In the Genetics Lab, Meld can be used to grant soldiers super-human abilities through Gene Mods. Recovering Meld opens up a new research project called Meld Recombination, which unlocks two new base facilities: a Genetics Lab and a Cybernetics Lab. Meld is a new resource found in canisters that can be recovered during most mission types. The following day, 2K Support released an iOS/Android XCOM: Enemy Within FAQ to address common questions regarding the mobile port notably it clarified that the Elite Soldier, Operation Slingshot and Operation Progeny content are not included in the mobile versions. XCOM: Enemy Within became available as a mobile app download for select iOS, Android and Amazon Fire devices on Nov. For consoles it is only available in disc format as XCOM: Enemy Within – Commander Edition, a standalone expanded experience that includes all XCOM: Enemy Unknown content plus the Elite Soldier and Slingshot add-ons, for $39.99. XCOM: Enemy Within is available as a download for PCs and Macs for $29.99. XCOM: Enemy Within won Best Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year at the 2014 D.I.C.E.

This expansion pack also introduces new resources, new maps, new tactical and strategic gameplay, and new multiplayer content. Announced at Gamescom 2013, XCOM: Enemy Within adds new abilities, upgrades, weapons, and a new soldier class to combat new enemy threats. It was released on November 12th, 2013 in North America and November 15th 2013 elsewhere.

XCOM: Enemy Within is an expansion pack for XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

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