http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/...nced-ign-first
2035, sembra che le cose non siano andate benissimo dopo la fine dell'1 e il "commander" si ritrova a comandare quella che sembra una resistenza contro una terra unificata e governata da alieni/esseri geneticamente modificati.
Tomorrow you’ll get an in-depth overview and interview with Creative Director Jake Solomon that’ll highlight the major new features, including:
Four of the five new soldier classes
New enemies: Evolved Sectoids, snake-lady Vipers, and Advent soldiers
Stealth-infused tactics, including using cover for concealment and looting fallen enemies and allies
A mobile base: a flying aircraft carrier called the Avenger
Procedurally generated maps and the technology that powers them
Mod support, including official mod tools and Steam Workshop integration
One-on-one multiplayer