A SITREP is a special condition that may randomly be applied to a mission in XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.
Only some missions[explanation needed] can have SITREPs. Sometimes a mission may have several SITREPs (e.g. Psionic Storm and The Lost).
SITREPs can be seen when viewing the mission before selecting a squad.
Missions which have specific types of enemies can still have the Chosen presence. Also the reinforcements can be of any humanoid-type ADVENT unit or MEC.
Positive SITREPs[]
ADVENT Loot[]
"ADVENT forces have stockpiled extra materials in storage chests near this site."
- Causes chests to appear around the mission area.
- A soldier can gather their contents (Supplies) by clicking on the chest while adjacent to it. Green tiles around the chest are not visible, unless selected soldier can reach it this turn. Although the blue unlocking icon might still show up when hovering nearby tiles.
- Chests are not looted automatically, even on missions that collect corpses.
Location Scout[]
- Entire map is revealed, making all enemies and all parts of the map visible.
Resistance Contacts[]
- Map contains several civilians; Supplies are rewarded for each civilian contacted (by moving a soldier next to them).
Shadow Squad[]
- All soldiers on the mission gain a single charge of the Conceal ability.
- This is a separate ability from the Ranger's Conceal and the Reaper's Shadow, despite granting the same effect.
Stealth Insertion[]
- Any mission timers will not start until the squad breaks concealment.
Neutral / mixed SITREPs[]
Automated Defenses[]
"Intel suggests a high concentration of robotic enemies at the mission site."
- Enemy types are limited to MECs, Codex, ADVENT Turrets, Spectres, and Sectopods.
High Explosives[]
"This combat zone has a high density of explosive material. Caution advised."
Psionic Storm[]
"A high concentration of psionic energy is in the area of the mission, suggesting a high number of psi-capable enemies."
- Enemy types are limited to ADVENT Priests, Sectoids, Codex and Gatekeepers.
Savage[]
"Intel suggests a high concentration of beast-like enemies at this mission site."
- Enemy types are limited to Faceless, Berserkers, Chryssalids, and Stun Lancers.
- The Guerrilla Ops missions to "Neutralize Field Commander", associated with this SITREP, will require liquidation of an ADVENT General, who is usually accompanied by Purifiers and MECs. [explanation needed]
- Sometimes a Gatekeeper may be present besides the usual unit types.
Show of Force[]
"Intel suggests a large number of ADVENT troopers present, under ADVENT only leadership."
- Enemy types are limited to ADVENT humanoids, MECs, and Sectopods.
The Horde[]
"Area is abandoned by ADVENT, leaving only large numbers of The Lost."
- Enemy types are limited to The Lost.
The Lost[]
- In addition to ADVENT enemies, the mission map also contains The Lost.
Negative SITREPs[]
Low Profile[]
- Only soldiers of rank Sergeant and below may be selected for the mission.
- ADVENT forces have reduced their presence to a skeleton crew. [explanation needed]
Surgical[]
- Squad size is limited to 3 soldiers.
