XCOM gets a board game for Firaxis’ 30th anniversary

Firaxis, the developer and publisher behind the popular XCOM franchise, has announced that a new board game is in the works to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The game will focus on miniatures and is inspired by XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the franchise reboot released in 2013.

Development and collaboration

The board game is being developed by Modiphius Entertainment, a studio also known for its work on board games such as Mass Effect and Fallout: The Roleplaying Game. This marks a significant step in expanding the XCOM universe into the tabletop genre.

Details about the board game

While specific details about the gameplay and mechanics have not yet been revealed, Firaxis says players can expect miniatures representing the various units and aliens from the XCOM universe. The board game will focus on the strategic elements that have become a hallmark of the XCOM franchise.

Announcement and future plans

Additional information about the price and exact release date is not yet available. Players can sign up on the official website to stay up to date on future updates and announcements. This isn’t the first time XCOM has been adapted into a board game; in 2015, Fantasy Flight released a cooperative version of XCOM, which focused on the game’s “meta” layer.

The board game launch ties into other celebrations Firaxis is planning to mark its long history in the games industry. With the 35th anniversary of the Civilization franchise on the horizon, more announcements may follow in the future.