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XCOM 2 for Mac and Linux – system requirements revealed

Feral has today revealed the minimum and recommended system requirements for the upcoming XCOM 2 for both Mac and Linux.

To play XCOM 2 you'll need to be running the latest version of Mac OS X, or Ubuntu 14.04.2 (64-bit) or SteamOS for Linux-based machines. Both versions require at least 1GB of video memory with an Intel 64-bit CPU running at 2.4GHz (Mac) or an Intel i3 series processor (Linux).

Here are the key minimum system requirements:

Mac

OS
Mac OS X 10.11.2
Processor
2.4 GHz Intel
RAM
4GB
Graphics card
1GB NVIDIA 650ti or AMD 5770 or Intel Iris Pro or better

Linux

OS
Ubuntu 14.04.2 64-bit or SteamOS
Processor
Intel i3-3225 3.3 GHz
RAM
4GB
Graphics card
1GB NVIDIA 650

And the key recommended system requirements:

Mac

OS
Mac OS X 10.11.2
Processor
2.7 GHz i5
RAM
8GB
Graphics card
2GB NVIDIA 700 series or AMD R9 series

Linux

OS
Ubuntu 14.04.2 64-bit or SteamOS
Processor
Intel i7 series
RAM
8GB
Graphics card
2GB NVIDIA 960

Please note, AMD and Intel GPUs are not supported for Linux at time of release.

XCOM 2 is out February 5th on Steam, and will be released on the Mac App Store soon.

Kislev Endures — Total War: WARHAMMER III Update 6.1 Out Now on macOS and Linux

We hope you packed your warm gauntlets. Total War: WARHAMMER III’s latest update returns to the frozen lands of Kislev to offer a fresh take on the Ice Queen’s dominion.

From sweeping updates to the faction’s technology tree to a complete overhaul of the Supporter race between the Ice Court and the Grand Orthodoxy — this is a Tzardom transformed. Also included is an update to the Devotion system which replaces the local Control mechanic, and a radical new take on the Ataman system for Kislev.

And the Changer of Ways is on the receiving end of some changes of his own, with Tzeentch’s Fragments of Sorcery system receiving a visual and mechanical overhaul.

Also included are two brand new units: The Nan-Gau Grenadiers for Cathay and Gnoblar Flingers for the Ogre Kingdoms, rounding out a bold update to many of the base game’s original factions.

Head to the Total War Dev Blog to get the inside scoop on Kislev and Tzeench 2.0, or to the Full Changelist to see everything that’s included in Update 6.1. Then, update via Steam to see the latest version in action!

Embrace the Chaos in Thrones of Decay — Out Now for Total War: WARHAMMER III on macO & Linux

The latest DLC for the gargantuan strategy title introduces three new Legendary Lords across Nurgle, the Empire and the Dwarfs. They each bring unique campaign mechanics to their respective races, with a brand-new objective in Realm of Chaos. All that, plus new Units and Legendary Heroes to help their races achieve total victory and secure the Nemesis Crown.

Completionists can purchase the entire pack from Steam or the Feral Store for $22.92 / £19.10 / €22.92. Individual lords can be purchased separately on Steam, for $8.99 / £7.49 / €8.99 each.

Also released today is Update 5.0, free to all owners of the game — introducing quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. For those with a linked CA account, Update 5.0 also adds an extra free Legendary Lord for the Nurgle race, Epidemius.

More information about the Thrones of Decay DLC and the latest update for Total War: WARHAMMER III is available on the Total War Blog.

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