder in your computer's ~/Pictures folder (the '~' symbol refers to your home directory).
The JPEG image contains metadata in a string in the following format.
GameName/Version Number (OS Version; CPU Speed; Installed RAM; Video RAM; Current Graphics Card)For example in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen the string might look a little like this:
XCOM 2 WotC/1.0 (macOS 10.13.4; 3.0; 8.0; 4.0; AMD Radeon R9 M395X)This information can be easily removed by exporting the screenshot into a different format using Preview or another image editing tool.
NOTE: None of the metadata stored can be used to identify the user.
Can I play this game on a case-sensitive file system?
No. XCOM 2: War of the Chosen has been tested with the basic formatting option for Mac OS X, which is HFS+. This system is not case-sensitive and identifies files by name without checking capitalization.
The capitalization of filenames is not consistent throughout the game. While this will not always prevent the game from running on case-sensitive file systems, it may lead to crashes and other unpredictable behaviour.
If you have to run a case-sensitive setup and you experience problems with XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, please install the game on a standard formatted partition or read/write disk image. In most cases this will allow you to play the game on your machine.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen runs slowly on my computer. Is there anything I can do to increase the speed?
There are several factors which have an impact on the speed at which XCOM 2: War of the Chosen runs. Please see the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Performance Tips section in the ReadMe for ways to increase the speed at which the game runs on your computer.
How do I get technical support for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen?
Please read the technical support information in the ReadMe; this tells you what to check and if necessary, how to contact Feral Technical Support with your issue.
Originally developed byFiraxis Games
Developed for Mac by Feral Interactive Limited
Published for Mac by Feral Interactive Limited
Contents
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Installation
As part of the Steam download process, the game has already been installed on your computer. To start playing the game, read the Getting Started section.
Getting Started
Double-click on the Steam application icon. By default this is located in the Applications folder on your computer's hard drive.
If you are not already signed in, the Steam Login dialog will appear. Enter your account name and password, then select Login.
The Steam application will launch. Select Library.
Highlight XCOM 2 in the list of games on the left-hand side of the window, then select Play.
The XCOM 2: War of the Chosen pre-game Options window will appear. Click on the Play button. The game will launch.
After the loading screens, the Main Menu will appear. Select New Game.
The Select Difficulty screen will appear. Select a difficulty level. If this is your first time playing, we recommend that you leave the Tutorial checkbox enabled, so that the game will provide instructions as you play.
Select Start Game.
After the opening video, you'll find your squad planning to use the distraction of the twentieth anniversary of Unification Day to recover a very important package…
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Performance Tips
The most important factors in determining how smoothly XCOM 2: War of the Chosen plays are your CPU speed, the amount of built-in RAM, the type of graphics card in your computer and the in-game settings you select.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen is playable with the minimum specifications listed below, but it will play more smoothly on faster computers with more RAM. However, if you are dissatisfied with the performance of the game on your computer, there are a couple of things you can do that are likely to improve performance:
- Close all other applications: You are strongly encouraged to quit all other applications before launching XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – other applications drain resources and slow the overall system performance.
- Clear disk space: Ensure that your main hard disk has plenty of spare disk space.
- If you have a second monitor, disconnect it (having an additional monitor connected to your Mac may create a drop in performance).
- If you are using a laptop, plug in your charger (running on battery power may create a drop in performance).
