GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Xenonauts 2 session
Our independent guide helps you refine strategies in Xenonauts 2 without relying on hidden bonuses. By observing how each system interacts, you can make informed choices that suit your playstyle and the ever‑changing global threat through careful base placement, research prioritization, and combat tactics.
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Base Placement Analysis
Map potential locations, note the distance to existing airfields, and decide whether the site will focus on detection, rapid response, or manufacturing. Shorter ranges reduce travel time for squads.
- Map out fuel ranges before placing new bases to reduce travel time.
- Specialize each base early to streamline later operations.
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Research Prioritization
Identify which alien tech samples you have recovered, then select projects that unlock weapons or platforms that counter those specific threats. Prioritizing relevant tech speeds up battlefield advantage.
- Prioritize projects that match the alien species you encounter.
- Balance spending between new tech and maintaining existing forces.
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Combat Positioning
Before each engagement, place troops behind cover, keep lines of sight on key enemy units, and monitor ammunition levels to avoid being caught without firepower.
- Use cover to protect vulnerable units during firefights.
- Monitor ammunition levels to avoid being caught without firepower.
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Enemy Intelligence Gathering
Target alien bodies for autopsies and capture Cleaners when possible; the resulting data feeds research, revealing weaknesses that can be exploited in future missions.
- Target alien bodies for autopsies to reveal weaknesses.
- Watch for Cleaners as they can reinforce alien positions.
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Difficulty Tuning
Experiment with Adjustable Difficulty settings to find a balance that challenges your strategic planning without overwhelming your resources, allowing steady progress across the campaign.
- Adjust difficulty to match your strategic comfort level.
- Enable Save Anytime to experiment without penalty.
