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XCOM 2 updated to support gamepads and AMD GPUs

The Steam version of XCOM 2 for Mac and Linux has been updated with improvements.

XCOM 2 now has gamepad support and access to full camera control, which lets players freely explore XCOM’s awesome mobile headquarters, the Avenger. For instructions on the camera control function, report to the website.

XCOM 2 on Linux now officially supports AMD GPUs using the latest set of Mesa drivers. For full system requirements, make your way to the minisite.

Consult the changelog on Steam for the full update. If you haven't yet faced up to the alien threat, buy XCOM 2 for Mac and Linux on the Feral Store now.

The Empire Strikes Mac — Total War: ROME II Reconquers macOS on May 29th

Children of the Republic rejoice! Total War: ROME II returns to macOS on Steam on May 29th, with a Mac App Store release to follow shortly after!

This new, Apple Silicon-native release is free to all owners of the old version of Total War: ROME II on Mac. Simply download on release day!

The base game on Mac will match the latest version of the current Windows release, encompassing the Emperor Edition and its many updates. All DLC, including those never before released on macOS, will also be available to purchase separately.

To hear proclamations about the available DLC and new content coming to macOS for the first time, head to the Forum (that’s the Blog, for plebeians).

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!