In addition to these general Mac actions, there are numerous specific in-game settings you can select to speed up the game. These are listed below in order of performance improvement (largest improvement first). Move down the list adjusting settings until you find an acceptable balance between performance and graphics.- Resolution
- 2560 x 1440 – Slowest
- 1920 x 1080 – Faster
- 1024 x 768 – Fastest
- Enable v-sync
- On – Slower
- Off – Faster
- Anti-Aliasing
- FXAA – Slower
- Disabled – Faster
- Ambient Occlusion
- SSAO – Slowest
- Tile AO – Faster
- Disabled – Fastest
- Draw Distance
- High – Slowest
- Medium – Faster
- Low – Fastest
- Decals
- All Decals – Slowest
- All Static – Faster
- Some Static – Fastest
- Shadows
- All Shadows – Slowest
- Static Only – Faster
- Directional Only – Fastest
- Shadow Quality
- Maximum – Slowest
- Medium – Faster
- Low – Fastest
- Texture Detail
- Maximum – Slowest
- Medium – Faster
- Low – Fastest
- Texture Filtering
- Aniso 16x – Slowest
- Aniso 4x – Faster
- Bilinear – Fastest
- Depth of Field
- Bokeh – Slowest
- Simple – Faster
- Disabled – Fastest
- High Res Translucency
- On – Slower
- Off – Faster
- Bloom
- On – Slower
- Off – Faster
- Dirty Lens
- On – Slower
- Off – Faster
- Subsurface Scattering
- On – Slower
- Off – Faster
- Screen Space Reflections
- On – Slower
- Off – Faster
NOTE: All of these settings are found in either XCOM 2: War of the Chosen's pre-game Options window under the Display tab or within the game under Options → Video and Options → Graphics, accessible from the Main Menu.Macintosh Specific Extras - Pre-game Options Window
Feral games come with a pre-game Options window. This window offers Mac-specific extra features, described below.
Extras Tab - iTunes Pausing
Selecting this feature will automatically pause any currently playing song in iTunes while XCOM 2: War of the Chosen is running. Playback will be resumed when the game is quit or paused.Extras Tab - iChat or Messages Away Status
Selecting this feature will automatically set your iChat (called 'Messages' in OS X 10.8 or later) status to 'away' while XCOM 2: War of the Chosen is running. You can select different 'away' messages from the pop-up menu. The 'away' options are taken from the user's iChat (or Messages) status listings.Support Tab - Support - A Helping Hand
If you encounter a problem with XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, you can use the Support tab to consult Feral's online FAQs. If your problem is not covered by the FAQs, you can contact Feral using the automated game report system. This automatically creates a file with information about your computer that is useful to the Feral Technical Support team in helping to solve the problem.Uninstalling
To uninstall XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, follow these steps:
Double-click on the Steam application icon. By default this is located in the Applications folder on your computer's hard drive.
If you are not already signed in, the Steam Login dialog will appear. Enter your account name and password, then select Login.
The Steam application will launch. Select the Library tab.
In the library, right-click on XCOM 2: War of the Chosen in the list of games on the left-hand side of the window, then select Uninstall...
A dialog will appear confirming that you wish to delete all the game content. Select Delete.
System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
OS: 10.12.5 or later
Processor: 2.5GHz Intel Core i3 or better
Memory: 8GB or better
Graphics: 1GB AMD 5750 / 1GB Nvidia 650M / 1.5GB Intel Iris Pro 5200 or better
Storage: 78GB (including XCOM 2)The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar.
- All 13' MacBook Pros since late 2016
- All 15' MacBook Pros since early 2011 with a 1GB graphics card or better
- All 17' MacBook Pros since early 2011
- All 21'5' iMacs since late 2013
- All 27' iMacs since mid 2012 with a 1GB graphics card or better
- All Mac Pros since late 2009
Technical Support
Every effort has been made to make XCOM 2: War of the Chosen as compatible with current hardware as possible. However, if you are experiencing problems when running XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, please read on.
The latest version of the FAQs can be found by selecting the FAQs button in the Support tab of the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen pre-game Options window (this is the window that opens when you launch the game), or by going straight to the Feral website: http://support.feralinteractive.com
Contacting Feral
If the FAQs and/or updates do not solve your problem, then please feel free to contact us. The following information must be obtained before contacting Feral Technical Support:
- The error message displayed when the problem occurred (if any).
- An XCOM 2 WotC Report.txt file. This contains:
- An Apple System Report of your Mac
- Any crash logs that exist for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
- A list of the game's contents
All the information required can be obtained by opening XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and clicking on the Support tab in the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen pre-game Options window. In the Support tab, click on the Generate Report button. Once the report is generated it will appear as a file in your ~/Downloads folder (the '~' symbol refers to your home directory). Now click on the Create Email button. Remember to attach the XCOM 2 WotC Report.txt file to your email.In your email, please include a brief description of the problem you have experienced with XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.
email: support@feralinteractive.com
Warranty
Please check the warranty information provided by Steam.
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