The update also included surreptitious tweaks to the AI, specifically regarding the "Ruler" enemies (from the Alien Hunters DLC integration). Prior to this patch, the Rulers could sometimes "cheat" their action economy, reacting to moves they shouldn't have seen. The update polished the Ruler Reaction behavior, ensuring a fairer, albeit still deadly, challenge for the player.

As they moved through the shadows, the ground didn't just shake—it screamed. A materialized from a cloud of violet dust. She didn't speak the usual taunts. She seemed... unstable. Her form flickered, echoing the "Legacy" of the past.

In the annals of strategy gaming, few expansions have managed to completely reinvent a base game the way War of the Chosen did for XCOM 2 . However, for the dedicated modding community and preservationists, one specific build stands out as a milestone: . Often found labeled with the suffix “Incl Exclusive” (referring to the Tactical Legacy Pack DLC and pre-order bonuses), this patch represents the final, polished state of Firaxis’ masterpiece before the developers shifted focus entirely to future projects.