14 DAY TRIAL // 2K Games has just announced that XCOM 2 will arrive this November and that there will also be a Linux port of the game handled by Feral Interactive.
XCOM 2 just received a new trailer to announce the game and the launch date, but there is no gameplay in sight. In any case, when the game is released in November, all the platforms will be covered, and that includes Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.
"XCOM 2 transports players 20 years into the future, where humanity lost the war against the alien threat that has established a new world order. The secret paramilitary organization known as XCOM is largely forgotten, and must strike back to reclaim control of Earth and free mankind from the aliens’ rule. XCOM 2 is currently scheduled for release in November 2015. The game will also be coming to Mac and Linux via Feral Interactive," reads the official announcement.
It's not really a surprise that Feral Interactive is doing the port for the second title, but it is interesting to see that Linux is a launch platform. Most likely, Feral is closely following the development cycle, and they will be ready with their game along with the Windows release.
2K Games is showing its commitment to the Linux platform one more time, and this architecture is slowly getting into focus.
