XCOM: Enemy Unknown Playable Demo Available Today for PC on Steam

2K Games today announced that a free playable demo* of XCOM:Enemy Unknown, the strategy game from Firaxis Games and winner of over 20 E3 awards, will be available today for Windows PC on Steam at http://store.steampowered.com/app/200510/. Gamers who download the demo will be guided through two levels of the single-player tutorial campaign, experiencing the combat controls and effective tactics for defending humanity against the alien threat. The two tutorial missions will also introduce players to the XCOM base, where soldier training and researching alien technology takes place, and offers a chance to experience the tactical and strategic layers of XCOM: Enemy Unknown. The XCOM: Enemy Unknown playable demo will be available soon for console gamers.


Gamers looking for the ultimate XCOM: Enemy Unknown experience can pre-purchase the game from participating digital retailers (MSRP $49.99) to guarantee the launch bonus of the Elite Soldier Pack. The Elite Soldier Pack will provide the ultimate tools for soldier customization in XCOM: Enemy Unknown, including:

• Classic X-COM soldier: Players will instantly receive a
  new recruit in their barracks inspired by the original X-COM: UFO
  Defense. The iconic soldier with the blonde, flattop hairstyle
  will return fully modernized.
  
• Soldier Deco packs: Players can customize their soldier with
  several aesthetic upgrades to armor suits, including the new Hyperion
  and Reaper soldier armor kits.
  
• Complete color customization: A variety of colors and tints for
  all armor sets in the game allow players complete control to customize
  their squad's look.
  

A special edition of XCOM: Enemy Unknown for PC (MSRP $59.99) will be available at participating retail locations. This special edition will contain a copy of the game for PC and a number of unique XCOM items, including an art book; fold-out poster of the XCOM headquarters;
XCOM insignia patch; and a collection of digital bonus assets such as desktop wallpaper, soundtrack and more. To pre-order or digitally pre-purchase XCOM: Enemy Unknown for the PC, please visit: http://www.xcom.com/enemyunknown/preorder.