Xenonauts 2 review

Need to know

What is it? Old school X-COM refined and reimagined.

Release date: January 5, 2026

Expect to pay: $40/£45

Developer: Goldhawk Interactive

Publisher: Hooded Horse

Reviewed on: Ryzen 7 3700X, RTX 4070 Super, 32 GB RAM

Steam Deck: Playable

Link: Official site

I'll be honest with you right up front: I loved the Firaxis XCOM games, but I never played the '90s originals. I know, I know. For years, people told me how good they were, and how the newer ones lost some of the magic.