Released simultaneously, the second and third mods will add the “Perk Pack,” which will serve as a soldier class construction kit, and the “Laser Pack,” which will add a new tech tier for all weapons. According to the announcement, this includes: The first of five new mods, “Toolbox,” adds a variety of mechanical tweaks for players to further customize their experience. they were the SMG weapon class, the Muton Centurion unit, and special Leader abilities for soldiers. Long War Studios, founded by the creators of the seminal Long War mod for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, first partnered with Firaxis to develop three official mods that launched alongside the game earlier this year.
More official mods for XCOM 2 are inbound, with the first of five new additions from Long War Studios available today.