XCOM 3: Fans, Creators Await Sequel to Acclaimed Strategy Game
Released nearly a decade ago, XCOM 2 remains a critical and commercial success, leaving fans eagerly anticipating its long-awaited sequel. However, despite the widespread demand, XCOM 3 continues to elude release.
Original XCOM creator Julian Gollop shares the community's frustration, expressing his perplexity over the absence of the highly anticipated game. While acknowledging the niche audience for strategy games, Gollop believes XCOM 3 has a dedicated following.
Gollop highlights the success of independent strategy games in recent years, with titles like Factorio, Tactical Breach Wizards, and The Last Spell revitalizing the genre despite lacking the resources of AAA blockbusters.
However, despite the resurgence of strategy games and the enduring popularity of XCOM, no official XCOM 3 announcement has surfaced. Other titles, such as Jagged Alliance 3 and the Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader game, have adopted elements of XCOM's gameplay, but none fully satisfy the demand for a direct sequel.
Fans and creators alike remain hopeful that XCOM 3 will eventually materialize, bringing the beloved strategy franchise back to the forefront of gaming.