Alien is a term collectively designating the extraterrestrial enemy force occupying Earth in 2035 under the veneer of ADVENT, a human/alien global government chaired by members of the former Council.[citation needed] As the main antagonists and enemies in XCOM 2 and XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, they feature significant improvements brought on by the integration of human DNA. Having enthralled most of the human population, they wield a dominating global presence in the name of the "Elders," whose true goals are unknown.
Alien Types[]
For information regarding Alien Autopsies see the related article on Research Projects.
Organic[]
- ADVENT Officer
- ADVENT General†
- ADVENT Purifier†
- ADVENT Priest†
- ADVENT Shieldbearer
- ADVENT Stun Lancer
- ADVENT Trooper
- Archon
- Avatar
- Berserker
- Chryssalid
- Faceless
- Muton
- Sectoid
- Viper
Undead[]
Mechanical (Robotic)[]
Mixed[]
- Andromedon
- Andromedon (1st stage): Organic
- Andromedon Shell (2nd stage): Mechanical
- Gatekeeper
- Gatekeeper (Shell opened): Organic
- Gatekeeper (Shell closed): Mechanical
Summons[]
- Psi Zombie (Sectoid/Gatekeeper ability)
- Spectral Zombie (Warlock ability)†
- Spectral Stun Lancer (Warlock ability)†
- Shadow (Spectre ability)†
Alien Rulers ('Alien Hunters' DLC)[]
The Chosen ('War of the Chosen' DLC)[]
* Alien Hunters DLC
† War of the Chosen DLC
Gallery[]
A Viper hissing.
A Viper binds an XCOM operative.
A much evolved Sectoid emerges from the shadows.
An evolved Sectoid rages.
Sectoids have evolved with the help of human DNA.
A Berserker roars.
The Faceless hides among us.
An Archon takes up position.
An Andromedon makes his way towards XCOM forces.
Viper King hisses.
A Specter aiming its weapon.
A Codex reacts to XCOM soldiers.
