Long War of the Chosen (LWotC) is not a difficulty spike; it is a different genre. Vanilla XCOM 2 is a tactical skirmish game. LWotC is a grueling logistics, attrition, and counter-insurgency simulator. You are not a superhero leading a strike team. You are a spymaster trying to hold a leaking boat together with duct tape and the blood of your soldiers.
Good luck. You will need it.
The world is burning, Commander. But if you follow this guide, you might just be the one holding the fire extinguisher. xcom 2 long war guide
This guide will break down the core pillars of success: Part 1: Unlearning Everything You Know (The Mindset Shift) Before we talk about squad composition, stop thinking about your "A-Team." In LWotC, you have a roster of 40-50 soldiers, and you will need every single one. Long War of the Chosen (LWotC) is not
This is normal. This is Long War .
Welcome, Commander. If you are reading this, you have likely survived the vanilla tutorial, perhaps even conquered Wrath of the Chosen on Legendary. You are feeling confident. The developers at Pavonis Interactive are about to systematically dismantle that confidence. You are not a superhero leading a strike team